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Ambrose Lee

1948 – 2022

Hong Kong politician

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About Ambrose Lee

Lived 1948 – 2022 (aged 73). Ambrose Lee was a Chinese politician and justice of the peace.

Ambrose Lee Siu-kwong (; 17 August 1948 – 14 August 2022) was a Hong Kong politician who held the position of Secretary for Security between 2003 and 2012. He also served as commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) between 2002 and 2003, and as the director of immigration between 1998 and 2002.

Education Lee studied in Kowloon Technical School from 1961 to 1968, during which (after graduating secondary five) he briefly studied in the Hong Kong Technical College (now Hong Kong Polytechnic University) for a month. Lee received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Hong Kong.

Career Lee joined the civil service in 1974 as an immigration officer, rising through the ranks to become assistant director in 1995 and deputy director in 1997. He then served as the director of immigration from October 1998 to 2002.

After retirement, Lee served as a local deputy to the National People’s Congress between 2013 and 2018,

Personal life Lee has two children, including his only son,

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Hong Kong, Harvard University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon Technical School
Positions held
Director of Immigration, Secretary for Security, ICAC Commissioner, National People's Congress deputy
Also known as
Ambrose Lee Siu-kwong

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ambrose Lee?

Hong Kong politician

When was Ambrose Lee born?

Ambrose Lee was born on 17 August 1948 in British Hong Kong.

When did Ambrose Lee die?

Ambrose Lee died on 14 August 2022 in Hong Kong.

What was Ambrose Lee's occupation?

Ambrose Lee was a politician and justice of the peace.

What nationality was Ambrose Lee?

Ambrose Lee was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ambrose Lee

· Wikidata: Q217239

· DBpedia: Ambrose Lee

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