Antony Leung
politician and businessman from Hong Kong
Antony Leung Kam-chung GBS OBE JP (born 29 January 1952) is a businessman who served as Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), from 29 May 2001 until his resignation on 16 July 2003.
He was embroiled in a financial scandal in early 2003 after it was revealed he had bought an expensive Lexus car shortly before imposing a new car tax, creating a controversy over conflict of interest that earned him the nickname "Lexus Leung" and which ultimately led to his resignation in July of that year.
Leung is currently the Chairman of Nan Fung Group and chairman and co-founder of New Frontier Group.
Early life and Education
Antony Leung was born on 29 January 1952 in Hong Kong. His family has roots in Shunde, Guangdong. He received his secondary education in Ying Wa College and holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree, majoring in economics and statistics, from The University of Hong Kong. During his university studies, he actively participated in student activities and was concerned with political issues. He was also a resident of St. John's College. It had been a long-term goal of Leung to be Financial Secretary, according to some classmates.
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