Antony Leung
Antony Leung Kam-chung GBS OBE JP (born 29 January 1952 in Hong Kong with family roots in Shunde, Guangdong) 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.
Antony Leung Kam-chung GBS, OBE, JP | |
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梁錦松 | |
| 2nd Financial Secretary of Hong Kong | |
| In office 29 May 2001 – 16 July 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Tsang |
| Succeeded by | Henry Tang |
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| Born | 29 January 1952 British Hong Kong |
| Spouse | Fu Mingxia |
| Alma mater | Ying Wa College University of Hong Kong |
| Occupation | Politician, investment banker |
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| Traditional Chinese | 梁錦松 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 梁锦松 | ||||||||||
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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.
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