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Gary Chan was born on 24 April, 1976 in Fujian, China, is a Hong Kong politician. Discover Gary Chan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 47 years old?
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Legislative Councillor |
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47 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
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24 April, 1976 |
| Birthday |
24 April |
| Birthplace |
Fujian, China |
| Nationality |
China
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Gary Chan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 47 years old, Gary Chan height not available right now. We will update Gary Chan's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Gary Chan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gary Chan worth at the age of 47 years old? Gary Chan’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from China. We have estimated Gary Chan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Gary Chan Hak-kan, BBS, JP (born 24 April 1976) is a current member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.
He represents the New Territories North East constituency and is a chairperson of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) political party.
Chan was born in Fujian, People's Republic of China.
He graduated from the Department of Government and Public Administration at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and studied in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University.
He was a member of Sha Tin District Council from 1999 to 2003.
He was appointed as special assistant to the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Sir Donald Tsang, from 2006 to 2008, with an annual salary of HK$77,000.
In 2008, Chan followed Lau Kong Wah in running to represent New Territories East in the Legislative Council elections after resigning as special assistant to the Chief Executive.
With about 100,000 votes for their party list, both Chan and Lau were declared elected.
Shortly after the election results were announced, Chan was widely ridiculed for his poor English.
He is quoted as saying in response to a reporter's question that the DAB would "try our breast ... to improve people's living hood [sic]".
In February 2021, Chan supported a maximum length of hair for prisoners in Hong Kong, claiming that "If prisoners have long hair, they can hide small blades or weapons in their hair and that could threaten the safety of correctional officers or other inmates ... Discipline is needed in jail."
In a pre-election debate on 2008, Chan proposed to impose mandatory drug tests on teenagers returning from Mainland China, so as to fight against the abuse of narcotics by them.
The plan was criticised as abusing human rights.
In another pre-election debate on 2008, Chan questioned Leung Kwok-hung regarding his "one-minute attendance" in each LegCo meeting.
Leung denied the accusation and considered it a libel on him.
He replied with the fact that he had over 95% attendance and asked for an apology.
Shortly after the result of the Legislative Council was announced and Chan's victory and position as a Legislative Councillor was confirmed, Chan was interviewed by the press on live TV, where he was questioned by one of the English-speaking reporters:
"Mr Chan, you were able to get a seat, but the government-friendly camp is losing one seat, is that to your surprise?"
Chan replied: "It is a little bit surprise for us, but we will try our breast to….(stuttering with 3 consecutive 'ers')…still, er, try our breast to, er, not just, er, criticise the government's policy, but also make some, er, good suggestions in order to improve the people's livinghood. Ok?"
His mistake involving the replacement of the word "best" by "breast, in particular, was criticised in the media and the general public in Hong Kong for his lack of English language proficiency despite being a Legislative Councillor.
In 2010, Chan voted to build a cemetery near the mainland China border, but in 2021, became vigorously opposed to it.
In January 2022, Chan did not raise his right hand when taking the oath while being sworn in as a legislative councillor.
In October 2022, Chan said he was disappointed that Article 23 security legislation was pushed back and not part of any plan to be introduced in 2022, saying that the national security law was "incomplete."
On 16 October 2022, Chan said that housing in Hong Kong could be solved, saying "It's the same in Hong Kong.. The land and housing problem and the gap between the rich and poor are not unsolvable, as long as the SAR government puts in the work and Hong Kong people are united.
On 25 September 2023, Chan was elected as the chairman of DAB, succeeding Starry Lee.
