Yum Sin-ling
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Sin Ling Yum was a member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council from 1995 to 1997 and a district councillor for Kowloon City District
of Hong Kong from 1994 to 1997. He is a founding member of a pro-Republic of China
(Taiwan) political organisation 123 Democratic Alliance
.
Yum contested in the Hong Kong Legislative Council election in 1998
, but was unelected.
His son, Edward Yum
, is a political activist in Hong Kong
.
Kowloon City District
Kowloon City District is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It is located in Kowloon. It had a population of 381,352 in 2001. The district has the third most educated residents while its residents enjoy the highest income in Kowloon....
of Hong Kong from 1994 to 1997. He is a founding member of a pro-Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
(Taiwan) political organisation 123 Democratic Alliance
123 Democratic Alliance
123 Democratic Alliance was a pro-Kuomintang political party in Hong Kong. It was established in 1994, with an aim to strive for the unification of China, to strive for a free, democratic, and wealthy China, and to establish a democratic and prosperous Hong Kong.The party was represented by Sin...
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Yum contested in the Hong Kong Legislative Council election in 1998
Hong Kong legislative election, 1998
The 1998 Hong Kong legislative election for members of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong was held on 24 May 1998. The elections returned 20 members from directly elected geographical constituencies and 30 members from functional constituencies, of which 10 were uncontested.-Geographical...
, but was unelected.
His son, Edward Yum
Edward Yum
Edward Yum is a member of the Hong Kong pro-democracy camp People Power. He is the son of former Legislative Council member Yum Sin-ling, who once held a pro-Kuomintang party in Hong Kong called the 123 Democratic Alliance.-Career:...
, is a political activist 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...
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