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Shi Liqian

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Shek Lai-him GBS JP (born June 24, 1945), originally named Razack Ebrahim Abdul, is a Hong Kong politician born in Macau with ancestral roots in Shunde, Guangdong. He grew up and was educated in Hong Kong. A graduate of Queen's College in the 1963 Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination class, Shek was a founding member of the pro-establishment BPA party and served in the Legislative Council representing the Real Estate and Construction Functional Constituency from 2000 to 2021. He was re-elected unopposed in 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016.

Biography

Shek was born in Portuguese Macau in 1945, and later moved to Australia. He studied at Archbishop College and graduated from St. Joseph's Primary School in 1958 and Queen's College in 1963. [1]In May 1969 and March 1970, he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma in Education from the University of Sydney. Before returning to Hong Kong in the 1970s, he taught in Sydney. [2]Upon returning, he worked at Swire Shipping Agencies Ltd., then as General Manager of Hong Kong Shipping under the Tung Group, and later served as Commercial Director of KCRC and CEO of the Land Development Corporation. He became Legislative Councillor in 2000.

Controversies

Interests in Listed Companies

In 2008, Shek and several listed companies opposed the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's proposal to extend directors' lock-up periods. Commentator David Webb criticized Shek for holding non-executive directorships in over 10 listed companies, questioning whom he truly served.[3]

No Vote on Political Reform

In June 2015, the Legislative Council debated the 2016–2017 political reform package. Pro-democracy lawmakers opposed it due to the candidate screening process. The pro-establishment camp attempted to delay the vote for a late member, but the vote proceeded without them, resulting in a 28-8 defeat. Shek and other members were later summoned to the Liaison Office to explain.[4][5]

2016 LegCo President Election Incident

During the first meeting of the sixth LegCo in 2016, pro-establishment nominee Andrew Leung’s British nationality raised eligibility concerns. Some lawmakers were barred from voting due to invalid oaths. Acting chair Leung Yiu-chung walked out, and Shek took over, moved to a different room, and pushed through the vote despite opposition protests. Andrew Leung was elected with 38 votes. Shek was criticized for yelling “Throw them out! Keep distributing ballots!” while opposition lawmakers were removed. The extent of acting chair power was debated afterward.

2019 Extradition Bill Review

Main article: 2019 Hong Kong extradition bill

Interview with Economic Digest

During the anti-extradition bill protests, Shek gave an interview stating he personally opposed the bill and criticized the government’s lack of inclusivity. He expressed sympathy for the ideals of youth seeking justice and fairness and supported an independent investigation. He also criticized land acquisition policies and mortgage relaxation efforts, warning they could trap young people in negative equity similar to the 1997 crisis.

Horse Owner

Shek is an Honorary Voting Member of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and began owning racehorses in the 2006–07 season. Under different partnerships, he has owned horses such as “Good Fortune,” “Most Fortunate,” “Flying Free,” “Mighty Oriental,” “Dragon Steed,” “Salute,” and “Joy Treasure.”

Personal

  • Council and Senate Member of the University of Hong Kong
  • Advisory Council Member of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Director, Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation
  • Non-Executive Director, Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority
  • Chair, LegCo Public Accounts Committee (since 2012)
  • Chair, English Schools Foundation (since 2015)
  • Honorary Fellow, University of Hong Kong
  • Honorary Fellow, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Honorary Fellow, Lingnan University (Hong Kong)
  • Chair, ESF Board of Governors

Non-Executive Directorships

  • MTR Corporation (0066.HK)
  • Chung Shing China (0298.HK)
  • Chung Shing Corp. (0367.HK)
  • ITC Corporation (0372.HK)
  • Sung Hing Construction (0404.HK)
  • Paliburg (0617.HK)
  • NWS Holdings (0659.HK)
  • SJM Holdings (0880.HK)
  • Luks Group (1125.HK)
  • Kantone (1172.HK)
  • Titan Petrochemicals (1192.HK)
  • Lifestyle International (1212.HK)
  • Regal REIT (1881.HK)
  • Country Garden (2007.HK)
  • Champion REIT (2778.HK)

Honors

  • Justice of the Peace (1995)
  • Silver Bauhinia Star (2007)
  • Gold Bauhinia Star (2013)

TV Hosting (TVB)

  • Hong Kong Banquet (co-hosted with Cheung Kai-nam, Tsang Yok-sing)

References

  1. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%9F%B3%E7%A6%AE%E8%AC%99#cite_ref-1
  2. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%9F%B3%E7%A6%AE%E8%AC%99#cite_ref-2
  3. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%9F%B3%E7%A6%AE%E8%AC%99#cite_ref-4
  4. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%9F%B3%E7%A6%AE%E8%AC%99#cite_ref-5
  5. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%9F%B3%E7%A6%AE%E8%AC%99#cite_ref-6

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