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Donald Tsang
Donald Tsang
Donald Tsang Yam-kuen served Hong Kong as chief executive from 2005 to 2012.
Born
7 Oct 1944
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Former Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR
A sticker advertising the HK$2 fare scheme for the elderly and disabled is shown on a minibus on February 21. The plan implemented in 2012 was imaginative and socially significant, but the 2022 expansion of the scheme was a mistake. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Not too late to correct Carrie Lam’s mistake with HK$2 fare subsidy

Policy errors made by previous leaders need to be acknowledged, so the city can course-correct and achieve savings immediately.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | The problem with Hong Kong officials’ rising salaries

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Synagistics set for Hong Kong listing through SPAC backed by former HKMA head

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Spending by former Hong Kong leaders begs scrutiny

As Hong Kong taxpayers are left with ballooning bills for offices, ex-chief executives must be reminded to act conscientiously and responsibly with money.

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Former Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor is the city’s only ex-leader with an office at prime commercial premises. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Annual operating costs for offices of ex-Hong Kong leaders reach HK$21 million

Revised estimate of recurrent expenditure for Carrie Lam’s office at Pacific Place in Admiralty was around HK$9.17 million, director of administration says.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Article 23: after the victory lap, what’s next for Hong Kong?

In passing Hong Kong’s domestic national security law, John Lee has pulled off a historic feat which none of his predecessors were able to accomplish. But, much explanation and clarification are needed to assuage concerns. Now, the campaign to tell the real story about the legislation begins.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong officials laud city’s first Chinese chief justice at private memorial

Chief Executive John Lee, former leaders Carrie Lam and Donald Tsang among those attending private memorial for Ti-liang Yang, who died earlier this year at age 93.

Ti-liang Yang (centre), Hong Kong’s first ethnic Chinese chief justice, at the opening of the legal year in 1995. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong

Editorial | Latest figures cannot hide need for better Hong Kong population strategy

With city’s birth rate hitting a new low and emigration continuing, a more holistic policy is called for despite an uptick in numbers.

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Hong Kong housing

Opinion | Why can’t Hongkongers resist illegal home improvements?

The phenomenon claims everyone from government officials to New Territories villagers. While keeping safety paramount, it may be time to update building regulations to offer room for creativity.

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Hong Kong transport

Commuter spending under Hong Kong elderly transport scheme will be examined: John Lee

Chief Executive John Lee says he understands the concerns over scheme, but stopped short of confirming if review is needed.

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An elderly resident uses an Octopus card to pay a minibus fare. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong government has failed to tell story of new district councils well

The administration should have shut down ‘district councils’ altogether, given that its proposal to overhaul them will face little resistance in the Legislative Council. As it is, the government’s failure to rename and rebrand the district-level bodies has led to the criticism that the overhaul is a ‘regression’.

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Chief Executive John Lee (centre) announces an overhaul of district councils during a press conference at the government headquarters in Hong Kong on May 2. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong housing

Opinion | On housing, John Lee mustn’t make the same mistake as past leaders

After the Asian financial crisis, a group of professionals tried to warn the government against a damaging standstill in land development, but the advice fell on deaf ears. Hong Kong continues to face mountain-like obstacles to land development, and would benefit from a more participatory approach to governance.

IPO

Former HKMA chief Norman Chan’s SPAC completes US$127 million IPO

HK Acquisition Corp’s IPO as the city’s third special purpose acquisition company is fully subscribed and slated for listing in mid August, sources say.

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Carrie Lam

Hong Kong lawmakers demand explanation over Lam’s new HK$8.7 million office

Including renovation fees, Lam’s new work space will cost taxpayers at least HK$22.3 million in next three years.

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Former chief executive Carrie Lam’s new office in Pacific Place, Admiralty. Photo: Sam Tsang
HK CE election 2022

Police to mobilise as many as 7,000 officers for Hong Kong leadership election

Nearly 3,000 officers will be deployed on Hong Kong Island, mostly to guard the election venue in Wan Chai, according to a source.

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Police will be out in force on Sunday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Editorial | John Lee has to prove he can win the hearts and minds of Hong Kong’s people

Beijing’s choice for next Hong Kong leader has many challenges ahead, from winning the support of the Election Committee and public to restoring business confidence and rebuilding the city.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s Bauhinia think tank to close down after 16 years

Analysts say exit underscores limited room for think tanks to develop in a city where policymaking has been dominated by officials.

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Carrie Lam

Beijing will punish corruption, Carrie Lam says in dismissing anti-bribery pledge

Legislation that constrains chief executive goes ‘against our political system’, city leader tells radio audience, but central government will ‘definitely see’ any acts of corruption.

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Chief Executive Carrie Lam (centre) arrives at RTHK on Saturday to appear on a radio show. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong politics

How policy address history explains Hong Kong’s present struggles

The changes in the number of references to democracy, consensus, youth and inequality in policy addresses since the handover reveal that our leaders have abysmal political reflexes, are elitist and have failed to translate talk into action.

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Coronavirus pandemic

Opinion | After a dreadful year, three wishes for Hong Kong in 2021

So-called friends of Hong Kong should stop ‘helping’ us. Young idealistic proponents of political reform should be less naive. And, with society still deeply divided, it’s time for all parties to launch a serious effort at reconciliation.

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Carrie Lam

Editorial | Bribery exemption for Hong Kong leader must end despite complexity

Carrie Lam told reporters on December 1 that she would drop an attempt to extend anti-bribery legislation to cover the chief executive position. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s litany of failures left Beijing with no choice but to intervene

Incessant political squabbling and a refusal to compromise left Beijing with no choice but to take the lead on national security laws. The local government has been aloof and unresponsive while the opposition has failed to offer any serious counterproposals.

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Trams sit stranded as thousands of people block the streets during a protest against Article 23 legislation in Hong Kong on July 1, 2003. Photo: AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles

Letters | What Hong Kong must do to clear the road for electric vehicles

Hong Kong protests

Anti-government victory in district council elections will not bring peace

In calmer times, the diligent provision of district services has been enough for pro-establishment district council candidates. This is no longer the case, as overall dissatisfaction in Hong Kong has led voters to reward extremist tactics.

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Carrie Lam policy address 2019

Why a pre-recorded policy address won’t cut it for Carrie Lam

The government’s missteps didn’t start with the extradition bill – top officials’ actions have consistently lacked accountability. No one expects the policy address to end her troubles, but Lam’s reliance on pre-recorded messages won’t help her battered image.

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, flanked by members of her cabinet, calls on the public to condemn violence and disassociate with rioters, on October 5. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong protests

Letters | Why democracy is not the solution to Hong Kong’s real problems

Tycoon privilege and the lack of social mobility are the reasons for the public anger behind the current protests. Shifting the focus to a loss of freedom – to instil fear of China – is disingenuous.

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Members of Hong Kong’s medical sector attend a protest rally in Central on August 2. Democracy does not guarantee a free, stable, wealthy and happy society. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong protests

Letters | Troubled Hong Kong needs a Lee Kuan Yew figure

Donald Tsang discusses jail and why Hong Kong is still a ‘place of happiness’

‘God will care for us’: Former city chief talks about disgrace and imprisonment for first time since top court cleared him of criminal misconduct last month.

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