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Tsang Kin-shing

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Tsang Kin-shing in a fundraising campaign

Tsang Kin-shing (Chinese: 曾健成; born 1957), also known by his nickname "The Bull", is a Hong Kong politician who formerly served as a member of the Legislative Council and later the Eastern District Council. He is most well known as the founder of the controversial Citizens' Radio.[1] He is also a member of the League of Social Democrats.[2]

Arrest

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On 8 December 2020, Tsang was arrested for his alleged involvement in the unauthorized 1 July march that year. Seven other democrats were arrested the same day on similar charges.[3]

References

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  1. ^ HKStandard. "HKStandard Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine." Citizens call for lawmakers. Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
  2. ^ HKStandard. "HKStandard Archived 2008-01-27 at the Wayback Machine." Szeto faces Citizens' Radio rap. Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
  3. ^ Wong, Rachel (8 December 2020). "Hong Kong police arrest 8 more opposition figures, inc. 'Long Hair', Eddie Chu, Figo Chan, Wu Chi-wai". Hong Kong Free Press. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
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Political offices
New constituency Member of Eastern District Board
Representative for Lok Hong
1994–1999
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Chan Tat-keung
Member of Eastern District Council
Representative for Lok Hong
2004–2011
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Li Chun-chau
Member of Eastern District Council
Representative for Lok Hong
2020–2021
Vacant
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
New constituency Member of Legislative Council
Representative for Agriculture, Fisheries, Mining, Energy and Construction
1995–1997
Replaced by Provisional Legislative Council