Hong Kong former leader charged over corruption


Hong Kong's former leader Donald Tsang ended his term in disgrace in June 2012 after admitting to accepting gifts from tycoons in the form of trips on luxury yachts and private jets.

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong's former leader Donald Tsang was on Monday charged with misconduct during his time in office, local media said, the latest high-profile corruption case to hit the city.

Tsang ended his term in disgrace in June 2012 after admitting to accepting gifts from tycoons in the form of trips on luxury yachts and private jets, but insisted there was no conflict of interest.

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