Li Fung Ying
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Li Fung-ying, BBS
, JP
(born 5 December 1950 in Hong Kong
) is one of the active unionists
in Hong Kong
. She is the member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
(Legco), representing labour industry in functional constituencies seats. She is also the third vice-chairperson of the Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions
, the third largest trade union
in Hong Kong.
Although the Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions is the subsidiary
trade union of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions
(pro-democracy camp
), Li's political stance is categorized to be in pro-Beijing
camp in the Legco.
Bronze Bauhinia Star
The Bronze Bauhinia Star is the lowest rank in Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, created in 1997 to replace the British honours system of the Order of the British Empire after the transfer of sovereignty to People's Republic of China and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special...
, JP
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
(born 5 December 1950 in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
) is one of the active unionists
Trade union
A trade union, trades union or labor union is an organization of workers that have banded together to achieve common goals such as better working conditions. The trade union, through its leadership, bargains with the employer on behalf of union members and negotiates labour contracts with...
in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. She is the member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
The Legislative Council is the unicameral legislature of Hong Kong.-History:The Legislative Council of Hong Kong was set up in 1843 as a colonial legislature under British rule...
(Legco), representing labour industry in functional constituencies seats. She is also the third vice-chairperson of the Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions
Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions
The Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions , is the third largest trade union in Hong Kong next to Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions and Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions, having 72 trade unions in total. It was established in 1984. Li Fung-ying, the vice-chairman of the trade...
, the third largest trade union
Trade union
A trade union, trades union or labor union is an organization of workers that have banded together to achieve common goals such as better working conditions. The trade union, through its leadership, bargains with the employer on behalf of union members and negotiates labour contracts with...
in Hong Kong.
Although the Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions is the subsidiary
Subsidiary
A subsidiary company, subsidiary, or daughter company is a company that is completely or partly owned and wholly controlled by another company that owns more than half of the subsidiary's stock. The subsidiary can be a company, corporation, or limited liability company. In some cases it is a...
trade union of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions
Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions
The Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions is a pro-democracy labour and political group in the Hong Kong. It was established in 1990...
(pro-democracy camp
Pro-democracy camp
Pro-democracy camp, pan-democracy camp or pan-democrats refer to the politicians and social activists in Hong Kong who support increased democracy and may work together in areas of common interest or by not fielding candidates against one another in elections.Democratic activists are usually...
), Li's political stance is categorized to be in pro-Beijing
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
camp in the Legco.