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Chris Sun Yuk-han

Chris Sun Yuk-han
The latest news and updates on Chris Sun Yuk-han, a prominent Hong Kong government official with a distinguished career in public service. Having joined the Administrative Service in 1994, he previously held significant roles including Deputy Secretary for Food and Health, Head of Healthcare Planning and Development, and Commissioner for Labour. As Secretary for Labour and Welfare since July 2022, he is responsible for safeguarding employee rights, promoting social welfare, and addressing manpower development.
Residents check out a recent job fair in Mong Kok. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong jobless rate steady at 3.7% since start of 2026 but pressure mounts

Fresh graduates and school leavers entering job market may pose some pressure on the unemployment rate, labour chief warns.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong aiming to revamp heat-stress warning system by end of this month

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Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Why are Hong Kong delivery drivers unhappy about proposed payouts for injuries?

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong international, private school enrolment up amid drop in pupil numbers

Admissions consultant attributes growth to 2022 introduction of top talent scheme, but kindergarten sector continues decade-long decline.

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The total number of kindergarten, primary and secondary students in Hong Kong dropped from 797,157 in 2022 to 776,888 in 2025 – a 2.5 per cent decline over the three years. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

176 cases of suspected child abuse in first 5 months of new reporting regime

Cases involve 188 children, with 44 per cent suspected victims of sexual abuse as Hong Kong welfare chief says system improves child protection.

Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers snap up July 1 freebies and discounts with gusto

Residents take full advantage of handover anniversary deals, forming long queues at restaurants and museums and taking free rides on trams and ferries.

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Hong Kong society

Dementia patients, carers of severely disabled may be flagged for priority outreach

Hong Kong’s welfare chief says authorities reviewing screening criteria that database uses to mark high-risk elderly for priority community care.

The government is considering adding dementia patients and residents aged over 60 who care for people with severe disabilities to the priority community care scheme. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

After another tragedy, Hong Kong to review age threshold covering elderly needy

Welfare chief says age threshold for elderly may be lowered to widen mission of care teams carrying out visits after 70-year-old man found hanging.

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Hong Kong society

Poverty line is limited marker, minister says, as aid focus expands to carers

Welfare chief pledges to look at carers’ needs after Hong Kong’s Commission on Poverty reveals new 21-indicator strategy to identify vulnerable groups.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Mother-daughter deaths show city’s vulnerable need better support

Counselling alone is not enough to prevent suicides, which remain a pressing social problem and call for more sensitive and effective responses.

Flowers are seen outside Lu Shan Mansion in Taikoo Shing on June 12. A mother and her 12-year-old daughter fell from the same flat hours apart on June 10, raising concerns over level of mental support. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong transport

HK$69 million saved in first month after HK$2 fare scheme revamp

Welfare chief Chris Sun says fewer people are taking long-distance rides for short journeys.

The HK$2 fare scheme was revamped in April following concerns over ballooning costs. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

No cap on HK$2 transport scheme trips as costs outweigh savings: minister

Only about 450 people exceeded 240 monthly trips out of 2.7 million beneficiaries, while system upgrades would cost an estimated HK$30 million.

Hong Kong economy

Opting out: why does Hong Kong have more idle youth than its Asian peers?

Lawmakers and experts urge government to expand training, especially in artificial intelligence, and review youth schemes to tackle emerging issues.

Hong Kong society

Protection order sought for baby after parents arrested in DNA test refusal case

Security minister says mother of two-month-old Danny has so far been unable to provide any prenatal check-up or medical records.

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The parents of two-month old Danny have been arrested by Hong Kong police over alleged child neglect. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Graduates of top vocational school spared brunt of AI impact, new chairman says

Jeffrey Lam explains how he will steer Vocational Training Council as job market changes rapidly and reveals plans for Northern Metropolis campus.

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The VTC offers programmes across multiple academic levels, ranging from secondary school qualifications and associate degrees to full bachelor’s degrees provided by member institutions. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong

‘Too hard’: is AI squeezing graduates out of Hong Kong’s job market?

University graduates are recalibrating their expectations in market where number of vacancies has fallen by 61 per cent since 2022.

Hong Kong economy

Calls grow to hire locals as graduate jobs decline amid AI, economic pressures

Industry leaders’ remarks come after minister says vacancies suitable for graduates fell from about 80,000 in 2022 to around 31,000 in 2025.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Smoking ban at construction sites must be implemented without delay

Proposed legislation to restrict smoking at sites is a reasonable step towards fostering responsible behaviour and boosting safety.

A banner banning smoking at a construction site in Fanling on May 10. Photo: Eugene Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong labour chief rejects review of non-local graduate visas despite job slump

Chris Sun defends talent and graduate visa schemes, citing shortage of local degree holders despite 61 per cent drop in entry-level roles.

Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong may broaden at-risk elderly support after recent deaths, minister says

Welfare chief Chris Sun says support could be extended after recent deaths expose gaps in identifying vulnerable households.

Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Cigarette butts ‘strong evidence’ of smoking ban breach at work sites: Chris Sun

Labour chief reveals further details of proposed ban and lays out other priorities, including injury compensation mechanism for online delivery workers.

Currently, smoking in an outdoor area of a construction site is only illegal if it occurs near flammable materials. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong to seek more elderly care places in Guangdong, Chris Sun says

Welfare chief tells SCMP number of older residents moving into mainland care homes under government scheme has risen ninefold in recent years.

A Chinese New Year fair at an elderly home in Nansha, Guangzhou. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong transport

KMB told to probe machines that gave free bus rides as new HK$2 scheme launched

Faulty machines offered full rebates to customers who tapped their Octopus cards.

Hong Kong transport

Revamped transport fare scheme triggers concerns about cost for working elderly

Hong Kong’s revised scheme now requires elderly and people with disabilities to pay 20 per cent of fares for trips costing over HK$10.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong must look beyond mainland China talent to stay global, experts say

Under top talent scheme, authorities have approved 126,942 applications since 2023, with 94.5 per cent – or 120,009 – coming from mainland China.

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Visitors at the CareerConnect Expo, part of the Global Talent Summit Week organised by Hong Kong Talent Engage, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong transport

Government to launch guide to help elderly Hongkongers with revised HK$2 fares

Welfare chief says authorities will widely publicise changes to scheme, and guide will show commuters best routes to help them save money.

A sticker advertising Hong Kong’s HK$2 transport subsidy scheme. The government expects the changes will save HK$550 million in the next financial year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Changes to Hong Kong’s HK$2 transport subsidy scheme to kick in on April 3

Under revision, elderly and disabled residents will enjoy flat rate for trips costing HK$10 or less, pay 20 per cent of fares exceeding threshold.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Global Talent Summit Week affirms Hong Kong’s push for diversity, innovation

The event helps showcase the progress made on attracting talented professionals to the city as it evolves beyond its financial centre role.

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