10 Facts About Chan Kam-chuen

Chan Kam-chuen's study was interrupted by the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong from 1941 to 1945.

Chan Kam-chuen set up the Cable and Wireless Staff Association in 1970 and became one of its leaders until 1975.

Chan Kam-chuen began to be appointed by the government in various public offices.

Chan Kam-chuen held many public positions, including member of Green Mini-bus Operators Selection Board, Fish Marketing Advisory Board, Fisheries Development Loan Fund Advisory Committee, Labour Advisory Board, Public Accounts Committee, Transport Advisory Committee, Vocational Training Council, Working Group of the Transport Advisory Committee on China Motor Bus Maintenance, UMELCO Police Group.

Chan Kam-chuen was chairman of the Correctional Services Children's Education Committee and the Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund Board.

Chan Kam-chuen was awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire in June 1984 and was reappointed to the Legislative Council after the first general election of the Legislative Council in 1985.

Chan Kam-chuen was the only appointed member who against the amendment of the Public Order Ordinance to extend the charge to news media in 1986.

Chan Kam-chuen opposed the government's decision on turning down the demand for direct election in 1988 and protest by walking out the chamber after his speech, stating that "I have to walk out on the two days' debate on the White Paper to reflect adequately the anger, and frustration of the majority outside this Chamber, be they vocal or silent" and becoming the first Legislative Council member to do so in Hong Kong history.

Chan Kam-chuen was not appointed again after the 1988 Legislative Council election.

Chan Kam-chuen died on 6 February 2017 in Vancouver, British Columbia, aged 91.