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Carlson Chan Ka-shun

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陳嘉信

The latest news and top stories on Carlson Chan Ka-shun. An Administrative Officer, he has held roles in Hong Kong's public service, including Private Secretary to the Chief Executive and Commissioner for Labour. Leading the Government Logistics Department, his remit covers government procurement, supplies management, transport operations and printing services.

Taiwan

Letters | Why KMT leader’s planned visit to mainland China is significant

Readers discuss the chairwoman of Taiwan’s largest opposition party’s trip to the mainland, and the approach to treating drug abuse in Hong Kong.

3 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong society

Swire Coca-Cola wins HK$32 million government deal after bottled water scandal

20 Mar 2026 - 11:25PM

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Bottled water scandal should prompt civil servants to exercise due diligence

22 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM

Crime in Hong Kong

Ex-Hong Kong logistics head denied award as 3 staff face action in water scandal

Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says staff failed to perform duties, lacking awareness, judgment and analytical ability to identify issues.

20 Jan 2026 - 11:06PM

The bottled water scandal began brewing in June last year. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong society

The politicians, athletes, everyday people who made headlines in Hong Kong in 2025

From Regina Ip and Vivian Kong to Jimmy Lai and Ryan Choi, the Post looks at the headline makers of 2025.

6 Jan 2026 - 9:33PM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong set to unveil bottled water probe results, take disciplinary action

Financial Services and Treasury Bureau says review of government’s procurement system and related disciplinary investigation is concluded.

30 Dec 2025 - 9:44PM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong award on hold for ex-logistics chief until water scandal probe ends

Former government logistics director Carlson Chan will not be on the attendance list to collect a Silver Bauhinia Star on Saturday.

12 Nov 2025 - 1:06AMvideocam

Carlson Chan, who retired in September after 37 years with the government, apologies over the water scandal. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong officials involved in water procurement fiasco face disciplinary probe

Investigation will cover all officials who took part in the procurement process, regardless of rank or whether they have retired.

20 Oct 2025 - 9:37PM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong leader’s secretary to take over scandal-hit logistics department

Vicki Kwok joined the administrative service in 1994 and has been serving as chief executive’s private secretary since May 2024.

14 Oct 2025 - 9:41PM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s new accountability system to ensure government ‘keeps fit’

City leader John Lee says ‘Heads of Department Accountability System’ will push civil servants to keep trying to improve.

20 Sep 2025 - 8:04PM

City leader John Lee has said he hopes the new accountability measure will increase public confidence in the government. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Accountability system for Hong Kong’s top civil servants is long overdue

A fair and transparent mechanism, with effective protections for those under scrutiny, should be welcomed.

1 Oct 2025 - 7:45PM

A man looks at the government’s headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty, on February 22, 2025. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong logistics chief involved in water scandal begins pre-retirement leave

Carlson Chan’s former deputy, Avia Lai, appointed as acting director of department.

19 Sep 2025 - 11:03PM

John Lee policy address 2025

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s John Lee to tackle civil servant accountability in policy address

Move to curb incidents such as recent water scandal, although political observers warn of possible pushback from civil servants.

14 Sep 2025 - 9:11AM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong official urges ‘heightened alertness’ among staff after water scandal

Bureaus, departments must step up efforts to prevent such incidents from happening again, says memo signed by logistics chief Carlson Chan.

3 Sep 2025 - 12:27AM

The Logistics Department was forced to terminate a HK$52.9 million contract with bottled water supplier last month. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong water procurement scandal

Opinion | Water scandal another blow to public trust in Hong Kong government

While it is easy to blame systemic failures, these systems were created by people who must be held accountable.

25 Aug 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

While the government has responded more quickly to concerns over water quality this time, it still struggles to stay ahead of public confidence crises. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong politics

No separate inquiry needed to probe Hong Kong water scandal, treasury chief says

Christopher Hui defends adequacy of Audit Commission to conduct investigation, and recommends use of technology to improve vetting of tenders.

24 Aug 2025 - 10:13PM

John Lee

‘Very disappointed’: John Lee speaks for first time on Hong Kong’s water scandal

City leader also voices approval of treasury minister’s response to suspected fraud by bottled water supplier granted HK$52.9 million contract.

23 Aug 2025 - 9:36PM

Hong Kong politics

Apology for Hong Kong water scandal not enough to stem public’s anger: experts

Analysts call for system to punish underperforming civil servants as the Post learns more senior officials involved in contract decision-making.

23 Aug 2025 - 12:36AM

(From left) Permanent Secretary for the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau Andrew Lai, treasury chief Christopher Hui and logistics department director Carlson Chan. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong logistics official admits system failed to detect water fraud

Logistics department head says current procurement system may fail to detect scammers using authentic documents to mislead government.

25 Aug 2025 - 9:32AM

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Carlson Chan Ka-shun

(陳嘉信)

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Letters | Why KMT leader’s planned visit to mainland China is significant

Readers discuss the chairwoman of Taiwan’s largest opposition party’s trip to the mainland, and the approach to treating drug abuse in Hong Kong.

Swire Coca-Cola wins HK$32 million government deal after bottled water scandal

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Bottled water scandal should prompt civil servants to exercise due diligence

Ex-Hong Kong logistics head denied award as 3 staff face action in water scandal

Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says staff failed to perform duties, lacking awareness, judgment and analytical ability to identify issues.

The politicians, athletes, everyday people who made headlines in Hong Kong in 2025

From Regina Ip and Vivian Kong to Jimmy Lai and Ryan Choi, the Post looks at the headline makers of 2025.

Hong Kong set to unveil bottled water probe results, take disciplinary action

Financial Services and Treasury Bureau says review of government’s procurement system and related disciplinary investigation is concluded.

Hong Kong award on hold for ex-logistics chief until water scandal probe ends

Former government logistics director Carlson Chan will not be on the attendance list to collect a Silver Bauhinia Star on Saturday.

Hong Kong officials involved in water procurement fiasco face disciplinary probe

Investigation will cover all officials who took part in the procurement process, regardless of rank or whether they have retired.

Hong Kong leader’s secretary to take over scandal-hit logistics department

Vicki Kwok joined the administrative service in 1994 and has been serving as chief executive’s private secretary since May 2024.

Hong Kong’s new accountability system to ensure government ‘keeps fit’

City leader John Lee says ‘Heads of Department Accountability System’ will push civil servants to keep trying to improve.

Editorial | Accountability system for Hong Kong’s top civil servants is long overdue

A fair and transparent mechanism, with effective protections for those under scrutiny, should be welcomed.

Hong Kong logistics chief involved in water scandal begins pre-retirement leave

Carlson Chan’s former deputy, Avia Lai, appointed as acting director of department.

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s John Lee to tackle civil servant accountability in policy address

Move to curb incidents such as recent water scandal, although political observers warn of possible pushback from civil servants.

Hong Kong official urges ‘heightened alertness’ among staff after water scandal

Bureaus, departments must step up efforts to prevent such incidents from happening again, says memo signed by logistics chief Carlson Chan.

Opinion | Water scandal another blow to public trust in Hong Kong government

While it is easy to blame systemic failures, these systems were created by people who must be held accountable.

No separate inquiry needed to probe Hong Kong water scandal, treasury chief says

Christopher Hui defends adequacy of Audit Commission to conduct investigation, and recommends use of technology to improve vetting of tenders.

‘Very disappointed’: John Lee speaks for first time on Hong Kong’s water scandal

City leader also voices approval of treasury minister’s response to suspected fraud by bottled water supplier granted HK$52.9 million contract.

Apology for Hong Kong water scandal not enough to stem public’s anger: experts

Analysts call for system to punish underperforming civil servants as the Post learns more senior officials involved in contract decision-making.

Hong Kong logistics official admits system failed to detect water fraud

Logistics department head says current procurement system may fail to detect scammers using authentic documents to mislead government.

Letters | Why KMT leader’s planned visit to mainland China is significant

Editorial | Bottled water scandal should prompt civil servants to exercise due diligence