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John Tsang

John Tsang

Born

21 Apr 1951

Industry

Politics

Job Title

Politician

Former financial secretary John Tsang Chun-wah, is now vice-chairman of Ion Pacific. Photo: David Wong

Hong Kong’s ex-finance tsar is now a fintech evangelist

14 Jun 2018 - 8:00AM

Tung Chee-hwa remembered for foresight in developing Hong Kong’s tech sector

13 Sep 2026 - 10:23PM

Hong Kong economy

US tariffs to have short-term impact on Hong Kong, finance chief Paul Chan says

6 Apr 2025 - 8:24PMvideocam

Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Why Hong Kong’s austere budget is hard for the public to swallow

With the bulk of cost-cutting aimed at the elderly, children, families and education, for the government to exempt itself is not a good look.

3 Mar 2025 - 9:30AM

Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po holds a press conference at the government headquarters after delivering the 2025-26 budget on February 26. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong-UK spying row

UK spying case puts Hong Kong trade offices in London, elsewhere in cross hairs

Hong Kong trade office in London was where former city leader Carrie Lam and ex-finance chief John Tsang nurtured their budding government careers.

15 May 2024 - 8:30AMvideocam

Hong Kong budget 2024-25

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan dismisses fears bond issuance plan may hurt credit ratings

Finance chief also issues rejoinder after predecessor slams bond issuance proposal in new budget, says past administration failed to boost land supply at the time.

4 Mar 2024 - 4:35PM

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s top 2 parties clash over DAB veteran’s views on national security

War of words breaks out between Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong and Federation of Trade Unions lawmakers over national security law.

21 Feb 2024 - 11:58PM

Jasper Tsang comes under fire from Federation of Trade Unions’ lawmaker after Op-Ed on new national security legislation. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Hong Kong economy

Universities’ ChatGPT ban unnecessary, says Hong Kong’s former finance chief

John Tsang says AI tools should be included in curriculum and students should be taught skills that cannot be replaced by machines.

26 Mar 2023 - 9:14PMvideocam

Covid-19 won’t last forever, but online learning here to stay: former Hong Kong official

John Tsang, who founded the non-profit Esperanza in 2018, foresees blend of traditional classroom teaching, remote classes going forward.

27 Oct 2020 - 9:30AM

Universal suffrage in Hong Kong

Opinion | With security law in place, centrists should seek universal suffrage

As both ends of the political spectrum wage an ideological war, centrists must articulate a cogent, progressive and reformist vision to fix the long-standing governance problems, and stand up for the city’s values.

2 Aug 2020 - 11:00AMvideocam

Protesters display a banner saying: “I want universal suffrage” during a march on July 1, 2016. Pro-establishment lawmakers have insisted that a lack of national security was the primary factor holding Hong Kong back from “deserving” universal suffrage. Photo: AP

Coronavirus pandemic

Opinion | Covid-19 crisis offers opportunity to overhaul Hong Kong society

Pathogens have a long history of transforming human life. Covid-19 presents opportunities to change our high-consumption lifestyle, and tackle Hong Kong’s economic and political problems.

20 Apr 2020 - 9:20AMvideocam

Two women wearing masks wait to cross the street in Hong Kong on April 11 as the city fights to contain the coronavirus outbreak. At the end of April, Hong Kong will have been fighting Covid-19 for three months. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong protests

Opinion | How the pan-democrats can score a bigger win in 2022

With their win last month, the pan-democrats could make a difference in the next chief executive election. This is a cause they must unite around, to live up to the expectations of the voters who sent them back to the district councils.

13 Dec 2019 - 6:16AMvideocam

Hong Kong protests

Letters | The people have spoken: where’s the need for more dialogue?

7 Dec 2019 - 9:00AMvideocam

Hong Kong protests

Opinion | Hong Kong needs a new leader and a new start. Let it be John Tsang

Carrie Lam is still waiting for the IPCC to submit its report on police conduct, when even international experts raise doubts about the police watchdog. A new chief executive needs to step in and set up an independent investigation.

15 Nov 2019 - 12:05PM

Former financial secretary John Tsang Chun-wah during an interview in 2018. Photo: David Wong

Former Financial Secretary John Tsang joins virtual insurer

Analysts believe a big name like Tsang could help the digital start-up to compete with traditional insurers.

2 Apr 2019 - 3:20PM

Former Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang joins virtual insurer Bowtie as a senior adviser

Sympathy for the leader: John Tsang recognises ‘difficulties’ Lam faces

Popular figure regales audiences at HKU forum with friendly jibes at former political rival and previous chief executive CY Leung, recommending they listen to Disney hit ‘Let It Go’.

14 Sep 2018 - 5:03PM

No regrets or looking back for busy ex-finance chief John Tsang

In a wide-ranging interview, the political veteran whose bid last year to lead the city fell short says he now balances three projects with an eye on ‘meaningful returns’.

14 Jun 2018 - 9:23AM

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In second bet on fintech, John Tsang backs identification project

14 Jun 2018 - 1:32PM

Former Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang Chun-wah. Photo: David Wong

Legislative Council of Hong Kong

John Tsang launches broadside at politicians ‘ruining city’s systems’

Former financial secretary speaking at forum organised be pro-democracy Project Citizens Foundation

9 Jun 2018 - 11:08PM

Former financial secretary John Tsang joins merchant bank Ion Pacific

The bank said Tsang’s entrepreneurial vision that powered his bid for the highest office in Hong Kong last year, mirrors its own drive to be part of the city’s continuing development as a global technology hub

7 Jun 2018 - 4:56PM

John Tsang looks to start fund for budding Hong Kong entrepreneurs

27 Mar 2018 - 7:00AM

Former financial secretary John Tsang Chun-wah announced the plans on Facebook live. Photo: Facebook

Hong Kong Budget 2018-2019

Hong Kong government’s problem: it has ‘too much money’

Annual surplus likely to be just shy of HK$160 billion by the end of financial year, source suggests, as pressure mounts on financial chief for budget giveaways

20 Feb 2018 - 10:57AM

Annual surplus likely to be just shy of HK$160 billion by the end of financial year, source suggests, as pressure mounts on financial chief for budget giveaways

Row with government rumbles on, as John Tsang plugs TV show

Defeated chief executive candidate insists he did not need to declare work with broadcaster RTHK, because it was unpaid, and says he is waiting to hear from Chief Executive’s Office

4 Nov 2017 - 10:58PM

Policy on post-office roles not about politics

28 Oct 2017 - 2:02AM

John Tsang shrugs off accusations he failed to declare employment

27 Oct 2017 - 7:01AM

Former financial secretary John Tsang speaks outside the High Court on Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Carrie Lam hopes John Tsang will respect system for former officials

24 Oct 2017 - 10:29PM

Hong Kong’s leader says arrangement for declaration of employment does not carry any penalties, but has worked well for 10 years

John Tsang probe ‘shows ex-office holders need clearer guidelines’

24 Oct 2017 - 12:33PM

Hong Kong’s chief secretary says Tsang probe ‘purely procedural’

23 Oct 2017 - 3:29PM

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