Greater China Legal History Seminar Series – ‘The Gates of Kam Tin – An Early Case of Repatriation of Looted Cultural Property’ by Prof. Steven Gallagher (Online)
6 September 2024
This presentation focuses on Sir TL Yang, the first ethnic Chinese Chief Justice of Hong Kong. It examines Yang’s lesser-known law school years in Shanghai and London, revealing how these formative experiences shaped his path to becoming the first China-born judge appointed to judicial positions in colonial Hong Kong. Additionally, the presentation explores the various factors that influenced his decisions and passions, providing essential context for the remarkable accomplishments he attained later in life.