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'''David Chan Yuk-cheung''' ({{lang-zh|陈毓祥}}, 14 October 1950 – September 26 1996) was born in [[Chaoyang]], [[Guangdong]], [[China]]. He was a significant leader of the [[Baodiao movement |
'''David Chan Yuk-cheung''' ({{lang-zh|陈毓祥}}, 14 October 1950 – September 26 1996) was born in [[Chaoyang]], [[Guangdong]], [[China]]. He was a significant leader of the [[Baodiao movement]] in [[Hong Kong]]. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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A high school graduate from the [[King's College, Hong Kong]], David Chan Yuk-cheung obtained a bachelor degree from the [[University of Hong Kong]] and a master degree from the [[Chinese University of Hong Kong]]. |
A high school graduate from the [[King's College, Hong Kong]], David Chan Yuk-cheung obtained a bachelor degree from the [[University of Hong Kong]] and a master degree from the [[Chinese University of Hong Kong]]. |
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He started to participate in the |
He started to participate in the Baodiao movement in 1970s. He served as the high school chair for the Movement of Definding [[Senkaku Islands]] (Diaoyu Islands), an activity organization under the [[Hong Kong Federation of Students]]. After graduation, he worked in [[RTHK]] and the Cantonese broadcast group of [[BBC]]. He was the first generation of hosts for [[Phone-in]] programs and accumulated some notability. He ran for a seat in the [[Hong Kong legislative election, 1991]] but didn't get it. |
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On September 26, 1996, "Baodiao" arrived in the waters around |
On September 26, 1996, "Baodiao" arrived in the waters around Senkaku Islands. Chen Yuk-cheung, together with 5 fellow activists, jumped into the sea from "Baodiao" and swam to the Senkaku Island in lifejackets. Unfortunately, his feet were entwined by wires and his head was injured. He passed out in the water and remained upside down for several minutes (broadcast in [[TVB]]'s live video). Possibly he suffered from [[asphyxia]]. The Japanese patrol boat later rescued him and sent him to [[Miyako-jima]] or [[Okinawa]] by helicopter. Finally, he passed away. When his coffin arrived at the Hong Kong [[Kai Tak Airport]], it was covered with the national [[flag of China]] (i.e., the Five-Star Red Flag). |
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On October 6, 1996, more than 2,000 people attended the memorial service for "Chan Yuk-cheung, Hero for defending the |
On October 6, 1996, more than 2,000 people attended the memorial service for "Chan Yuk-cheung, Hero for defending the Senkaku Islands" held at Hong Kong, including officials from both [[mainland China]] and Hong Kong. |
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On October 22, 2006, the fishing boat "Baodiao II" of the [[Action Committee for Defending the Diaoyu Islands]], with activists for defending |
On October 22, 2006, the fishing boat "Baodiao II" of the [[Action Committee for Defending the Diaoyu Islands]], with activists for defending Senkaku Islands from Hong Kong and [[Macau]] on board, approached waters around the Senkaku Islands after detouring to [[Taiwan]] and picking up activists. The voyage's purpose was to demonstrate China's sovereignty over the Senkaku Islands. However, "Baodaio II" was held up by Japanese Coast Guard's ships. They had to stop at a place that is more than 10 nautical miles away from the Senkaku Island and paid a public tribute to Chen Yuk-cheung, who was drowned there 10 years ago, before they returned. |
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==Family== |
==Family== |
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His elder daughter Chen Anran, majoring in performance, graduated from the Theater College of the [[The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts]] in 2008. Now she works as an theater actor. His younger son works as a host in Hong Kong's [[Now TV]]. |
His elder daughter Chen Anran, majoring in performance, graduated from the Theater College of the [[The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts]] in 2008. Now she works as an theater actor. His younger son works as a host in Hong Kong's [[Now TV]]. |
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==See also== |
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==External Links== |
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Revision as of 18:15, 4 June 2013
David Chan Yuk-cheung (Chinese: 陈毓祥, 14 October 1950 – September 26 1996) was born in Chaoyang, Guangdong, China. He was a significant leader of the Baodiao movement in Hong Kong.
Biography
A high school graduate from the King's College, Hong Kong, David Chan Yuk-cheung obtained a bachelor degree from the University of Hong Kong and a master degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
He started to participate in the Baodiao movement in 1970s. He served as the high school chair for the Movement of Definding Senkaku Islands (Diaoyu Islands), an activity organization under the Hong Kong Federation of Students. After graduation, he worked in RTHK and the Cantonese broadcast group of BBC. He was the first generation of hosts for Phone-in programs and accumulated some notability. He ran for a seat in the Hong Kong legislative election, 1991 but didn't get it.
On September 26, 1996, "Baodiao" arrived in the waters around Senkaku Islands. Chen Yuk-cheung, together with 5 fellow activists, jumped into the sea from "Baodiao" and swam to the Senkaku Island in lifejackets. Unfortunately, his feet were entwined by wires and his head was injured. He passed out in the water and remained upside down for several minutes (broadcast in TVB's live video). Possibly he suffered from asphyxia. The Japanese patrol boat later rescued him and sent him to Miyako-jima or Okinawa by helicopter. Finally, he passed away. When his coffin arrived at the Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport, it was covered with the national flag of China (i.e., the Five-Star Red Flag).
On October 6, 1996, more than 2,000 people attended the memorial service for "Chan Yuk-cheung, Hero for defending the Senkaku Islands" held at Hong Kong, including officials from both mainland China and Hong Kong.
On October 22, 2006, the fishing boat "Baodiao II" of the Action Committee for Defending the Diaoyu Islands, with activists for defending Senkaku Islands from Hong Kong and Macau on board, approached waters around the Senkaku Islands after detouring to Taiwan and picking up activists. The voyage's purpose was to demonstrate China's sovereignty over the Senkaku Islands. However, "Baodaio II" was held up by Japanese Coast Guard's ships. They had to stop at a place that is more than 10 nautical miles away from the Senkaku Island and paid a public tribute to Chen Yuk-cheung, who was drowned there 10 years ago, before they returned.
Family
His elder daughter Chen Anran, majoring in performance, graduated from the Theater College of the The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 2008. Now she works as an theater actor. His younger son works as a host in Hong Kong's Now TV.
See also
External Links
- Photos:"怀念保钓英雄陈毓祥 搜狐大视野" (in Chinese).
- "我不会忘记悼念陈毓祥 2001-03-06 中华网" (in Chinese).
- "永远怀念潮汕人民的优秀儿女——保钓勇士陈毓祥 网易 2005-09-26" (in Chinese).
- "香港四百市民悼念保钓烈士陈毓祥逝世十周年 2006-09-26 腾讯新闻" (in Chinese).
- "1996年9月26日 陈毓祥在钓鱼岛海域溺水牺牲 2006-09-26 网易网" (in Chinese).
- Movie:"《釣魚台風雲》保釣英魂" (in Chinese).
- Movie:"《釣魚台風雲》保釣勇士成功登島" (in Chinese).
- Movie:"《釣魚台風雲》力戰群艦突圍搶灘" (in Chinese).