Christopher Lau Explained

Christopher Lau Gar-hung
Office:Chairman of People Power
Term Start:10 July 2011
Term End:20 June 2013
Birth Date:1976 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Hong Kong
Party:People Power
Alma Mater:Chinese University of Hong Kong
Profession:Presenter, financial consultant

Christopher Lau Gar-hung (born 8 February 1976 in Hong Kong;) was the chairman of People Power political party in Hong Kong. He is a presenter for Hong Kong People Reporter and MyRadio. He ran for office in the 2012 Hong Kong legislative election.[1]

Background

Lau studied in Diocesan Boys' School for secondary school and graduated from Chinese University of Hong Kong with a degree in Mathematics. He worked as a retirement benefits consultant in multiple companies. In 2012, he teamed up Stephen Shiu and Jeff Au-yeung to run in the Hong Kong legislative election.[2]

Chairman Resignation

On 20 June 2013, Lau resigned from the People Power chairman, but he denied this related to internal disputes with former party member, Wong Yuk-man.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Ip decries campaigns based on tensions. Kahon. Chan. China Daily. 10 August 2012. 16 August 2012.
  2. News: Moviemake considers Legco scene. The Standard. 25 June 2012. 16 August 2012. https://archive.today/20130108033943/http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=21&art_id=123747&sid=36828602&con_type=1&d_str=20120625&fc=1. 8 January 2013. dead.
  3. http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1264839/people-power-sees-another-high-profile-exit-chairman-christopher-lau People Power sees another high-profile exit: chairman Christopher Lau