| 2005— | Chief Executive, Central People's Government Hong Kong SAR | |
| 2002 | Received Grand Bauhinia Medal, (from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) | |
| 2001—2005 | Chief Secretary, Central People's Government Hong Kong SAR | |
| 1997 | Received Knighthood, (from British Sovereign for distinguished service to Hong Kong) | |
| 1997—2001 | Financial Secretary, Central People's Government Hong Kong SAR | |
| 1993—1997 | Secretary for the Treasury, Central People's Government Hong Kong SAR | |
| 1991—1993 | Director-General of Trade, Central People's Government Hong Kong SAR | |
| 1985—1989 | Deputy Secretary, Central People's Government, General Duties Branch Hong Kong SAR | |
| 1977—???? | Secretary, Asian Development Bank, Manila Office Philippines, Manila | |
| Honorary Doctorate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR |
| 04/19/12 | Hong Kong chief executive focuses on smooth handover |
| 01/16/12 | Hong Kong's chief executive unveils economic growth strategies |
| 09/30/11 | Immigration Ordinance for domestic helpers violates HK Basic Law: Judge |
| 09/30/11 | The Central Government has appointed Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Stephen Lam as the new Chief Secretary of Hong Kong, replacing Henry Tang who has resigned |
| 09/29/11 | Seven scientists awarded Shaw Prize in Hong Kong |