Chen Qiang (1952)

Chen Qiang (born 1952), male, ancestral home in Shantou, Guangdong, born in Haifeng County, Shanwei City, is a pro-establishment political figure in Hong Kong, businessman, philanthropist, Honorary Citizen of Shenzhen, Honorary Citizen of Shanwei, Member of the 9th and 10th Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) (Hong Kong region), Honorary Fellow of Lingnan University Hong Kong, Governor of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, and former President of Tuen Mun Sports Association Football Team. He is the Chairman of Tak Keung Real Estate Investment Co., Ltd., mainly engaged in real estate and commercial property investment. His second son, Chan Yin-han, graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, majoring in Fine Arts.

Community Affairs

Chen Qiang holds various public positions in organizations and charities, including: Honorary Citizen of Shenzhen, Honorary Citizen of Shanwei, Member of the 9th and 10th Guangdong Provincial CPPCC (Hong Kong region), Standing Committee Member and Convener of the 4th and 5th Shanwei CPPCC (Hong Kong region), Member of the 4th to 6th Sanya CPPCC (Hong Kong region), Honorary Fellow of Lingnan University Hong Kong, Governor of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, President of Hong Kong New Territories Lions Club, Vice President and Honorary President of the Federation of Guangdong Community Associations Hong Kong, Chairman of the Hong Kong Fire Safety Ambassador Honorary President Council, Director of the Hong Kong Chiu Chow Chamber of Commerce, and former President of Tuen Mun Sports Association Football Team. Chen Qiang is heavily involved in social services, having personally funded more than ten community service centers named "Chen Qiang Community Association," with the first one established nearly six years ago to assist grassroots citizens and serve society.

Charitable Work

Chen Qiang is enthusiastic about philanthropy and has donated over HK$50 million to numerous charities, organizations, and disaster victims in Hong Kong and Mainland China over the years, including: UNICEF, World Children's Foundation, The Community Chest of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, Yan Chai Hospital Hong Kong, Pok Oi Hospital Foundation, Hong Kong Pok Oi Elderly Home, victims of the 1991 East China floods, Yunnan earthquake victims, Taiwan earthquake victims, South Asian tsunami victims, Chiu Chow Association Secondary School Hong Kong, Lingnan University Hong Kong, Diocesan Boys' School Hong Kong, Lian'an Township Water Supply Project, Lian'an Township Central Primary School, Yongle Primary School, Haifeng Longjin River Restoration Project, Lian'an Grand Bridge Construction, Haifeng Haihong Medical Center, and Haifeng County Chen Chao Secondary School Education Fund, among others.

2012 Legislative Council Election

In 2011, Chen Qiang, along with To Sik-yuen, Cheung Chuen-hon, Leung Fuk-yuen, and others, formed the "Urban-Rural Residents United Association" to promote urban-rural harmony. In 2011, together with Ting Yin-wah, So Ka-man, Chau Ping-tim, Tang Ka-leung, Poon Siu-ping, and Raju Gurung, he organized the regional alliance "Third Force" to field a candidate list in the 2012 Legislative Council Election for the New Territories West constituency, emphasizing themselves as a "Third Force," seeking a middle path between the "blindly loyal" pro-establishment camp and the "procedural abusing" pan-democrats.

Chen Qiang admitted that forming the "Third Force" was due to dissatisfaction with certain pro-establishment parties growing too powerful. His 7-person candidate list for New Territories West included Tuen Mun District Councillor So Ka-man, Tsuen Wan District Councillor Chau Ping-tim, and Yuen Long District Councillor Tang Ka-leung, among others. The "Third Force" also included Leung Fuk-yuen and Man Chi-shuang, among the chairpersons of the four Rural Committees in Yuen Long.

Despite absenting himself from all public events and election forums, Chen Qiang received 16,700 votes but was ultimately defeated, narrowly trailing the team of Democratic Party's Chan Shu-ying. However, he achieved relatively high votes in areas such as Kam Tin, Ha Tsuen, Lau Fau Shan, Tuen Mun Wu Liu Hang, Tsing Chuen Wai, and Shui Hau on Lantau Island.

On 18 October 2012, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) launched a large-scale operation, inviting nearly 10 figures with rural backgrounds to assist with investigations, including Chen Qiang.

Tuen Mun First Division Football Team

On 15 August 2011, Tuen Mun Sports Association Football Team held a press conference at Tuen Mun Rural Committee. At the event, newly appointed President Chen Qiang signed contracts and presented jerseys to five new players and announced a sponsorship of HK$2 million to fully support the development of football in the Tuen Mun district.

On 20 May 2012, at the season finale for the Tuen Mun team, Honorary Fellow Chen Qiang attended the match with his wife and son, and personally spent over HK$20,000 to provide drinks and food for fans.

On 29 October 2012, Tuen Mun Football Club faced a major crisis. Club President Chen Qiang, embroiled in a vote-buying scandal, announced his withdrawal of funding, plunging the team into financial difficulties. The entire coaching staff was dismissed, including eight players such as former South China star Lee Hai-keung. Remaining players had their salaries cut by 30%. Thanks to support from passionate individuals and players voluntarily accepting pay cuts, the Tuen Mun team managed to temporarily continue operating without losing any players.