Duncan Chiu | |
|---|---|
邱達根 | |
 Chiu in 2023 | |
| Member of the Legislative Council | |
| Assumed office 1 January 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Mok (Information Technology) |
| Constituency | Technology and Innovation |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1974 |
| Alma mater | Pepperdine University (BSc) |
Duncan Chiu Tat-kun (born 1974, Chinese: 邱達根) is a Hong Kong politician serving as a member of the Legislative Council for the Technology and Innovation functional constituency. He is the youngest child of Hong Kong entrepreneur Deacon Chiu.[1]
Chiu is the President of the Hong Kong Information Technology Joint Council (HKITJC) and the Convenor of Innovate for Future, a think tank representing some technology start-ups in Hong Kong. He is also the Chairman of HKTDC Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Services Advisory Committee and the Chairman of Information Technology Services Committee of the Hospital Authority. Chiu also serves as a chair at Hong Kong Squash.[2]
On 5 January 2022, Carrie Lam announced new warnings and restrictions against social gathering due to potential COVID-19 outbreaks.[3] One day later, it was discovered that Chiu attended a birthday party hosted by Witman Hung Wai-man, with 222 guests.[4][5][6] At least one guest tested positive with COVID-19, causing many guests to be quarantined.[6]
In October 2022, Chiu defended the government's decision to grant special COVID-19 exemptions to overseas guests attending the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit and Hong Kong FinTech Week, exemptions which will allow them to eat at restaurants and visit other venues when normal arrivals to Hong Kong are banned from eating at restaurants in their first 3 days after landing in the city.[7] Chiu said "Participants of FinTech week and investment summit are all top talent who require special care."[7]
In November 2023, he was part of a group of lawmakers who said that the 2023 Gay Games may infringe on the national security law.[8]
Property[edit]
According to Chiu's January 2022 declaration of assets, he owns land in Hong Kong and Japan, as well as property in Hong Kong, Japan, and the United Kingdom.[9] Additionally, he owns shares in about 40 separate companies.[9]
Electoral history[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Duncan Chiu | 59 | 83.10 | ||
| Nonpartisan | Wu Chili | 12 | 16.90 | ||
| Majority | 47 | 66.20 | |||
| Total valid votes | 71 | ||||
| Rejected ballots | |||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Registered electors | 73 | ||||
| Nonpartisan win (new seat) | |||||
References[edit]
- ^ Web-site: Chiu, Duncan Tat Kun 邱達根
- ^ "Expand scheme allowing talent to pursue short-term work in Hong Kong: lawmakers". South China Morning Post. 25 September 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ "Bars, gyms to close, 6pm restaurant curfew as Hong Kong ramps up Omicron battle". South China Morning Post. 5 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ "衞生防護中心最新發現洪為民宴會人數為222人 - RTHK".
- ^ Hong Kong Finds New Suspected Covid Case at Official’s Scandal-Hit Birthday Party
- ^ a b "All 170 guests of Covid-19 scandal-hit birthday party sent to quarantine". South China Morning Post. 7 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ a b "FinTech participants in Hong Kong will be allowed to dine in certain restaurants". South China Morning Post. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "Anti-LGBTQ lawmakers seek Hong Kong Gay Games ban over 'national security risk'". South China Morning Post. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ a b "How well can Hong Kong's affluent lawmakers represent ordinary residents?". South China Morning Post. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ "Legislative Council General Election results: Technology and innovation". Government of Hong Kong. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2022.