In this Hong Kong name, the surname is Pang. In accordance with Hong Kong custom, the Western-style name is Michael Pang and the Chinese-style name is Pang Cheuk-kei.
Pang joined pro-democracy Hong Kong South Concern Group in 2019, and ran in the local elections for Stanley & Shek O constituency where he had been focusing on. With the increased turnout and support amidst the anti-extradition bill protest, Pang defeated five-time councillor Lee Pui-ying with 49.9% of votes.[4]
In his term of office, Pang urged the authorities to rebuild Shek O Lovers Bridge, the tourist attraction destroyed by 2018 Typhoon Mangkhut.[5] The bridge re-opened to public in April 2021.[6] He also worked with the authorities on the renovation of two historic buildings, Shek O Bus Terminus and Stanley Post Office,[7][8] and the preservation of Stanley Road heritage trail.[9]
In January 2021, he was arrested by the national security police for his role in the primaries, and was subsequently charged with subversion along with others in the "Hong Kong 47" case. He was one of the few defendants released on bail by court in early March,[11] but will have to give up travel documents, observe a curfew and report to police regularly, in addition to a ban of making remarks that could be deemed as endangering national security.[12]
Under the new law that requires oath-taking for District Councillors, Pang's oath of office that pledges to uphold the Basic Law and bear allegiance to the Hong Kong Government was deemed invalid.[13] Pang, therefore, was unseated on 15 September 2021.[14]
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