1. Cheng Tat-hung, known as Tat Cheng, is a Hong Kong politician, formerly affiliated with the Civic Party.
20 Facts About Tat Cheng
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Tat Cheng was a member of Eastern District Council for Tanner from 2016 to 2021.
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Tat Cheng graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a bachelor's degree in Social Policy and Administration.
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In 2018, Tat Cheng completed his studies and graduated from the program with the JD designation.
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Tat Cheng became the chairman of the party's youth-oriented section, known as the "Young Civics", in 2014.
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Tat Cheng was the vice secretary-general of the party between 2016 and 2018.
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Tat Cheng made guest appearances on City Forum to give speeches and discuss local politics.
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Tat Cheng participated in the 2016 Legislative Council election as the second candidate for Tanya Chan.
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On 15 December 2020, Tat Cheng announced his resignation from the Civic Party after eight years of tenure.
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Tat Cheng's opponent was Tsang Cheuk-yi from the pro-Beijing Liberal Party, who had the backing of Lee.
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Tat Cheng was challenged by Tsang again for his district council seat in 2019.
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Tat Cheng formed a pro-democracy alliance with other candidates in North Point and Fortress Hill, aiming to contest pro-establishment seats in the election.
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Tat Cheng replaced incumbent Tanya Chan, who was barred from running due to her suspended sentence over the 2014 Occupy protests.
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Tat Cheng was given 24 hours to clarify his stance on the national security law, as well as his views on international sanctions and allegiance to the Hong Kong Basic Law.
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The next day, Tat Cheng issued his response before the mandated deadline.
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On 6 January 2021, Tat Cheng was among 53 members of the pro-democratic camp arrested under the national security law, specifically its provision regarding alleged subversion.
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In February 2021, Tat Cheng was charged with subversion and rearrested along with 46 other activists and politicians.
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Tat Cheng was one of only three granted bail in the case on 13 March 2021.
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On 30 May 2024, Tat Cheng was found guilty of subversion in the primaries case, along with 13 other defendants.
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On 19 November 2024, Tat Cheng was sentenced to 6 years and six months in prison.