Chris Patten

British politician (born 1944)

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Christopher Francis Patten, Baron Patten of Barnes,, is a British politician who was the Chairman of the Conservative Party from 1990 to 1992, and the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong from 1992 to 1997. He was made a life peer in 2005 and served as Chancellor of the University of Oxford from 2003 to 2024. He is one of two living former governors of Hong Kong, alongside David Wilson.

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Lord Patten calls on Starmer to condemn 'sham' sentencing of 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners Lord Patten, the last governor of Hong Kong, has called on the British government to condemn the "sham" sentencing of 45 Hong Kong politicians and activists as Sir Keir Starmer holds talks with the.. Sky News - Published on November 18, 2024
Last governor of Hong Kong says 'demeaning and delusional' for UK to soften China criticism over trade fears The last governor of Hong Kong, Lord Patten, has said it is "demeaning and delusional" for the UK to not call out China's behaviour over trade fears. Sky News - Published on March 28, 2023