Leung Chun-ying

Leung Chun-ying is a Hong Kong politician who served as the territory’s chief executive from 2012 to 2017. He is also known as C. Y. Leung.

Tung Chee-hwa: A Hong Kong businessman and politician who served as the territory’s first chief executive from 1997 to 2005. Leung succeeded Tung’s successor, Donald Tsang, in the chief executive’s office.
Chief Executive of Hong Kong: The head of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s government. Leung occupied this executive office for five years.
2014 Hong Kong protests: Mass demonstrations in Hong Kong demanding genuine universal suffrage for chief executive elections. Protesters challenged the electoral arrangements Leung’s government was implementing.
Hong Kong National Education controversy: A public dispute over proposed national education curriculum in Hong Kong schools. Leung’s government withdrew the compulsory curriculum proposal after mass opposition in 2012.
Democratic Party (Hong Kong): A Hong Kong political party that advocates democratic development and civil liberties. The party opposed Leung’s approach to political reform and government accountability.
Donald Tsang: A Hong Kong civil servant and politician who served as chief executive from 2005 to 2012. Tsang held the office immediately before Leung.
Election Committee (Hong Kong): A Hong Kong body whose members elect the territory’s chief executive. The committee selected Leung in the 2012 chief executive election.
Umbrella Movement: A 2014 Hong Kong pro-democracy movement named for demonstrators’ use of umbrellas against pepper spray. The movement arose during Leung’s response to demands for open nomination of candidates.
Wang Chau housing controversy: A Hong Kong dispute over a reduced public housing development plan in Wang Chau, Yuen Long. The controversy raised questions about the government’s dealings with rural interests under Leung.
Civic Party: A Hong Kong political party founded in 2006 that advocates democracy and the rule of law. Its lawmakers often challenged Leung’s policies and constitutional positions.

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