Christina Chan was born on 25 April 1987 and is a political activist in Hong Kong, known for her stand on human rights, democracy and Tibetan independence.
11 Facts About Christina Chan
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Christina Chan is enrolled in a premaster's degree in philosophy in the University of Hong Kong.
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Christina Chan went on to study at Warminster School and Bromsgrove School in the United Kingdom for her secondary education.
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Christina Chan subsequently received a scholarship to continue her studies at HKU's Master of Arts in philosophy.
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Christina Chan was a host on Radio Television Hong Kong's TeenPower programme.
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Christina Chan formerly worked as a part-time model, and was once featured in a Coca-Cola advertisement.
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Christina Chan became known by the general public during the Olympics torch relay in Hong Kong where she held the Tibetan snow lion flag, and engaged in a confrontation with the pro-Beijing camp.
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Christina Chan was forcibly removed by the Hong Kong Police Force, who claimed it was "for her protection".
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Christina Chan was arrested on 9 January 2010 over her alleged assault on a policewoman during an anti-Express Rail protest on New Year's Day; she was released on HK$500 bail.
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Christina Chan was acquitted of the assault in September 2010.
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Christina Chan was interviewed by TVB News' The Pearl Report and Sunday Report about her suffering from cyber-bullying.