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'''Stephen Edward Bradley'''<ref name="The_Times">[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/court_and_social/the_hitch/article877607.ece] The Times; [http://www.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/press-release/2003/08/fco_npr_180803_changecghongkong]</ref> is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[diplomat]]. He was previously the [[Consul-General]] to [[Hong Kong]]. From 1988 to 1993 he served in the [[Hong Kong Government]] as Deputy Political Adviser. He is known in [[Chinese languages|Chinese]] as 柏聖文. He finished his term of office on 4 April 2008.
'''Stephen Edward Bradley'''<ref name="The_Times">[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/court_and_social/the_hitch/article877607.ece] The Times; [http://www.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/press-release/2003/08/fco_npr_180803_changecghongkong]</ref> is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[diplomat]]. He was previously the [[Consul-General]] to [[Hong Kong]]. From 1988 to 1993 he served in the [[Hong Kong Government]] as Deputy Political Adviser. He is known in [[Chinese languages|Chinese]] as 柏聖文. He finished his term of office on 4 April 2008.


As the Consul-General Bradley heads the [[British Consulate-General, Hong Kong]], the biggest among British consulates-general and bigger than many British embassies abroad<ref>[http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1065717796014 About the Consulate-General] </ref>, which is responsible for maintaining British ties with Hong Kong and Macao.
As the Consul-General Bradley heads the [[British Consulate-General, Hong Kong]], the biggest among British consulates-general and bigger than many British embassies abroad<ref>[http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1065717796014 About the Consulate-General]</ref>, which is responsible for maintaining British ties with Hong Kong and Macao.


Began his career in the [[Foreign and Commonwealth Office]] in 1980, Bradley had served in Tokyo, Japan; Paris, France; and Beijing, People's Republic of China. <ref>[http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1065717795609 Profile from British Consulate-General Hong Kong website]</ref> He has served as the Consul-General to Hong Kong since December 2003.
Began his career in the [[Foreign and Commonwealth Office]] in 1980, Bradley had served in Tokyo, Japan; Paris, France; and Beijing, People's Republic of China.<ref>[http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1065717795609 Profile from British Consulate-General Hong Kong website]</ref> He has served as the Consul-General to Hong Kong since December 2003.


Bradley first visited Hong Kong in 1977 to visit his [[girlfriend]], who is currently his [[wife]], Elizabeth <ref>[http://www.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/press-release/2003/08/fco_npr_180803_changecghongkong Change Of Consul General At Hong Kong<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. The couple have two children, who are both permanent residents of Hong Kong, and one of them was born in Hong Kong. Bradley himself was also a permanent resident of the territory, before renouncing it to take up the current position as Consul-General. He publicly spoke of his intention to re-apply as a [[Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards|Hong Kong Permanent Resident]], and to stay in the territory after his retirement. <ref>[http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/latest-news/?view=News&id=1994403 'Reflections on the Tenth Anniversary of the Handover of Hong Kong' by British Consul-General Stephen Bradley at the Foreign Correspondents' Club on 26 April 2007] </ref>
Bradley first visited Hong Kong in 1977 to visit his [[girlfriend]], who is currently his [[wife]], Elizabeth <ref>[http://www.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/press-release/2003/08/fco_npr_180803_changecghongkong Change Of Consul General At Hong Kong<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. The couple have two children, who are both permanent residents of Hong Kong, and one of them was born in Hong Kong. Bradley himself was also a permanent resident of the territory, before renouncing it to take up the current position as Consul-General. He publicly spoke of his intention to re-apply as a [[Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards|Hong Kong Permanent Resident]], and to stay in the territory after his retirement.<ref>[http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/latest-news/?view=News&id=1994403 'Reflections on the Tenth Anniversary of the Handover of Hong Kong' by British Consul-General Stephen Bradley at the Foreign Correspondents' Club on 26 April 2007]</ref>


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{{fact|reason=Currently Tara Wang's lover, a native of Beijing born on 1963, alias Tara Lucas, alias Wang Zitao, Stephen seems to be still remaining apparently attached to his wife and kids, he spends a tremendous time of his time in China to be near his not yet divorced a second time lover... Tara Wang, commonly known as a ladder climber in well informed circles seems to have chosen Stephen as her latest step into China high society. According to her own words, Stephen 's wife couldn't care less about her existence and he's now hers. We wish the this lovely threesome happy days.}}
{{Citation needed|reason=Currently Tara Wang's lover, a native of Beijing born on 1963, alias Tara Lucas, alias Wang Zitao, Stephen seems to be still remaining apparently attached to his wife and kids, he spends a tremendous time of his time in China to be near his not yet divorced a second time lover... Tara Wang, commonly known as a ladder climber in well informed circles seems to have chosen Stephen as her latest step into China high society. According to her own words, Stephen 's wife couldn't care less about her existence and he's now hers. We wish the this lovely threesome happy days.|date=July 2010}}



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Revision as of 04:09, 1 August 2010

Stephen Edward Bradley[1] is a British diplomat. He was previously the Consul-General to Hong Kong. From 1988 to 1993 he served in the Hong Kong Government as Deputy Political Adviser. He is known in Chinese as 柏聖文. He finished his term of office on 4 April 2008.

As the Consul-General Bradley heads the British Consulate-General, Hong Kong, the biggest among British consulates-general and bigger than many British embassies abroad[2], which is responsible for maintaining British ties with Hong Kong and Macao.

Began his career in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1980, Bradley had served in Tokyo, Japan; Paris, France; and Beijing, People's Republic of China.[3] He has served as the Consul-General to Hong Kong since December 2003.

Bradley first visited Hong Kong in 1977 to visit his girlfriend, who is currently his wife, Elizabeth [4]. The couple have two children, who are both permanent residents of Hong Kong, and one of them was born in Hong Kong. Bradley himself was also a permanent resident of the territory, before renouncing it to take up the current position as Consul-General. He publicly spoke of his intention to re-apply as a Hong Kong Permanent Resident, and to stay in the territory after his retirement.[5]

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Preceded by British Consul-General, Hong Kong
2004–2008
Succeeded by