Antony Leung
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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 | (1952-01-29) 29 January 1952 (age 72)[1] 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.[2][3]
Leung is currently the Chairman of Nan Fung Group and chairman and co-founder of New Frontier Group.