Albert Chan

The Honourable Albert Wai-yip Chan (Chinese: 陳偉業; Mandarin Pinyin: Chén Wěiyè; Jyutping: Chan4 Wai5 Yip6; also known as 'Tai Kao' (大舊), born 3 March 1955 in Hong Kong) is a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong representing the New Territories West constituency, except for the periods 1997-2000 and Jan-May 2011. Chan is also a member of the Tsuen Wan District Council. Before becoming a legislator, Chan was a social worker. In 1986, together with Lee Wing Tat, he founded the Hong Kong Association for Democracy and People's Livelihood, and served as Chairman of the party after Lee left in 1990. From 1994-2002 he was a member of the Democratic Party. In 2006 he co-founded the League of Social Democrats but resigned in 2011 over...