Fang Gang (businessman)
Fang Kang originally from Anhui, born in Shanghai, is a Hong Kong garment businessman and former leader of the Liberal Party.
Biography
Fang Kang is the younger brother of Fang Hang, Honorary President of the Hong Kong Textile Council. His family founded the Toppy International Group in Hong Kong in 1973, specializing in women's apparel, with brands such as Toppy, Episode, and Colour 18.
In 2004, Fang officially entered politics, representing the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council election for the Wholesale and Retail functional constituency, and was elected. In July 2006, the Hong Kong Government launched a consultation on the introduction of a Goods and Services Tax (GST). Fang, along with over 20 retail and catering industry organizations, formed the Anti-Sales Tax Coalition and served as its chairman to reflect public and business opposition to the tax. In January 2013, he proposed the large-scale importation of foreign labor to the Hong Kong government. He did not seek re-election in 2016.
Family
Fang is married to Tsang Lai-shang, and they have two children.
Public Positions
- Member of the Legislative Council (2004–2016)
- Member of the Hospital Authority
- Member of the Hong Kong Tourism Board
- Chairman of the Hospital Governing Committees for Margaret Hospital and Kwai Chung Hospital
- Chairman of the Quality Tourism Services Association
- Honorary Advisor of the Hong Kong Retail Management Association
- Board member of the Hong Kong Garment Manufacturers Association
- Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)
Honors
- Gold Bauhinia Star
- Silver Bauhinia Star
- Justice of the Peace
Professional Titles
- CEO of Toppy (Hong Kong) Ltd.
- Managing Director of Toppy Company Ltd.
- Convenor of the United Anti-Financial Crisis Alliance
References
- Fang Kang proposes importing foreign labor; opposed by labor unions
- Prominent Textile Family: Industry Veteran and Legislative Council Newcomer Fang Kang Next Magazine, Issue 758
- Fang Kang opposes sales tax in debut effort Apple Daily, 1 August 2006
- Fang Kang wears new sneakers to campaign Wen Wei Po, 7 August 2006