The Government announced today (May 4) that Mr John Tse Chun-chung will take up the appointment as Director of Information Services on May 5, 2026, following an open-cum-in-service recruitment exercise.

     Commenting on the appointment of Mr Tse, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, said, "Mr Tse has extensive experience in public administration, is highly skilled in handling media and public relations, and possesses outstanding leadership and management capabilities. I am confident that under his leadership, the Information Services Department will strive to promote public understanding of government policies and positions, and tell the world about the good stories of Hong Kong."

     Mr Tse joined the Government in 1999 and served in various positions both at frontline department and policy bureau. He was seconded to the Chief Executive's Office under civil service appointment terms to serve as the Communications Secretary in August 2022, and has been serving as Information Co-ordinator since June 2024. In February 2026, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau conducted a selection process, including an open-cum-in-service recruitment exercise, for the post of Director of Information Services. Following the selection process, Mr Tse has been identified as the most suitable candidate. The Government appointed Mr Tse as the Director of Information Services under the civil service appointment terms, effective on May 5.

Ends/Monday, May 4, 2026
Issued at HKT 16:00

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