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Beijing Appoints Janice Tse as Hong Kong Affairs Minister

3/30/2026

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Beijing appointed Janice Tse Siu-wa as Hong Kong's new constitutional and mainland affairs minister after Erick Tsang Kwok-wai resigned due to health issues.
The State Council made the decision on Monday after Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu nominated Tse.
Janice Tse Siu-wa has served in the Hong Kong Government since 1987.
Tse served as director of Home Affairs in 2016.
Tse served as permanent secretary for the environment in 2022.

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Beijing appointed Janice Tse Siu-wa as Hong Kong's new constitutional and mainland affairs minister after Erick Tsang Kwok-wai resigned due to health issues.
The State Council made the decision on Monday after Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu nominated Tse.
Janice Tse Siu-wa has served in the Hong Kong Government since 1987.
Tse served as director of Home Affairs in 2016.
Tse served as permanent secretary for the environment in 2022.