Allen Lee
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Allen Lee Peng Fei (born 24 April 1940 in Yantai
, Shandong
), CBE
, JP
, is a founding member of Liberal Party of Hong Kong, veteran Hong Kong
politician, political programme radio host and TV host. Jonathan Dimbleby
described him as a "weather vane" in his book The Last Governor.
Lee was a senior member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
, before seats were opened to elections. He was formerly the leader of the Liberal Party.
He was elected a deputy to the National People's Congress
in late 1997. On 19 February 2004, he announced his resignation from his seat in the National People's Congress
and his job as a radio host, complaining that he was not allowed to express himself freely.
, among other US companies, emigrated to the United States of America in 1948.
At the age of 14, he was a leader of the Communist Youth League, and organised marches denouncing the United States because of its involvement in the Korean War
. In May 1954, his mother sent him to Macau through Guangzhou
, with the hope of getting to Hong Kong
. He arrived in Hong Kong waters aboard a Portuguese merchant ship.
At the age of 38, Lee became the youngest appointee to the Legislative Council when he was invited in 1978 by governor
, Murray MacLehose. In 1986, he was the first ever person without a British passport to serve on his Executive Council.
Lee Peng-fei was the leader of the Liberal Party
until the end of 1998. In 1995, he was elected in the constituency of New Territories North-East (mainly covering the Tai Po District
), but on failing to secure his seat in the 1998 election, he resigned the leadership position.
, who resigned a week earlier, as host of Teacup in the Storm, a popular current affairs programme on Commercial Radio. Cheng resigned because he had been under pressure from pro-Beijing businessmen to stop being critical of the People's Republic of China
government. Lee also resigned as the host citing the same reason.
Yantai
Yantai is a prefecture-level city in northeastern Shandong province, People's Republic of China. Located on the southern coast of the Bohai Sea and the eastern coast of the Laizhou Bay, Yantai borders the cities of Qingdao and Weihai to the southwest and east respectively.The largest fishing...
, Shandong
Shandong
' is a Province located on the eastern coast of the People's Republic of China. Shandong has played a major role in Chinese history from the beginning of Chinese civilization along the lower reaches of the Yellow River and served as a pivotal cultural and religious site for Taoism, Chinese...
), CBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
, JP
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
, is a founding member of Liberal Party of Hong Kong, veteran Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
politician, political programme radio host and TV host. Jonathan Dimbleby
Jonathan Dimbleby
Jonathan Dimbleby is a British presenter of current affairs and political radio and television programmes, a political commentator and a writer. He is the son of Richard Dimbleby and younger brother of British TV presenter David Dimbleby.-Education:Dimbleby was educated at Charterhouse School, a...
described him as a "weather vane" in his book The Last Governor.
Lee was a senior member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
The Legislative Council is the unicameral legislature of Hong Kong.-History:The Legislative Council of Hong Kong was set up in 1843 as a colonial legislature under British rule...
, before seats were opened to elections. He was formerly the leader of the Liberal Party.
He was elected a deputy to the National People's Congress
National People's Congress
The National People's Congress , abbreviated NPC , is the highest state body and the only legislative house in the People's Republic of China. The National People's Congress is held in the Great Hall of the People, Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China; with 2,987 members, it is the...
in late 1997. On 19 February 2004, he announced his resignation from his seat in the National People's Congress
National People's Congress
The National People's Congress , abbreviated NPC , is the highest state body and the only legislative house in the People's Republic of China. The National People's Congress is held in the Great Hall of the People, Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China; with 2,987 members, it is the...
and his job as a radio host, complaining that he was not allowed to express himself freely.
Biography
His father, who represented General MotorsGeneral Motors
General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...
, among other US companies, emigrated to the United States of America in 1948.
At the age of 14, he was a leader of the Communist Youth League, and organised marches denouncing the United States because of its involvement in the Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
. In May 1954, his mother sent him to Macau through Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
, with the hope of getting to Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. He arrived in Hong Kong waters aboard a Portuguese merchant ship.
At the age of 38, Lee became the youngest appointee to the Legislative Council when he was invited in 1978 by governor
Governor of Hong Kong
The Governor of Hong Kong was the head of the government of Hong Kong during British rule from 1843 to 1997. The governor's roles were defined in the Hong Kong Letters Patent and Royal Instructions...
, Murray MacLehose. In 1986, he was the first ever person without a British passport to serve on his Executive Council.
Lee Peng-fei was the leader of the Liberal Party
Liberal Party (Hong Kong)
Liberal Party is a business-friendly liberal conservative political party in Hong Kong.-Party beliefs:The party is known for its conservative and business-friendly policies. Despite being a political party friendly with Beijing, it fits in the centre-right political spectrum...
until the end of 1998. In 1995, he was elected in the constituency of New Territories North-East (mainly covering the Tai Po District
Tai Po District
Tai Po District is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It covers the areas of Tai Po, Tai Po Kau, Ting Kok, Plover Cove and the northern part of Sai Kung Peninsula on both shores of Tolo Channel. It is located in the New Territories...
), but on failing to secure his seat in the 1998 election, he resigned the leadership position.
Radio host
Lee had replaced Albert Jing Han ChengAlbert Cheng
Albert Cheng Jing-han GBS , widely known as "Tai-pan" is a Hong Kong businessman and politician. He is the chairman of Wave Media Limited which is currently preparing to open and operate a new radio station. He was also the host of Now TV's talk show, Sunday Taipan, on the Now Hong Kong Channel...
, who resigned a week earlier, as host of Teacup in the Storm, a popular current affairs programme on Commercial Radio. Cheng resigned because he had been under pressure from pro-Beijing businessmen to stop being critical of the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
government. Lee also resigned as the host citing the same reason.