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Carlson Chan Ka-shun

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Carlson Chan Ka-shun
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.
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Hong Kong politics

Will top Hong Kong civil servants pay price for blunders under new system?

Former ministers, senior officials and observers point to practical challenges of attributing responsibility.

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Taiwan

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

Hong Kong society

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

Hong Kong politics

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

As three logistics department officers face action over the incident, Hong Kong must work to restore public confidence in the civil service.

Xin Ding Xin Trade, which had been awarded a contract for supplying bottled water to some government offices, was found to have used fraudulent documents to secure the tender. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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Hong Kong society

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

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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.

Xin Ding Xin Trade allegedly submitted fraudulent documents to win the tender and supply substandard products. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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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.

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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.

Bottled water supplier Xin Ding Xin Trade is suspected of scamming the logistics department and breaching the Trade Descriptions Ordinance. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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.

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.

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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.

The Central Government Offices in Tamar. Hong Kong is considering a system to penalise underperforming senior civil servants. Photo: Sun Yeung
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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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The city leader was responding to a growing government water procurement saga in which a three-year HK$52.9 million contract was awarded to Xin Ding Xin Trade, a company that is now suspected of using fraudulent documents to win the bid. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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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.

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(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
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