In Hong Kong, people who come from impoverished families but are diligent, professional and successful at work earn great respect, making themselves an example for the masses. Hong Kong natives believe that great oaks grow from little acorns. [ Full story ] 

  • Role model for the Hong Kong people

In August 2007, Leung published his first book “Our Home is Hong Kong,” which was symbolic of his love to Hong Kong and its people. "To build a long-term and stable Hong Kong, we not only need engineering construction, but also a call for public unity. In the past, we have only regarded Hong Kong as our shelter. Presently, 'Our Home is Hong Kong' means treating all Hong Kong people as our family," wrote Leung in his book. [ Full story ]

 • Concern about the integration of the Chinese mainland and HK

In Hong Kong, Leung was viewed as the first person who adhered to and advocated the policy of "exchanging with the mainland". As chairman of the Hong Kong Coalition of Professional Services, Leung took the lead in instigating 10 professional bodies and over 50,000 professionals in Hong Kong to strengthen exchanges with the mainland. [ Full story ] 

• 'To do great things instead of becoming a high official'

Leung had already made a name for himself in the political circles in his early thirties. At age 34, he became the Secretary General of the Basic Law Consultative Committee; at age 42, Deputy Director of the HKSAR Preparatory Committee; and at age 45, the HKSAR Executive Council Convener. [ Full story ]

 • A good husband, a responsible father and an ordinary person

Leung busies himself between public service and family life. Tightly scheduled, Leung also attaches great importance to his family. "Unless very important activities, I rarely participate in the evening entertainment," says Leung, who is fond of gardening. [ Full story ] 

• Leung Chun-ying's recorded statements

On universal suffrage of Hong Kong: "The Basic Law grants Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy, which is our core value. If elected, I will uphold the policy of 'one country, two systems; Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong and a high degree of autonomy'." [ Full story ]