[citation needed] They remained partners after joining Metro Showbiz in 2000 until Chan quit his career as radio host in 2007.

Chan failed to challenge Democrat Lee Wing-tat in Lai Wah of Kwai Tsing District Council.

[8] After the election, he came out as a gay[9][10] man and voiced his support for LGBT rights in Hong Kong, including the legislation of the Sexual Orientation Discrimination Ordinance.

[13][14] On 16 June, Legislative Council president Leung announced that Chan and Chu would be fined roughly HK$100,000 each for their actions.

[5] In a brief statement issued through his sister on 2 May 2021, Chan, who was in jail at that time, announced that he was quitting People Power and withdrawing from politics.

[16] On 6 January 2021, Chan was among 53 members of the pro-democratic camp who were arrested under the national security law, specifically its provision regarding alleged subversion.