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Cheng Tat-hung (Chinese: 鄭達鴻; born 20 October 1988), also known as Tat Cheng, is a Hong Kong politician, formerly affiliated with the Civic Party. He was a member of Eastern District Council for Tanner from 2016 to 2021.
Cheng was educated at Cheung Chuk Shan College and St. Stephen's College. He graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a bachelor's degree in Social Policy and Administration. In 2016, he began studying for a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) degree at the City University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Cheng's legal studies were concurrent with his duties as an active district councillor. According to Cheng, his intent for pursuing the doctoral degree was to equip himself with legal knowledge and earn the trust of his constituents.
In 2018, Cheng completed his studies and graduated from the program with the JD designation. In the following year, he began pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws at CUHK. This program allows graduates to qualify for representation as a barrister or solicitor in Hong Kong. Cheng reiterated the value of legal knowledge after the 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests commenced, stating that it can help protesters with obtaining bail and navigating the judicial process.
As a university student, Cheng had a two-month internship with the pan-democrat Civic Party in 2011. After graduation, he officially joined the political party in late 2012. Cheng became the chairman of the party's youth-oriented section, known as the "Young Civics", in 2014. He was the vice secretary-general of the party between 2016 and 2018.
During his tenure with the Civic Party, Cheng was involved in community outreach initiatives within North Point. He also made guest appearances on City Forum to give speeches and discuss local politics. Cheng participated in the 2016 Legislative Council election as the second candidate for Tanya Chan. Their ticket came in sixth place, thus securing Chan a seat in the Legislative Council.
On 15 December 2020, Cheng announced his resignation from the Civic Party after eight years of tenure.
In the 2015 District Council election, Cheng ran in Tanner constituency, previously held by veteran politician Desmond Lee. His opponent was Tsang Cheuk-yi from the pro-Beijing Liberal Party, who had the backing of Lee. Cheng won the seat with 53.4% of the vote, becoming the only pro-democracy Eastern District Councillor in North Point.
Cheng was challenged by Tsang again for his district council seat in 2019. Cheng formed a pro-democracy alliance with other candidates in North Point and Fortress Hill, aiming to contest pro-establishment seats in the election. On 25 November, he was re-elected with 57.65% of the vote. His pro-democracy alliance won six of the seven seats they contested, amid the landslide democrat success Hong Kong-wide.
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Tat Cheng
Cheng Tat-hung (Chinese: 鄭達鴻; born 20 October 1988), also known as Tat Cheng, is a Hong Kong politician, formerly affiliated with the Civic Party. He was a member of Eastern District Council for Tanner from 2016 to 2021.
Cheng was educated at Cheung Chuk Shan College and St. Stephen's College. He graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a bachelor's degree in Social Policy and Administration. In 2016, he began studying for a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) degree at the City University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Cheng's legal studies were concurrent with his duties as an active district councillor. According to Cheng, his intent for pursuing the doctoral degree was to equip himself with legal knowledge and earn the trust of his constituents.
In 2018, Cheng completed his studies and graduated from the program with the JD designation. In the following year, he began pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws at CUHK. This program allows graduates to qualify for representation as a barrister or solicitor in Hong Kong. Cheng reiterated the value of legal knowledge after the 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests commenced, stating that it can help protesters with obtaining bail and navigating the judicial process.
As a university student, Cheng had a two-month internship with the pan-democrat Civic Party in 2011. After graduation, he officially joined the political party in late 2012. Cheng became the chairman of the party's youth-oriented section, known as the "Young Civics", in 2014. He was the vice secretary-general of the party between 2016 and 2018.
During his tenure with the Civic Party, Cheng was involved in community outreach initiatives within North Point. He also made guest appearances on City Forum to give speeches and discuss local politics. Cheng participated in the 2016 Legislative Council election as the second candidate for Tanya Chan. Their ticket came in sixth place, thus securing Chan a seat in the Legislative Council.
On 15 December 2020, Cheng announced his resignation from the Civic Party after eight years of tenure.
In the 2015 District Council election, Cheng ran in Tanner constituency, previously held by veteran politician Desmond Lee. His opponent was Tsang Cheuk-yi from the pro-Beijing Liberal Party, who had the backing of Lee. Cheng won the seat with 53.4% of the vote, becoming the only pro-democracy Eastern District Councillor in North Point.
Cheng was challenged by Tsang again for his district council seat in 2019. Cheng formed a pro-democracy alliance with other candidates in North Point and Fortress Hill, aiming to contest pro-establishment seats in the election. On 25 November, he was re-elected with 57.65% of the vote. His pro-democracy alliance won six of the seven seats they contested, amid the landslide democrat success Hong Kong-wide.
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