Kam-leung Death: Former Hong Kong Commerce Secretary Dies at 67
This article details the career and controversies surrounding so Kam-leung, a Hong Kong politician. Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
* Early Career & DAB Involvement: So Kam-leung was formerly vice-chairman of the Democratic alliance for the Betterment of China (DAB), a pro-Beijing political party.
* “Card” Controversy (2009): He faced criticism for using his official government card as proof of income when renewing his foreign domestic helper’s contract. This was seen as an abuse of power. He was nicknamed “Kasu” (a play on words referencing the incident) by the media.
* Continued Advancement: Despite the controversy, his career progressed. He was promoted to Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development in 2011 and awarded the Golden Bauhinia Star in 2012.
* Role in Leung Chun-ying’s Government: He served as Secretary of Commerce and Economic Development under Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying.
* China-hong Kong Conflict Controversy (2014): The article mentions a controversy related to his stance on the relationship between China and Hong Kong, but the details are cut off. The text ends mid-sentence, suggesting he made a statement that sparked widespread criticism.
The initial quote about being asked to be on a list and not being selected seems unrelated to the article’s content and likely came from the person who provided the text. It’s a personal anecdote that doesn’t connect to So Kam-leung’s biography.