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Leung Chun-ying (CY Leung)

Is Hong Kong’s system of assessing land demand broken? Experts have the answers

Professor Liu Pak-wai says geopolitical headwinds and integration with mainland China warrant reassessment of city’s land needs.

24 Nov 2024 - 10:30PM

Diplomacy

Hong Kong-led NGO sees ‘success’ against dengue fever as global cases soar

20 Nov 2024 - 9:54PM

Education in Hong Kong

Letters | How Hong Kong can become Asia’s world city for students

7 Nov 2024 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong needs to rethink its branding – it can’t be a hub of everything

The government’s messaging problem and hub obsession stem from misplaced priorities.

4 Nov 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

A view of Hong Kong through the Hong Kong Observation Wheel on April 9, 2023. In the text of the latest policy address, “centre” was mentioned 108 times and “hub”, 26 times. Can Hong Kong’s image problem be easily solved by aspiring to be the centre or hub for this and that? Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong housing

Ex-Hong Kong leader crosses swords with John Lee again over land supply

Former leader Leung Chun-ying questions wisdom of current administration’s strategy of continuously creating land supply so as to control market.

31 Oct 2024 - 7:54AM

Hong Kong economy

Ongoing land creation key to ensure Hong Kong is in control of supply: John Lee

John Lee says government can reserve land and dismisses concerns earlier raised by former leader Leung Chun-ying about risks of oversupply.

29 Oct 2024 - 10:54PMvideocam

Hong Kong property

Former Hong Kong leader CY Leung cautions on housing oversupply

Leung warns of potential housing oversupply from new projects, urging careful demand estimation and financial planning to avoid issues.

24 Oct 2024 - 7:27PM

An aerial view of Kwu Tung in the North New Territories, where the government plans to make abundant land available for housing. Photo: May Tse

China economy

Full steam ahead as Shanghai ports eye global container volume record

The city is investing in infrastructure and technology to support growth, while also liberalising its finance sector to attract international shipping businesses.

22 Oct 2024 - 8:04PM

Insurance

Shanghai, Hong Kong ports lag global peers on services, CY Leung says

‘Drawbacks are obvious’, and both cities must upgrade to ‘wield more influence’ in global shipping, says Hong Kong’s former chief executive.

14 Oct 2024 - 8:15PM

Hong Kong

Editorial | Opportunity docks for Hong Kong in provision of maritime services

The city cannot hope to compete with China ports on cargo handling, but it leads in terms of legal, logistical and professional know-how.

11 Oct 2024 - 6:15AM

Cargo ships are loaded and unloaded in Hong Kong in July 2004. Today, the city’s maritime services and shipping sectors face transformative challenges. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong shouldn’t fret over port rankings, but must build services: CY Leung

Former chief executive also says more business chambers should visit mainland China to help identify new opportunities.

6 Oct 2024 - 8:44PM

Hong Kong slipped out of the top 10 ranking of busiest ports globally for the first time last year, finishing 11th. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong can emulate Shenzhen and take bolder reforms: former leader CY Leung

Shenzhen’s experience offers reference for Hong Kong in areas such as giving up low-end industries in exchange for new ones, Leung says.

21 Sep 2024 - 10:21PM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong urged to alter approach to scheme allowing mainland vehicles into city

Chinese commerce minister earlier called for restrictions to be overcome in the roll-out of the ‘Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles’ scheme.

28 Aug 2024 - 11:19AM

Hong Kong politics

Explainer | Can Chinese wine become mainstream after support from Hong Kong’s CY Leung?

The Post speaks to industry players to find out more about Chinese wines and their potential for market success.

20 Aug 2024 - 2:03PM

An expert has said that Chinese wines remain a relatively new product in the market. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong politics

Hongkongers should carry out more overseas charity work, says ex-leader CY Leung

Chinese people have ‘more and more important role in developing people-to-people diplomacy’, he says.

18 Aug 2024 - 6:37PM

The GX Foundation has carried out thousands of cataract operations in under two years. Photo: Facebook/GX Foundation

John Lee

Hong Kong can play a ‘favourable role’ in China-Cambodia ties: Chinese envoy

Diplomat adds John Lee’s arrival in Phnom Penh ‘meaningful’ as it coincides with Leung Chun-ying leaving, reflecting Hong Kong’s importance.

30 Jul 2024 - 10:35PM

Hong Kong society

Son of ex-Hong Kong leader CY Leung gets married in ‘simple but grand’ ceremony

Leung Chuen-yan marries Mimmi Mononen, a Finnish postdoctoral fellow in life sciences, in home ceremony.

19 May 2024 - 7:58PM

Hong Kong economy

Driving Hong Kong’s economic growth requires mindset shift: CY Leung

CY Leung identifies trade and shipping services as areas for city, in pursuing second- or third-tier mainland Chinese companies to set up offices.

27 Apr 2024 - 1:49AM

Former Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying says some sunset sectors should also be let go. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Spending by former Hong Kong leaders begs scrutiny

As Hong Kong taxpayers are left with ballooning bills for offices, ex-chief executives must be reminded to act conscientiously and responsibly with money.

18 Apr 2024 - 6:15AM

Hong Kong politics

Annual operating costs for offices of ex-Hong Kong leaders reach HK$21 million

Revised estimate of recurrent expenditure for Carrie Lam’s office at Pacific Place in Admiralty was around HK$9.17 million, director of administration says.

16 Apr 2024 - 10:09AM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong flower market revamp won’t take bloom off unique atmosphere: URA

Urban Renewal Authority insists redevelopment plan will not ‘destroy’ Mong Kok flower market’s charm, but improve business for traders and the city economy.

24 Mar 2024 - 9:31PM

Mong Kok’s famous flower market, which is earmarked for redevelopment by the Urban Renewal Authority. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Article 23: after the victory lap, what’s next for Hong Kong?

In passing Hong Kong’s domestic national security law, John Lee has pulled off a historic feat which none of his predecessors were able to accomplish. But, much explanation and clarification are needed to assuage concerns. Now, the campaign to tell the real story about the legislation begins.

24 Mar 2024 - 9:30AM

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu applauds with lawmakers following the passing of the Article 23 national security legislation at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on March 19. Photo: AP

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong home sales double after curbs ditched but prices have yet to jump

Simon Siu, chairman of Estate Agents Authority, says decision to scrap extra stamp duties last month was ‘shot in the arm’ for ailing property market.

18 Mar 2024 - 3:53PM

Hong Kong housing

First Hong Kong public housing tenants to move from sea-view site to new homes

About 900 households from two blocks at Wah Fu Estate will move to new homes by July 2027 at the latest in first stage of clearance for redevelopment of site.

14 Mar 2024 - 8:43PM

Hong Kong tourism

‘Unlike Singapore, Hong Kong would not use public funds for Taylor Swift concerts’

‘I don’t think the Hong Kong government can get away with paying taxpayers’ money, whatever the cause is, without telling people how much,’ ex-city leader CY Leung says.

9 Mar 2024 - 11:23PM

Singapore has paid Taylor Swift to make the city state the sole Southeast Asian stop on her world tour. Photo: EPA-EFE

Hong Kong's national security law

Most opinions in Hong Kong consultation support Article 23 security law: John Lee

Chief Executive John Lee also says his administration will report full results of one-month consultation exercise to legislature in due course.

20 Feb 2024 - 9:55PM

A 30-day consultation period for the domestic national security law will end on February 28. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong should better explain new national security offences, top adviser says

Regina Ip echoes call by former city leader Leung Chun-ying to step up communication on coming legislation under Article 23 of Basic Law.

19 Feb 2024 - 11:26PM

Hong Kong courts

Jimmy Lai trial told Hong Kong tycoon used political figures to back Apple Daily

Prosecution tells court Apple Daily recruited prominent political figures in bid to boost its subscription service, including veteran democrat Martin Lee.

19 Feb 2024 - 9:46PM

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Leung Chun-ying (CY Leung)

Leung Chun-ying, also known as CY Leung, is a former chief executive of Hong Kong. He assumed office on July 1, 2012, after defeating Henry Tang Ying-yen and Albert Ho Chun-yan. His term ended June 30, 2017.

Born

12 Aug 1954

Industry

Politics

Job Title

Vice-Chairman, Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

last updated:

7 October, 2024