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'''Cheng Tat-hung''' ({{zh|t=鄭達鴻}}; born 20 October 1988) is a [[Hong Kong]] politician, formerly affiliated with the [[Civic Party]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cheng Tat Hung {{!}} 公民黨 - 公道自在民心 Civic Party - The Civic Way, The Fairer Way|url=https://www.civicparty.hk/?q=en/node/6929|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.civicparty.hk|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063101/https://www.civicparty.hk/?q=en%2Fnode%2F6929|url-status=live}}</ref> He is a former member of the [[Eastern District Council]] for [[Tanner (constituency)|Tanner]] since 2016 to 2021.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=2015 District Councils Election - Election Results|url=https://www.elections.gov.hk/dc2015/eng/results_hk.html|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.elections.gov.hk|archive-date=2020-09-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924104403/https://www.elections.gov.hk/dc2015/eng/results_hk.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=2019 District Councils Election - Election Results (Eastern)|url=https://www.elections.gov.hk/dc2019/eng/results_eastern.html|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.elections.gov.hk|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063057/https://www.elections.gov.hk/dc2019/eng/results_eastern.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''Cheng Tat-hung''' ({{zh|t=鄭達鴻}}; born 20 October 1988), known as '''Tat Cheng''', is a [[Hong Kong]] politician, formerly affiliated with the [[Civic Party]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cheng Tat Hung {{!}} 公民黨 - 公道自在民心 Civic Party - The Civic Way, The Fairer Way|url=https://www.civicparty.hk/?q=en/node/6929|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.civicparty.hk|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063101/https://www.civicparty.hk/?q=en%2Fnode%2F6929|url-status=live}}</ref> He was a member of [[Eastern District Council]] for [[Tanner (constituency)|Tanner]] from 2016 to 2021.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=2015 District Councils Election - Election Results|url=https://www.elections.gov.hk/dc2015/eng/results_hk.html|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.elections.gov.hk|archive-date=2020-09-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924104403/https://www.elections.gov.hk/dc2015/eng/results_hk.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=2019 District Councils Election - Election Results (Eastern)|url=https://www.elections.gov.hk/dc2019/eng/results_eastern.html|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.elections.gov.hk|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063057/https://www.elections.gov.hk/dc2019/eng/results_eastern.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
Cheng was educated at [[Cheung Chuk Shan College]] and [[St Stephen's College (Hong Kong)|St. Stephen's College]]. He graduated from the [[Hong Kong Polytechnic University]] with a [[bachelor's degree]] in Social Policy and Administration.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CHENG Tat Hung {{!}} 公民黨 - 公道自在民心 Civic Party - The Civic Way, The Fairer Way|url=https://www.civicparty.hk/?q=en/node/3216|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.civicparty.hk|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729065409/https://www.civicparty.hk/?q=en%2Fnode%2F3216|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2016, he began studying for a [[Juris Doctor|Doctor of Jurisprudence]] (JD) degree at the [[City University of Hong Kong]] (CUHK).<ref>{{Cite web|title=【立會選戰】公民黨港島接班有危機？鄭達鴻拒被抬轎：「俾我自己嚟一次」 {{!}} 獨媒報導|url=https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1075242|access-date=2020-07-29|website=香港獨立媒體網|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063103/https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1075242|url-status=live}}</ref> Cheng's legal studies were concurrent with his duties as an active [[District councils of Hong Kong|district councillor]]. According to Cheng, his intent for pursuing the doctoral degree was to equip himself with legal knowledge and earn the trust of his constituents.<ref>{{Cite web|last=吳倬安|date=2018-08-25|title=【政壇諸事町】男神戴四方帽 鄭達鴻苦讀兩年 取得法律博士學位|url=https://www.hk01.com/政情/226690/政壇諸事町-男神戴四方帽-鄭達鴻苦讀兩年-取得法律博士學位|access-date=2020-07-29|website=香港01|language=zh-HK|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063051/https://www.hk01.com/%E6%94%BF%E6%83%85/226690/%E6%94%BF%E5%A3%87%E8%AB%B8%E4%BA%8B%E7%94%BA-%E7%94%B7%E7%A5%9E%E6%88%B4%E5%9B%9B%E6%96%B9%E5%B8%BD-%E9%84%AD%E9%81%94%E9%B4%BB%E8%8B%A6%E8%AE%80%E5%85%A9%E5%B9%B4-%E5%8F%96%E5%BE%97%E6%B3%95%E5%BE%8B%E5%8D%9A%E5%A3%AB%E5%AD%B8%E4%BD%8D|url-status=live}}</ref>
Cheng was educated at [[Cheung Chuk Shan College]] and [[St Stephen's College (Hong Kong)|St. Stephen's College]]. He graduated from the [[Hong Kong Polytechnic University]] with a [[bachelor's degree]] in Social Policy and Administration.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CHENG Tat Hung {{!}} 公民黨 - 公道自在民心 Civic Party - The Civic Way, The Fairer Way|url=https://www.civicparty.hk/?q=en/node/3216|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.civicparty.hk|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729065409/https://www.civicparty.hk/?q=en%2Fnode%2F3216|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2016, he began studying for a [[Juris Doctor|Doctor of Jurisprudence]] (JD) degree at the [[City University of Hong Kong]] (CUHK).<ref>{{Cite web|title=【立會選戰】公民黨港島接班有危機？鄭達鴻拒被抬轎：「俾我自己嚟一次」 {{!}} 獨媒報導|url=https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1075242|access-date=2020-07-29|website=香港獨立媒體網|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063103/https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1075242|url-status=live}}</ref> Cheng's legal studies were concurrent with his duties as an active [[District councils of Hong Kong|district councillor]]. According to Cheng, his intent for pursuing the doctoral degree was to equip himself with legal knowledge and earn the trust of his constituents.<ref>{{Cite web|last=吳倬安|date=2018-08-25|title=【政壇諸事町】男神戴四方帽 鄭達鴻苦讀兩年 取得法律博士學位|url=https://www.hk01.com/政情/226690/政壇諸事町-男神戴四方帽-鄭達鴻苦讀兩年-取得法律博士學位|access-date=2020-07-29|website=香港01|language=zh-HK|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063051/https://www.hk01.com/%E6%94%BF%E6%83%85/226690/%E6%94%BF%E5%A3%87%E8%AB%B8%E4%BA%8B%E7%94%BA-%E7%94%B7%E7%A5%9E%E6%88%B4%E5%9B%9B%E6%96%B9%E5%B8%BD-%E9%84%AD%E9%81%94%E9%B4%BB%E8%8B%A6%E8%AE%80%E5%85%A9%E5%B9%B4-%E5%8F%96%E5%BE%97%E6%B3%95%E5%BE%8B%E5%8D%9A%E5%A3%AB%E5%AD%B8%E4%BD%8D|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2018, Cheng completed his studies and graduated from the program with the JD designation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=政情：法律博士暫唔執業 鄭達鴻寧搞政治|url=https://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/news/20180825/00176_090.html|access-date=2020-07-29|website=東方日報|language=zh-hk|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729072525/https://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/news/20180825/00176_090.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the following year, he began pursuing a [[Postgraduate Certificate in Laws]] at CUHK. This program allows graduates to qualify for representation as a [[barrister]] or [[solicitor]] in Hong Kong.<ref>{{Cite web|last=吳倬安|date=2019-09-28|title=【區議會選舉2019】六素人搶攻北角建制堡壘 盼平反北角負面印象|url=https://www.hk01.com/政情/380369/區議會選舉2019-六素人搶攻北角建制堡壘-盼平反北角負面印象|access-date=2020-07-29|website=香港01|language=zh-HK|archive-date=2019-11-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108130315/https://www.hk01.com/%E6%94%BF%E6%83%85/380369/%E5%8D%80%E8%AD%B0%E6%9C%83%E9%81%B8%E8%88%892019-%E5%85%AD%E7%B4%A0%E4%BA%BA%E6%90%B6%E6%94%BB%E5%8C%97%E8%A7%92%E5%BB%BA%E5%88%B6%E5%A0%A1%E5%A3%98-%E7%9B%BC%E5%B9%B3%E5%8F%8D%E5%8C%97%E8%A7%92%E8%B2%A0%E9%9D%A2%E5%8D%B0%E8%B1%A1|url-status=live}}</ref> Cheng reiterated the value of legal knowledge after the [[2019–2020 Hong Kong protests|2019-20 Hong Kong protests]] commenced, stating that it can help protesters with obtaining [[bail]] and navigating the jurisdiction process.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=【抗暴一年】法律界新丁也參政 多線發展光復法治|url=https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20200619/RVQLPXXRODGKDITQ3HGTWPALDA/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Apple Daily 蘋果日報|language=zh-hk|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063049/https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20200619/RVQLPXXRODGKDITQ3HGTWPALDA/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2018, Cheng completed his studies and graduated from the program with the JD designation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=政情：法律博士暫唔執業 鄭達鴻寧搞政治|url=https://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/news/20180825/00176_090.html|access-date=2020-07-29|website=東方日報|language=zh-hk|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729072525/https://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/news/20180825/00176_090.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the following year, he began pursuing a [[Postgraduate Certificate in Laws]] at CUHK. This program allows graduates to qualify for representation as a [[barrister]] or [[solicitor]] in Hong Kong.<ref>{{Cite web|last=吳倬安|date=2019-09-28|title=【區議會選舉2019】六素人搶攻北角建制堡壘 盼平反北角負面印象|url=https://www.hk01.com/政情/380369/區議會選舉2019-六素人搶攻北角建制堡壘-盼平反北角負面印象|access-date=2020-07-29|website=香港01|language=zh-HK|archive-date=2019-11-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108130315/https://www.hk01.com/%E6%94%BF%E6%83%85/380369/%E5%8D%80%E8%AD%B0%E6%9C%83%E9%81%B8%E8%88%892019-%E5%85%AD%E7%B4%A0%E4%BA%BA%E6%90%B6%E6%94%BB%E5%8C%97%E8%A7%92%E5%BB%BA%E5%88%B6%E5%A0%A1%E5%A3%98-%E7%9B%BC%E5%B9%B3%E5%8F%8D%E5%8C%97%E8%A7%92%E8%B2%A0%E9%9D%A2%E5%8D%B0%E8%B1%A1|url-status=live}}</ref> Cheng reiterated the value of legal knowledge after the [[2019–2020 Hong Kong protests|2019-20 Hong Kong protests]] commenced, stating that it can help protesters with obtaining [[bail]] and navigating the judicial process.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=【抗暴一年】法律界新丁也參政 多線發展光復法治|url=https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20200619/RVQLPXXRODGKDITQ3HGTWPALDA/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Apple Daily 蘋果日報|language=zh-hk|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063049/https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20200619/RVQLPXXRODGKDITQ3HGTWPALDA/|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Political career ==
== Political career ==


=== Civic Party ===
=== Civic Party ===
As a university student, Cheng began a two-month [[internship]] with the [[Pro-democracy camp (Hong Kong)|pan-democrat]] [[Civic Party]] in 2011.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=【地區政治系列】公民黨新星決以專業打進蛇齋餠糭腹地——專訪鄭達鴻 {{!}} 獨媒報導|url=https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1035099a|access-date=2020-07-29|website=香港獨立媒體網|archive-date=2020-07-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708063509/https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1035099a|url-status=live}}</ref> After graduation, he officially joined the political party near the end of 2012.<ref name=":2" /> Cheng became the chairman of the party's youth-oriented sector, also known as "Young Civics", in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|title=年輕從政路 — 大坑「美女」區議員 對談 公民黨青年「男神」 {{!}} 全文轉載 {{!}} 立場新聞|url=https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%B9%B4%E8%BC%95%E5%BE%9E%E6%94%BF%E8%B7%AF-%E5%A4%A7%E5%9D%91-%E7%BE%8E%E5%A5%B3-%E5%8D%80%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1-%E5%B0%8D%E8%AB%87-%E5%85%AC%E6%B0%91%E9%BB%A8%E9%9D%92%E5%B9%B4-%E7%94%B7%E7%A5%9E/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=立場新聞 Stand News|language=en|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063050/https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%B9%B4%E8%BC%95%E5%BE%9E%E6%94%BF%E8%B7%AF-%E5%A4%A7%E5%9D%91-%E7%BE%8E%E5%A5%B3-%E5%8D%80%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1-%E5%B0%8D%E8%AB%87-%E5%85%AC%E6%B0%91%E9%BB%A8%E9%9D%92%E5%B9%B4-%E7%94%B7%E7%A5%9E/|url-status=live}}</ref> He was the vice secretary-general of the party between 2016 and 2018.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=2020-07-16|title=Hong Kong democrat primaries in full: Young 'localist resistance camp' come out on top|url=https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/16/hong-kong-democrat-primaries-in-full-young-localist-resistance-camp-come-out-on-top/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Hong Kong Free Press HKFP|language=en-GB|archive-date=2022-01-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104125859/https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/16/hong-kong-democrat-primaries-in-full-young-localist-resistance-camp-come-out-on-top/|url-status=live}}</ref>
As a university student, Cheng had a two-month [[internship]] with the [[Pro-democracy camp (Hong Kong)|pan-democrat]] [[Civic Party]] in 2011.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=【地區政治系列】公民黨新星決以專業打進蛇齋餠糭腹地——專訪鄭達鴻 {{!}} 獨媒報導|url=https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1035099a|access-date=2020-07-29|website=香港獨立媒體網|archive-date=2020-07-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708063509/https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1035099a|url-status=live}}</ref> After graduation, he officially joined the political party in late 2012.<ref name=":2" /> Cheng became the chairman of the party's youth-oriented sector, also known as "Young Civics", in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|title=年輕從政路 — 大坑「美女」區議員 對談 公民黨青年「男神」 {{!}} 全文轉載 {{!}} 立場新聞|url=https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%B9%B4%E8%BC%95%E5%BE%9E%E6%94%BF%E8%B7%AF-%E5%A4%A7%E5%9D%91-%E7%BE%8E%E5%A5%B3-%E5%8D%80%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1-%E5%B0%8D%E8%AB%87-%E5%85%AC%E6%B0%91%E9%BB%A8%E9%9D%92%E5%B9%B4-%E7%94%B7%E7%A5%9E/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=立場新聞 Stand News|language=en|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063050/https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%B9%B4%E8%BC%95%E5%BE%9E%E6%94%BF%E8%B7%AF-%E5%A4%A7%E5%9D%91-%E7%BE%8E%E5%A5%B3-%E5%8D%80%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1-%E5%B0%8D%E8%AB%87-%E5%85%AC%E6%B0%91%E9%BB%A8%E9%9D%92%E5%B9%B4-%E7%94%B7%E7%A5%9E/|url-status=live}}</ref> He was the vice secretary-general of the party between 2016 and 2018.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=2020-07-16|title=Hong Kong democrat primaries in full: Young 'localist resistance camp' come out on top|url=https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/16/hong-kong-democrat-primaries-in-full-young-localist-resistance-camp-come-out-on-top/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Hong Kong Free Press HKFP|language=en-GB|archive-date=2022-01-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104125859/https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/16/hong-kong-democrat-primaries-in-full-young-localist-resistance-camp-come-out-on-top/|url-status=live}}</ref>


During his tenure with the Civic Party, Cheng was involved in [[Outreach|community outreach]] initiatives within [[North Point]].<ref name=":3" /> He also made guest appearances on [[City Forum]] to give speeches and discuss local politics.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=影片名稱：《城市論壇 - 傘後區選‧新舊更替 劍指立會再有所為？|url=https://liberalstudies.hk/video/pdf/cif15-0013.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181014074515/http://www.liberalstudies.hk/video/pdf/cif15-0013.pdf|archive-date=2018-10-14|access-date=2020-07-29|website=}}</ref> Cheng participated in the [[2016 Hong Kong legislative election|2016 Legislative Council election]] as the second candidate for [[Tanya Chan]]. Their ticket came in sixth place, thus securing Chan a seat in the [[Legislative Council of Hong Kong|Legislative Council]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2016 Legislative Council Election - Election Result|url=https://www.elections.gov.hk/legco2016/eng/rs_gc_GC.html|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.elections.gov.hk|archive-date=2021-05-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524151101/https://www.elections.gov.hk/legco2016/eng/rs_gc_GC.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
During his tenure with the Civic Party, Cheng was involved in [[Outreach|community outreach]] initiatives within [[North Point]].<ref name=":3" /> He also made guest appearances on [[City Forum]] to give speeches and discuss local politics.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=影片名稱：《城市論壇 - 傘後區選‧新舊更替 劍指立會再有所為？|url=https://liberalstudies.hk/video/pdf/cif15-0013.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181014074515/http://www.liberalstudies.hk/video/pdf/cif15-0013.pdf|archive-date=2018-10-14|access-date=2020-07-29|website=}}</ref> Cheng participated in the [[2016 Hong Kong legislative election|2016 Legislative Council election]] as the second candidate for [[Tanya Chan]]. Their ticket came in sixth place, thus securing Chan a seat in the [[Legislative Council of Hong Kong|Legislative Council]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2016 Legislative Council Election - Election Result|url=https://www.elections.gov.hk/legco2016/eng/rs_gc_GC.html|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.elections.gov.hk|archive-date=2021-05-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524151101/https://www.elections.gov.hk/legco2016/eng/rs_gc_GC.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
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=== District Council ===
=== District Council ===
In the [[2015 Hong Kong local elections|2015 District Council election]], Cheng ran in the [[Tanner (constituency)|Tanner]] constituency, which was previously held by veteran politician [[Desmond Lee Yu-tai|Desmond Lee]]. His opponent was Tsang Cheuk-yi from the [[Pro-Beijing camp (Hong Kong)|pro-Beijing]] [[Liberal Party (Hong Kong)|Liberal Party]], who had the backing of Lee.<ref>{{Cite web|title=【港島選戰】田少為曾卓兒站台鄭達鴻：對方財雄勢大會堅持到底|url=https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20151122/6OK37ZCHSEVIFGF3BFJIBLD3LI/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Apple Daily 蘋果日報|language=zh-hk|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063052/https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20151122/6OK37ZCHSEVIFGF3BFJIBLD3LI/|url-status=live}}</ref> Cheng won the election with 53.4% of the vote, becoming the only pro-democracy [[Eastern District Council]]lor in North Point.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Pao|first=Ming|title=建制票倉出線 公民黨鄭達鴻：證選民求變|url=http://www.mingpaocanada.com/TOR/htm/NEWS/20151124/HK-gad4_r.htm|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.mingpaocanada.com|language=en|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729065331/http://www.mingpaocanada.com/TOR/htm/NEWS/20151124/HK-gad4_r.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
In the [[2015 Hong Kong local elections|2015 District Council election]], Cheng ran in [[Tanner (constituency)|Tanner]] constituency, previously held by veteran politician [[Desmond Lee Yu-tai|Desmond Lee]]. His opponent was Tsang Cheuk-yi from the [[Pro-Beijing camp (Hong Kong)|pro-Beijing]] [[Liberal Party (Hong Kong)|Liberal Party]], who had the backing of Lee.<ref>{{Cite web|title=【港島選戰】田少為曾卓兒站台鄭達鴻：對方財雄勢大會堅持到底|url=https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20151122/6OK37ZCHSEVIFGF3BFJIBLD3LI/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Apple Daily 蘋果日報|language=zh-hk|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063052/https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20151122/6OK37ZCHSEVIFGF3BFJIBLD3LI/|url-status=live}}</ref> Cheng won the seat with 53.4% of the vote, becoming the only pro-democracy [[Eastern District Council|Eastern District Councillor]] in North Point.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Pao|first=Ming|title=建制票倉出線 公民黨鄭達鴻：證選民求變|url=http://www.mingpaocanada.com/TOR/htm/NEWS/20151124/HK-gad4_r.htm|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.mingpaocanada.com|language=en|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729065331/http://www.mingpaocanada.com/TOR/htm/NEWS/20151124/HK-gad4_r.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>


Cheng was challenged by Tsang again for his [[2019 Hong Kong local elections|district council seat]] in 2019. Cheng formed a pro-democracy alliance with local candidates in North Point and [[Fortress Hill (constituency)|Fortress Hill]], aimed to contest pro-establishment seats in the election.<ref>{{Cite web|title=上屆北角七區自動當選 今屆素人同你選曬佢 {{!}} 獨媒報導|url=https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1067783|access-date=2020-07-29|website=香港獨立媒體網|archive-date=2019-12-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229042124/https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1067783|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local/realtime/article/20191008/60131883|title=【區選光復香港●東區】5素人連同公民黨組「北炮同盟」 出征北角炮台山齊抗警暴|date=2019-10-08|publisher=蘋果日報 (香港)|access-date=2020-07-15|archive-date=2019-10-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191013142656/https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local/realtime/article/20191008/60131883|url-status=live}}</ref> On 25 November, he was re-elected after gaining 57.65% of the vote.<ref name=":1" /> His pro-democracy alliance earned six district council positions out of seven prospective candidates.<ref>{{Cite web|title=【光復區會】「北炮同盟」年輕人成功拔根 福建幫三大重鎮紅變黃|url=https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20191125/LYMTSOTAW5UPZBPR7WOSH56XPM/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Apple Daily 蘋果日報|language=zh-hk|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729090932/https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20191125/LYMTSOTAW5UPZBPR7WOSH56XPM/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Cheng was challenged by Tsang again for his [[2019 Hong Kong local elections|district council seat]] in 2019. Cheng formed a pro-democracy alliance with other candidates in North Point and [[Fortress Hill (constituency)|Fortress Hill]], aiming to contest pro-establishment seats in the election.<ref>{{Cite web|title=上屆北角七區自動當選 今屆素人同你選曬佢 {{!}} 獨媒報導|url=https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1067783|access-date=2020-07-29|website=香港獨立媒體網|archive-date=2019-12-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229042124/https://www.inmediahk.net/node/1067783|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local/realtime/article/20191008/60131883|title=【區選光復香港●東區】5素人連同公民黨組「北炮同盟」 出征北角炮台山齊抗警暴|date=2019-10-08|publisher=蘋果日報 (香港)|access-date=2020-07-15|archive-date=2019-10-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191013142656/https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local/realtime/article/20191008/60131883|url-status=live}}</ref> On 25 November, he was re-elected with 57.65% of the vote.<ref name=":1" /> His pro-democracy alliance won six of the seven seats they contested, amid landslide the democrat success Hong Kong-wide.<ref>{{Cite web|title=【光復區會】「北炮同盟」年輕人成功拔根 福建幫三大重鎮紅變黃|url=https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20191125/LYMTSOTAW5UPZBPR7WOSH56XPM/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Apple Daily 蘋果日報|language=zh-hk|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729090932/https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20191125/LYMTSOTAW5UPZBPR7WOSH56XPM/|url-status=live}}</ref>


=== Legislative Council bid ===
=== Legislative Council bid ===
In the [[2020 Hong Kong legislative election|2020 Legislative Council election]], Cheng was nominated by the Civic Party to run in the [[Hong Kong Island (constituency)|Hong Kong Island]] constituency.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wong|first=Rachel|date=2020-06-11|title=Over 30 Hong Kong pro-democracy legislative election hopefuls vow to uphold protest demands|url=https://hongkongfp.com/2020/06/12/over-30-hong-kong-pro-democracy-legislative-election-hopefuls-vow-to-uphold-protest-demands/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Hong Kong Free Press HKFP|language=en-GB}}</ref> He replaced incumbent Tanya Chan, who was barred from running due to her [[suspended sentence]] over the [[2014 Hong Kong protests|2014 Occupy protests]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.mingpao.com/pns/%E6%B8%AF%E8%81%9E/article/20200531/s00002/1590862173671/%E5%85%AC%E6%B0%91%E9%BB%A88%E4%BA%BA%E9%81%B8%E7%AB%8B%E6%9C%83-%E4%B8%8D%E6%88%B0%E4%B9%9D%E8%A5%BF-%E8%B6%85%E5%8D%80%E6%9C%AA%E5%AE%9A|title=公民黨8人選立會 不戰九西 超區未定|date=2020-05-31|publisher=明報 (香港)|access-date=2020-07-15|archive-date=2020-06-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604081648/https://news.mingpao.com/pns/%E6%B8%AF%E8%81%9E/article/20200531/s00002/1590862173671/%E5%85%AC%E6%B0%91%E9%BB%A88%E4%BA%BA%E9%81%B8%E7%AB%8B%E6%9C%83-%E4%B8%8D%E6%88%B0%E4%B9%9D%E8%A5%BF-%E8%B6%85%E5%8D%80%E6%9C%AA%E5%AE%9A|url-status=live}}</ref> In the [[2020 Hong Kong pro-democracy primaries|pro-democracy primaries]] in July 2020, Cheng took fourth place, after [[Hui Chi-fung|Ted Hui]], [[Tiffany Yuen]], and [[Fergus Leung]]. His 11,090 votes (12.26% of the electorate) secured him a nomination spot in the legislative election.<ref name=":4" />
In the [[2020 Hong Kong legislative election|2020 Legislative Council election]], Cheng was nominated by the Civic Party to run in the [[Hong Kong Island (constituency)|Hong Kong Island]] constituency.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wong|first=Rachel|date=2020-06-11|title=Over 30 Hong Kong pro-democracy legislative election hopefuls vow to uphold protest demands|url=https://hongkongfp.com/2020/06/12/over-30-hong-kong-pro-democracy-legislative-election-hopefuls-vow-to-uphold-protest-demands/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Hong Kong Free Press HKFP|language=en-GB}}</ref> He replaced incumbent Tanya Chan, who was barred from running due to her [[suspended sentence]] over the [[2014 Hong Kong protests|2014 Occupy protests]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.mingpao.com/pns/%E6%B8%AF%E8%81%9E/article/20200531/s00002/1590862173671/%E5%85%AC%E6%B0%91%E9%BB%A88%E4%BA%BA%E9%81%B8%E7%AB%8B%E6%9C%83-%E4%B8%8D%E6%88%B0%E4%B9%9D%E8%A5%BF-%E8%B6%85%E5%8D%80%E6%9C%AA%E5%AE%9A|title=公民黨8人選立會 不戰九西 超區未定|date=2020-05-31|publisher=明報 (香港)|access-date=2020-07-15|archive-date=2020-06-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604081648/https://news.mingpao.com/pns/%E6%B8%AF%E8%81%9E/article/20200531/s00002/1590862173671/%E5%85%AC%E6%B0%91%E9%BB%A88%E4%BA%BA%E9%81%B8%E7%AB%8B%E6%9C%83-%E4%B8%8D%E6%88%B0%E4%B9%9D%E8%A5%BF-%E8%B6%85%E5%8D%80%E6%9C%AA%E5%AE%9A|url-status=live}}</ref> In the [[2020 Hong Kong pro-democracy primaries|pro-democracy primaries]] in July 2020, Cheng took fourth place, behind [[Hui Chi-fung|Ted Hui]], [[Tiffany Yuen]], and [[Fergus Leung]]. His 11,090 votes (12.26% of the electorate) secured him a nomination spot in the legislative election.<ref name=":4" />


On 25 July, Cheng fielded a series of questions from electoral officers, which challenged his eligibility in the upcoming election.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-26|title=Hong Kong gov't grills 9 pro-democracy election hopefuls on political stance as candidates prepare for disqualification|url=https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/26/hong-kong-govt-grills-9-pro-democracy-election-hopefuls-on-political-stance-as-candidates-prepare-for-disqualification/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Hong Kong Free Press HKFP|language=en-GB|archive-date=2022-01-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104134725/https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/26/hong-kong-govt-grills-9-pro-democracy-election-hopefuls-on-political-stance-as-candidates-prepare-for-disqualification/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Submission|first=Internal|date=2020-07-27|title=China questionnaires fan fears of ban on Hong Kong candidates|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/27/asia-pacific/politics-diplomacy-asia-pacific/china-ban-hong-kong-election/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=The Japan Times|language=en-US|archive-date=2020-07-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728172142/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/27/asia-pacific/politics-diplomacy-asia-pacific/china-ban-hong-kong-election/|url-status=live}}</ref> He was given 24 hours to clarify his stance on the [[Hong Kong national security law|national security law]], as well as his views on international [[Sanctions (law)|sanctions]] and allegiance to the [[Hong Kong Basic Law]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=眾新聞 {{!}} 【選舉主任來信】公民黨4子、梁繼昌、4抗爭派 須回答4大類問題：外國制裁、反國安法、否決議案、港獨|url=https://www.hkcnews.com/article/32300/dq立法會議員-國安法-2020立法會選舉-32303/【選舉主任來信】公民黨4子、梁繼昌、4抗爭派-須回答4大類問題：外國制裁、反國安法、否決議案、港獨|access-date=2020-07-29|website=眾新聞|language=zh|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063049/https://www.hkcnews.com/article/32300/dq%E7%AB%8B%E6%B3%95%E6%9C%83%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1-%E5%9C%8B%E5%AE%89%E6%B3%95-2020%E7%AB%8B%E6%B3%95%E6%9C%83%E9%81%B8%E8%88%89-32303/%E3%80%90%E9%81%B8%E8%88%89%E4%B8%BB%E4%BB%BB%E4%BE%86%E4%BF%A1%E3%80%91%E5%85%AC%E6%B0%91%E9%BB%A84%E5%AD%90%E3%80%81%E6%A2%81%E7%B9%BC%E6%98%8C%E3%80%814%E6%8A%97%E7%88%AD%E6%B4%BE-%E9%A0%88%E5%9B%9E%E7%AD%944%E5%A4%A7%E9%A1%9E%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C%EF%BC%9A%E5%A4%96%E5%9C%8B%E5%88%B6%E8%A3%81%E3%80%81%E5%8F%8D%E5%9C%8B%E5%AE%89%E6%B3%95%E3%80%81%E5%90%A6%E6%B1%BA%E8%AD%B0%E6%A1%88%E3%80%81%E6%B8%AF%E7%8D%A8|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Poll hopefuls pledge an end to US sanction calls - RTHK|url=https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1539945-20200726.htm?|access-date=2020-07-29|website=news.rthk.hk|language=en-gb|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063053/https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1539945-20200726.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Civic Party members [[Alvin Yeung]], [[Dennis Kwok]], and [[Kwok Ka-ki]], along with other pro-democracy candidates, faced similar questioning.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-27|title=Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong says no more int'l lobbying as democrats reply to gov't election questions|url=https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/27/hong-kong-activist-joshua-wong-says-no-more-intl-lobbying-as-democrats-reply-to-govt-election-questions/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Hong Kong Free Press HKFP|language=en-GB}}</ref> The next day, Cheng issued his response before the mandated deadline.<ref>{{Cite web|title=公民黨四人回覆選舉主任 稱無意尋求外國制裁香港 否決議案與選舉主任無關 {{!}} 立場報道 {{!}} 立場新聞|url=https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%85%AC%E6%B0%91%E9%BB%A8%E5%9B%9B%E4%BA%BA%E5%9B%9E%E8%A6%86%E9%81%B8%E8%88%89%E4%B8%BB%E4%BB%BB-%E7%A8%B1%E7%84%A1%E6%84%8F%E5%B0%8B%E6%B1%82%E5%A4%96%E5%9C%8B%E5%88%B6%E8%A3%81%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-%E5%90%A6%E6%B1%BA%E8%AD%B0%E6%A1%88%E8%88%87%E9%81%B8%E8%88%89%E4%B8%BB%E4%BB%BB%E7%84%A1%E9%97%9C/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=立場新聞 Stand News|language=en|archive-date=2020-07-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726153852/https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%85%AC%E6%B0%91%E9%BB%A8%E5%9B%9B%E4%BA%BA%E5%9B%9E%E8%A6%86%E9%81%B8%E8%88%89%E4%B8%BB%E4%BB%BB-%E7%A8%B1%E7%84%A1%E6%84%8F%E5%B0%8B%E6%B1%82%E5%A4%96%E5%9C%8B%E5%88%B6%E8%A3%81%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-%E5%90%A6%E6%B1%BA%E8%AD%B0%E6%A1%88%E8%88%87%E9%81%B8%E8%88%89%E4%B8%BB%E4%BB%BB%E7%84%A1%E9%97%9C/|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 25 July, Cheng fielded a series of questions from electoral officers, which challenged his eligibility in the upcoming election.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-26|title=Hong Kong gov't grills 9 pro-democracy election hopefuls on political stance as candidates prepare for disqualification|url=https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/26/hong-kong-govt-grills-9-pro-democracy-election-hopefuls-on-political-stance-as-candidates-prepare-for-disqualification/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Hong Kong Free Press HKFP|language=en-GB|archive-date=2022-01-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104134725/https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/26/hong-kong-govt-grills-9-pro-democracy-election-hopefuls-on-political-stance-as-candidates-prepare-for-disqualification/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Submission|first=Internal|date=2020-07-27|title=China questionnaires fan fears of ban on Hong Kong candidates|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/27/asia-pacific/politics-diplomacy-asia-pacific/china-ban-hong-kong-election/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=The Japan Times|language=en-US|archive-date=2020-07-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728172142/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/27/asia-pacific/politics-diplomacy-asia-pacific/china-ban-hong-kong-election/|url-status=live}}</ref> He was given 24 hours to clarify his stance on the [[Hong Kong national security law|national security law]], as well as his views on international [[Sanctions (law)|sanctions]] and allegiance to the [[Hong Kong Basic Law]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=眾新聞 {{!}} 【選舉主任來信】公民黨4子、梁繼昌、4抗爭派 須回答4大類問題：外國制裁、反國安法、否決議案、港獨|url=https://www.hkcnews.com/article/32300/dq立法會議員-國安法-2020立法會選舉-32303/【選舉主任來信】公民黨4子、梁繼昌、4抗爭派-須回答4大類問題：外國制裁、反國安法、否決議案、港獨|access-date=2020-07-29|website=眾新聞|language=zh|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063049/https://www.hkcnews.com/article/32300/dq%E7%AB%8B%E6%B3%95%E6%9C%83%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1-%E5%9C%8B%E5%AE%89%E6%B3%95-2020%E7%AB%8B%E6%B3%95%E6%9C%83%E9%81%B8%E8%88%89-32303/%E3%80%90%E9%81%B8%E8%88%89%E4%B8%BB%E4%BB%BB%E4%BE%86%E4%BF%A1%E3%80%91%E5%85%AC%E6%B0%91%E9%BB%A84%E5%AD%90%E3%80%81%E6%A2%81%E7%B9%BC%E6%98%8C%E3%80%814%E6%8A%97%E7%88%AD%E6%B4%BE-%E9%A0%88%E5%9B%9E%E7%AD%944%E5%A4%A7%E9%A1%9E%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C%EF%BC%9A%E5%A4%96%E5%9C%8B%E5%88%B6%E8%A3%81%E3%80%81%E5%8F%8D%E5%9C%8B%E5%AE%89%E6%B3%95%E3%80%81%E5%90%A6%E6%B1%BA%E8%AD%B0%E6%A1%88%E3%80%81%E6%B8%AF%E7%8D%A8|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Poll hopefuls pledge an end to US sanction calls - RTHK|url=https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1539945-20200726.htm?|access-date=2020-07-29|website=news.rthk.hk|language=en-gb|archive-date=2020-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729063053/https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1539945-20200726.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Civic Party members [[Alvin Yeung]], [[Dennis Kwok]], and [[Kwok Ka-ki]], along with other pro-democracy candidates, faced similar questioning.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-27|title=Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong says no more int'l lobbying as democrats reply to gov't election questions|url=https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/27/hong-kong-activist-joshua-wong-says-no-more-intl-lobbying-as-democrats-reply-to-govt-election-questions/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Hong Kong Free Press HKFP|language=en-GB}}</ref> The next day, Cheng issued his response before the mandated deadline.<ref>{{Cite web|title=公民黨四人回覆選舉主任 稱無意尋求外國制裁香港 否決議案與選舉主任無關 {{!}} 立場報道 {{!}} 立場新聞|url=https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%85%AC%E6%B0%91%E9%BB%A8%E5%9B%9B%E4%BA%BA%E5%9B%9E%E8%A6%86%E9%81%B8%E8%88%89%E4%B8%BB%E4%BB%BB-%E7%A8%B1%E7%84%A1%E6%84%8F%E5%B0%8B%E6%B1%82%E5%A4%96%E5%9C%8B%E5%88%B6%E8%A3%81%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-%E5%90%A6%E6%B1%BA%E8%AD%B0%E6%A1%88%E8%88%87%E9%81%B8%E8%88%89%E4%B8%BB%E4%BB%BB%E7%84%A1%E9%97%9C/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=立場新聞 Stand News|language=en|archive-date=2020-07-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726153852/https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/%E5%85%AC%E6%B0%91%E9%BB%A8%E5%9B%9B%E4%BA%BA%E5%9B%9E%E8%A6%86%E9%81%B8%E8%88%89%E4%B8%BB%E4%BB%BB-%E7%A8%B1%E7%84%A1%E6%84%8F%E5%B0%8B%E6%B1%82%E5%A4%96%E5%9C%8B%E5%88%B6%E8%A3%81%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-%E5%90%A6%E6%B1%BA%E8%AD%B0%E6%A1%88%E8%88%87%E9%81%B8%E8%88%89%E4%B8%BB%E4%BB%BB%E7%84%A1%E9%97%9C/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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On 30 July, it was announced that Cheng had been disqualified from running in the election.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Twelve pro-democracy figures barred from Legco poll - RTHK|url=https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1540803-20200730.htm?|access-date=2020-07-30|website=news.rthk.hk|language=en-gb|archive-date=2020-07-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200730135041/https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1540803-20200730.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> His colleagues from the Civic Party and other candidates from the pro-democracy camp were also disqualified.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Press|first=Hong Kong Free|date=2020-07-30|title=Hong Kong bans Joshua Wong and 11 other pro-democracy figures from legislative election|url=https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/30/breaking-hong-kong-bans-8-pro-democracy-figures-from-legislative-election/|access-date=2020-07-30|website=Hong Kong Free Press HKFP|language=en-GB|archive-date=2021-07-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210704114315/https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/30/breaking-hong-kong-bans-8-pro-democracy-figures-from-legislative-election/|url-status=live}}</ref> Following his resignation from the Civic Party in December, Cheng said that he would not be able to participate in the rescheduled [[2021 Hong Kong legislative election]] unless the political landscape changed drastically.<ref>{{Cite web|title=今年參選立法會被DQ 鄭達鴻退出公民黨 ｜ 蘋果日報|url=https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201215/DV2GXEDUX5DDPPJ67FIGQTELCM/|access-date=2020-12-17|website=Apple Daily 蘋果日報|language=zh-hk|archive-date=2021-06-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621164849/https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201215/DV2GXEDUX5DDPPJ67FIGQTELCM/|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 30 July, it was announced that Cheng had been disqualified from running in the election.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Twelve pro-democracy figures barred from Legco poll - RTHK|url=https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1540803-20200730.htm?|access-date=2020-07-30|website=news.rthk.hk|language=en-gb|archive-date=2020-07-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200730135041/https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1540803-20200730.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> His colleagues from the Civic Party and other candidates from the pro-democracy camp were also disqualified.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Press|first=Hong Kong Free|date=2020-07-30|title=Hong Kong bans Joshua Wong and 11 other pro-democracy figures from legislative election|url=https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/30/breaking-hong-kong-bans-8-pro-democracy-figures-from-legislative-election/|access-date=2020-07-30|website=Hong Kong Free Press HKFP|language=en-GB|archive-date=2021-07-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210704114315/https://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/30/breaking-hong-kong-bans-8-pro-democracy-figures-from-legislative-election/|url-status=live}}</ref> Following his resignation from the Civic Party in December, Cheng said that he would not be able to participate in the rescheduled [[2021 Hong Kong legislative election]] unless the political landscape changed drastically.<ref>{{Cite web|title=今年參選立法會被DQ 鄭達鴻退出公民黨 ｜ 蘋果日報|url=https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201215/DV2GXEDUX5DDPPJ67FIGQTELCM/|access-date=2020-12-17|website=Apple Daily 蘋果日報|language=zh-hk|archive-date=2021-06-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621164849/https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20201215/DV2GXEDUX5DDPPJ67FIGQTELCM/|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Arrest under National Security Law===
===Arrest and trial under National Security Law===
On 6 January 2021, Cheng was among 53 members of the pro-democratic camp who were [[January 2021 arrests of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists|arrested]] under the [[Hong Kong National Security Law|national security law]], specifically its provision regarding alleged subversion. The group stood accused of the organisation of and participation in unofficial primary elections held by the camp in July 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-55555299|title=National security law: Hong Kong rounds up 53 pro-democracy activists|publisher=[[BBC News]]|date=6 January 2021|access-date=13 February 2021|archive-date=11 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211210938/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-55555299|url-status=live}}</ref> Cheng was released on bail on 7 January.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hongkongfp.com/2021/01/08/hong-kong-has-entered-a-bitter-winter-says-primaries-organiser-as-52-democrats-in-mass-arrest-bailed-out/|title='Hong Kong has entered a bitter winter,' says primaries organiser as 52 democrats in mass arrest bailed out|first=Candice|last=Chau|work=[[Hong Kong Free Press]]|date=8 January 2021|access-date=4 February 2021|archive-date=31 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131082854/https://hongkongfp.com/2021/01/08/hong-kong-has-entered-a-bitter-winter-says-primaries-organiser-as-52-democrats-in-mass-arrest-bailed-out/|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 6 January 2021, Cheng was among 53 members of the [[January 2021 arrests of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists|pro-democratic camp arrested]] under the [[Hong Kong National Security Law|national security law]], specifically its provision regarding alleged subversion. The group stood accused of organising and participating in unofficial primary elections held by the camp in July 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-55555299|title=National security law: Hong Kong rounds up 53 pro-democracy activists|publisher=[[BBC News]]|date=6 January 2021|access-date=13 February 2021|archive-date=11 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211210938/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-55555299|url-status=live}}</ref> Cheng was released on bail on 7 January.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hongkongfp.com/2021/01/08/hong-kong-has-entered-a-bitter-winter-says-primaries-organiser-as-52-democrats-in-mass-arrest-bailed-out/|title='Hong Kong has entered a bitter winter,' says primaries organiser as 52 democrats in mass arrest bailed out|first=Candice|last=Chau|work=[[Hong Kong Free Press]]|date=8 January 2021|access-date=4 February 2021|archive-date=31 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131082854/https://hongkongfp.com/2021/01/08/hong-kong-has-entered-a-bitter-winter-says-primaries-organiser-as-52-democrats-in-mass-arrest-bailed-out/|url-status=live}}</ref>


In February 2021, Cheng was charged with subversion and rearrested along with 46 other activists and politicians. He was only one of three granted bail in the case on 13 March 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Court releases three Hong Kong activists on bail in case involving 47 |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-security/court-releases-three-hong-kong-activists-on-bail-in-case-involving-47-idUSKBN2B5097?il=0 |access-date=13 March 2021 |work=[[Reuters]] |date=13 March 2021 |archive-date=13 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210313100028/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-security/court-releases-three-hong-kong-activists-on-bail-in-case-involving-47-idUSKBN2B5097?il=0 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 1 April 2021, High Court judge Esther Toh explained her rationale for upholding Cheng's bail application. While the prosecution had accused Cheng of taking part in the primaries with the ultimate aim of "removing [[Carrie Lam]] from office" and that he had expressed similar positions during a video forum that "may have been understood as calling for foreign interference", Toh understood that Cheng had renounced to his political activism by stepping down from his position in the [[Civic Party]] and that he had a limited political influence at the time of the appeal against his bail, with a "very-low risk of reoffending."<ref name="Chengbail">{{cite news |last1=Siu |first1=Jasmine |title=Hong Kong judge explains bail decisions in city's largest national security law case involving 47 politicians and activists |url=https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3128026/hong-kong-judge-explains-bail-decisions-citys-largest |access-date=6 April 2021 |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |date=1 April 2021 |archive-date=2 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210402054347/https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3128026/hong-kong-judge-explains-bail-decisions-citys-largest |url-status=live }}</ref> However, Cheng must return to the West Kowloon Court on 31 May 2021, when hearings on the subversion case resume.<ref name="Chengbail"/>
In February 2021, Cheng was charged with subversion and rearrested along with 46 other activists and politicians. He was one of only three granted bail in the case on 13 March 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Court releases three Hong Kong activists on bail in case involving 47 |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-security/court-releases-three-hong-kong-activists-on-bail-in-case-involving-47-idUSKBN2B5097?il=0 |access-date=13 March 2021 |work=[[Reuters]] |date=13 March 2021 |archive-date=13 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210313100028/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-security/court-releases-three-hong-kong-activists-on-bail-in-case-involving-47-idUSKBN2B5097?il=0 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 1 April 2021, High Court judge Esther Toh explained her rationale for upholding Cheng's bail application. While the prosecution had accused Cheng of taking part in the primaries with the ultimate aim of "removing [[Carrie Lam]] from office" and that he had expressed similar positions during a video forum that "may have been understood as calling for foreign interference", Toh understood that Cheng had renounced his political activism by stepping down from his position in the [[Civic Party]] and that he had a limited political influence at the time of the appeal against his bail, with a "very-low risk of reoffending."<ref name="Chengbail">{{cite news |last1=Siu |first1=Jasmine |title=Hong Kong judge explains bail decisions in city's largest national security law case involving 47 politicians and activists |url=https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3128026/hong-kong-judge-explains-bail-decisions-citys-largest |access-date=6 April 2021 |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |date=1 April 2021 |archive-date=2 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210402054347/https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3128026/hong-kong-judge-explains-bail-decisions-citys-largest |url-status=live }}</ref>

The high profile trial of 47 democrats began on 6 February 2023, with 16 pleading not guilty.<ref>[https://hongkongfp.com/2023/02/06/47-democrats-hong-kongs-largest-national-security-trial-begins-as-200-line-up-for-public-seats/ Hong Kong 47: City’s largest national security trial begins, as 200 line up for public seats], HKFP by Kelly Ho, 6 February 2023</ref> On 15 June, Cheng became the first defendant to testify.<ref>[https://hongkongfp.com/2023/06/15/hong-kong-47-civic-party-had-no-unified-stance-on-using-veto-against-all-govt-bills-ex-district-councillor-tells-court/ Hong Kong 47: Civic Party had no unified stance on using veto against all gov’t bills, ex-DCllr tells court], HKFP by Kelly Ho, 15 June 2023</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 16:11, 29 June 2023

Tat Cheng
鄭達鴻
Cheng in 2020
Member of the Eastern District Council
In office
1 January 2016 – 11 May 2021
Preceded byDesmond Lee
ConstituencyTanner
Personal details
Born (1988-10-20) 20 October 1988 (age 36)
British Hong Kong
CitizenshipHong Kong
Political partyCivic Party
ResidenceHong Kong
Alma materCity University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Tat Cheng
Traditional Chinese鄭達鴻
Transcriptions
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpingzeng6 daat6 hung4

Cheng Tat-hung (Chinese: 鄭達鴻; born 20 October 1988), known as Tat Cheng, is a Hong Kong politician, formerly affiliated with the Civic Party.[1] He was a member of Eastern District Council for Tanner from 2016 to 2021.[2][3]

Education

Cheng was educated at Cheung Chuk Shan College and St. Stephen's College. He graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a bachelor's degree in Social Policy and Administration.[4] In 2016, he began studying for a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) degree at the City University of Hong Kong (CUHK).[5] Cheng's legal studies were concurrent with his duties as an active district councillor. According to Cheng, his intent for pursuing the doctoral degree was to equip himself with legal knowledge and earn the trust of his constituents.[6]

In 2018, Cheng completed his studies and graduated from the program with the JD designation.[7] In the following year, he began pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws at CUHK. This program allows graduates to qualify for representation as a barrister or solicitor in Hong Kong.[8] Cheng reiterated the value of legal knowledge after the 2019-20 Hong Kong protests commenced, stating that it can help protesters with obtaining bail and navigating the judicial process.[9]

Political career

Civic Party

As a university student, Cheng had a two-month internship with the pan-democrat Civic Party in 2011.[10] After graduation, he officially joined the political party in late 2012.[9] Cheng became the chairman of the party's youth-oriented sector, also known as "Young Civics", in 2014.[11] He was the vice secretary-general of the party between 2016 and 2018.[12]

During his tenure with the Civic Party, Cheng was involved in community outreach initiatives within North Point.[10] He also made guest appearances on City Forum to give speeches and discuss local politics.[13] Cheng participated in the 2016 Legislative Council election as the second candidate for Tanya Chan. Their ticket came in sixth place, thus securing Chan a seat in the Legislative Council.[14]

On 15 December 2020, Cheng announced his resignation from the Civic Party after eight years of tenure.[15][16]

District Council

In the 2015 District Council election, Cheng ran in Tanner constituency, previously held by veteran politician Desmond Lee. His opponent was Tsang Cheuk-yi from the pro-Beijing Liberal Party, who had the backing of Lee.[17] Cheng won the seat with 53.4% of the vote, becoming the only pro-democracy Eastern District Councillor in North Point.[2][18]

Cheng was challenged by Tsang again for his district council seat in 2019. Cheng formed a pro-democracy alliance with other candidates in North Point and Fortress Hill, aiming to contest pro-establishment seats in the election.[19][20] On 25 November, he was re-elected with 57.65% of the vote.[3] His pro-democracy alliance won six of the seven seats they contested, amid landslide the democrat success Hong Kong-wide.[21]

Legislative Council bid

In the 2020 Legislative Council election, Cheng was nominated by the Civic Party to run in the Hong Kong Island constituency.[22] He replaced incumbent Tanya Chan, who was barred from running due to her suspended sentence over the 2014 Occupy protests.[23] In the pro-democracy primaries in July 2020, Cheng took fourth place, behind Ted Hui, Tiffany Yuen, and Fergus Leung. His 11,090 votes (12.26% of the electorate) secured him a nomination spot in the legislative election.[12]

On 25 July, Cheng fielded a series of questions from electoral officers, which challenged his eligibility in the upcoming election.[24][25] He was given 24 hours to clarify his stance on the national security law, as well as his views on international sanctions and allegiance to the Hong Kong Basic Law.[26][27] Civic Party members Alvin Yeung, Dennis Kwok, and Kwok Ka-ki, along with other pro-democracy candidates, faced similar questioning.[28] The next day, Cheng issued his response before the mandated deadline.[29]

On 30 July, it was announced that Cheng had been disqualified from running in the election.[30] His colleagues from the Civic Party and other candidates from the pro-democracy camp were also disqualified.[31] Following his resignation from the Civic Party in December, Cheng said that he would not be able to participate in the rescheduled 2021 Hong Kong legislative election unless the political landscape changed drastically.[32]

Arrest and trial under National Security Law

On 6 January 2021, Cheng was among 53 members of the pro-democratic camp arrested under the national security law, specifically its provision regarding alleged subversion. The group stood accused of organising and participating in unofficial primary elections held by the camp in July 2020.[33] Cheng was released on bail on 7 January.[34]

In February 2021, Cheng was charged with subversion and rearrested along with 46 other activists and politicians. He was one of only three granted bail in the case on 13 March 2021.[35] On 1 April 2021, High Court judge Esther Toh explained her rationale for upholding Cheng's bail application. While the prosecution had accused Cheng of taking part in the primaries with the ultimate aim of "removing Carrie Lam from office" and that he had expressed similar positions during a video forum that "may have been understood as calling for foreign interference", Toh understood that Cheng had renounced his political activism by stepping down from his position in the Civic Party and that he had a limited political influence at the time of the appeal against his bail, with a "very-low risk of reoffending."[36]

The high profile trial of 47 democrats began on 6 February 2023, with 16 pleading not guilty.[37] On 15 June, Cheng became the first defendant to testify.[38]

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Political offices
Preceded by Member of Eastern District Council
Representative for Tanner
2016–2021 		Vacant
Party political offices
New title Deputy Secretary-General of Civic Party
2016–2018 		Succeeded by
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