Compiled from the following sources:

Special biographic research
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2002-2006

Who's Who, Current Chinese Leaders
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2003-2005

Revision History:

Biography Revised: 7/1/2012
Career Data Updated: 7/1/2012

PHOTO: Donald Tsang
Donald Tsang 曾荫权
Former Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)
Born: 1944
Birthplace: Hong Kong SAR

Biography

Donald Tsang Yam-Kuen, male, is a native of Hong Kong. He was born in 1944, and he was educated in Hong Kong and attended Harvard University in the US.

Tsang joined the Civil Service in 1967 and has held many positions in the Administration dealing with local administration, finance, trade and policies relating to the return of Hong Kong to China during his career. He also was attached to the Asian Development Bank in Manila for a year and worked on water supply and railway development projects in the Philippines and Bangladesh.

Prior to becoming Chief Secretary in 2001, Tsang was Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. During his six-year tenure as Financial Secretary, Mr. Tsang steered Hong Kong through the Asian financial crisis that swept across the region in 1997 and 1998. He later launched rigorous reforms to enhance the local financial infrastructure. In 2002, Tsang left the civil service and joined the team of principal officials under a new accountability system of government.

He served asChief Executive of Hong Kong SAR from 2005 to 2012.

Career Data

2005—2012 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—2001 Financial Secretary, Central People's Government Hong Kong SAR
1997 Received Knighthood, (from British Sovereign for distinguished service to Hong Kong)
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
Honorary Doctorate, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR
Graduate, Harvard University USA, Massachusetts, Cambridge (Recieved Master's Degree (Public Administration))


Recent Travel & Appearances

29 Jun 12 Travelled to Hong Kong SAR
Central government fully recognizes Tsang's work: President Hu
29 Jun 12 Travelled to Hong Kong SAR
President Hu attends private dinner of Tsang
19 Apr 12 Travelled to Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong chief executive focuses on smooth handover
16 Jan 12 Hong Kong's chief executive unveils economic growth strategies
26 Dec 11 Was in Beijing Municipality
Chinese president says overall situation good for Hong Kong, Macao SARs
26 Dec 11 Was in Beijing Municipality
Chinese premier stresses efforts to ensure long-term prosperity, stability of HK, Macao SARs
11 Nov 11 Travelled to USA, Hawaii, Honolulu
Hu reaffirms support to Hong Kong's stability, prosperity
11 Nov 11 Travelled to USA, Hawaii, Honolulu
Hu reaffirms support to Hong Kong's stability, prosperity
30 Sep 11 Immigration Ordinance for domestic helpers violates HK Basic Law: Judge
30 Sep 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

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