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Donald Tsang Yam-kuen's Lack Of Commitment - Daai Tou Laam Diary After the election, Donald Tsang is just going to come out and say that we can’t make any progress towards universal suffrage because the CSD “was unable to come to a consensus.” “Views,” he’ll say with the expression of a doctor announcing the death of a patient to the relatives, “were just too diverse. Tsang hemmed and hawed on the question and refused to commit to stop closing schools. And for economic development policy, Tsang clearly showed the out-of-touch hand of someone who has been working in a civil service position for 40 years, where shoe shining is the requirement to climb the ladder. www.the-eleven.com /~tjlegg/index.php?/archives/2395-Donald-Tsang-Yam-kuens-Lack-Of-Commitment.html   (770 words)

Tsang re-elected in Hong Kong - Donald Tsang Yam Kuen was overwhelmingly re-elected to a thi... Tsang re-elected in Hong Kong - Donald Tsang Yam Kuen was overwhelmingly re-elected to a thi... HONG KONG, March 25 (UPI) -- Donald Tsang Yam Kuen was overwhelmingly re-elected to a third term as chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Tsang, who was teary-eyed as he bowed to the audience, received a bouquet of flowers from supporters and embraced his wife, pledged to narrow the gap between Hong Kong's wealthy and poor. www.politicalgateway.com /news/read/70598   (167 words)

Donald Tsang   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) Donald Tsang (曾蔭權) is the Chief Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR government who has been dubbed bow-tied Tsang because of his fashion style. As Chief Secretary, Tsang ranks second to the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Tung Chee Hwa, and advises him on matters of policy and deputises for him during his absence. Tsang joined the civil service in January 1967 and has held many positions ranging from finance, trade to policies relating to the handover of Hong Kong's sovereignty to the People's Republic of China. bopedia.com /en/wikipedia/d/do/donald_tsang.html   (437 words)

Donald Tsang Information Tsang was born in Hong Kong in October 7, 1944. Tsang, however, won the support of a wide spectrum of society ranging from pro-democracy groups to business tycoons and this appeared to outweigh the misgivings of certain members of the communist hierarchy and their supporters within Hong Kong. Although Donald Tsang stated publicly that each sponsor could not sponsor in excess of hundred-thousand Hong Kong dollars, some of the businessmen tried to sponsor him in different names, for example, Stanley Ho from Shun Tak Group and Lee Shau Kee from Henderson Land Development each sponsored HK$1 million under their family members' names. www.bookrags.com /wiki/Donald_Tsang   (1883 words)

Donald Tsang Information Tsang was born in Hong Kong in October 7, 1944. Tsang joined the civil service in January 1967, and he has held positions in many different government departments, ranging from finance and trade to policies relating to the transfer of Hong Kong's sovereignty from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China. Although Donald Tsang stated publicly that each sponsor could not sponsor in excess of hundred-thousand Hong Kong dollars, some of the businessmen tried to sponsor him in different names, for example, Stanley Ho from Shun Tak Group and Lee Shau Kee from Henderson Land Development each sponsored HK$1 million under their family members' names. donald-tsang.zdnet.co.za /zdnet/Donald_Tsang   (2839 words)

Who's Who in China's Leadership Donald Tsang Yam-kuen was born in October 1944, in Hong Kong. Donald Tsang joined the Civil Service in January 1967 and has held many positions in the Administration in connection with local administration, finance, trade, and policies relating to the return of Hong Kong to China. Tsang was uncontested in the June 2005 election for the position of Chief Executive of the government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and was formally appointed by the Central People's Government of China on 21 June 2005. www.china.org.cn /english/features/leadership/201171.htm   (342 words)

Donald Tsang - Famous Chinese People - Chinese Donald Tsang Yam Kuen Hong Kong honours systemGBM justice of the peaceJP Order of the British EmpireKBE (Chinese languageChinese: 曾蔭權) (born 1944) is Chief Secretary for Administration of Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionSAR. Tsang was born in Hong Kong in October, 1944. Tsang was formerly Sir Donald Tsang KBE though he never used his title after the handover. www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Donald_Tsang   (817 words)

AsiaMedia :: Story, Print Version Hong Kong Chief Secretary Donald Tsang Yam-kuen on Monday tried to ease fears that freedom of speech was at risk - following increasing reports of political intimidation in Hong Kong. Monday's seminar was held at the Old Wing of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Except for Mr Tsang's opening address, it was closed to the media. www.asiamedia.ucla.edu /print.asp?parentid=11466   (269 words)

Simon World :: Donald Tsang's bedroom eyes (Updated) Mr Tsang said that while he was a devout Catholic, his work had not clashed with his conscience during his 30 years in the civil service. Donald Tsang Yam-kuen has waded into the controversy over the age of consent for homosexuals, warning against what he called the "privatisation" of moral standards. He did not come right out and say that certain homosexual activity under the age of 21, leaving aside any question of whether it endangers the fabric of society, is morally repugnant and that he therefore has the right to bring the full weight of government against it. simonworld.mu.nu /archives/126603.php   (1724 words)

Hong Kong Journal Tsang insisted that Hong Kong must replace its cramped, 45-year-old main offices with efficient new quarters for the executive, judicial and legislative branches. Tsang has proved to be an adept politician and promises to spend much time working the neighborhoods in the months ahead. Tsang claims the local air has grown cleaner over the past two years, others say any gains are deceptive—reflecting, for example, increased rainfall—and that the long term trends are negative. www.hkjournal.org /commentary   (1415 words)

Chief Executive - Biography In 1977, Mr Tsang 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. Mr Tsang became the Director-General of Trade between 1991 and 1993, and was responsible for all facets of trade negotiation and administration affecting Hong Kong. Mr Tsang was educated in Hong Kong, holding a Master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University. www.ceo.gov.hk /eng/biography.htm   (485 words)

Donald Tsang Yam-kuen And Negotiating In Bad Faith - Daai Tou Laam Diary The repeated deadlock between the two is the fault of Donald Tsang pushing policies that benefit only his political cronies and being too stubborn and arrogant to negotiate in good faith with the people who love Hong Kong more than the size of their bank accounts. Donald Tsang has withheld government reports that demonstrate that the project is a white elephant. Donald Tsang Yam-kuen completely lacks a vision for Hong Kong beyond crony capitalism and government-tycoon collusion and refuses to negotiate in good faith with those that do have a vision to make Hong Kong a world class city for all of its residents. www.the-eleven.com /~tjlegg/index.php?/archives/2043-Donald-Tsang-Yam-kuen-And-Negotiating-In-Bad-Faith.html   (659 words)

Donald Tsang Yam Kuen .Tsang was well-known for his habit of wearing a bow tie. Moreover, when the Asian financial crisis came in 1997-1998, he worked with Joesph Yam, the chief executive of HK Monetary Authority and protected th Hong Kong currency peg from speculators’ attacks. Tsang has made a miracle, a salesman can be the Hong Kong’s Chief Executive. www.sttss.edu.hk /english/Writing_web/Chris.htm   (392 words)

Tsang re-elected in Hong Kong HONG KONG, March 25 Donald Tsang Yam Kuen was overwhelmingly re-elected to a third term as chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Tsang outpolled the only other contender for the five-year term, Alan Leon, 649-123 in voting by members of the Election Committee, China's official Xinhua news agency said. Tsang, who was teary-eyed as he bowed to the audience, received a bouquet of flowers from supporters and embraced his wife, pledged to narrow the gap between Hong Kong's wealthy and poor. www.earthtimes.org /articles/show/43976.html   (246 words)

People's Daily Online -- CE's job a heavy responsibility: Donald Tsang Tsang made the remarks at a press conference in Hong Kong Tuesday afternoon after the State Council appointed him as the new chief executive of the HKSAR in a special meeting earlier Tuesday. Tsang said he was pleased to know that the Central Government had appointed him as Hong Kong's chief executive for the remainder of the second term. Tsang said he wants to demonstrate to Hong Kong people that he stands ready to act, and to act in a timely way for their welfare and interests. english.people.com.cn /200506/22/eng20050622_191593.html   (426 words)

Donald Tsang appointed chief executive of HK SAR(06/21/05) Tsang resigned from the position as chief secretary of the HKSAR on May 25 to run for the CE by-election and won on June 16 supported by 714 members of the Election Committee. Tsang was nominated and supported by 714 members of the Election Committee and then won as the electee shows that he enjoys extensive recognition and support from various walks of life in Hong Kong," said Wen. Tsang exhibits relatively strong capabilities in administrative management," he said, citing that Tsang is familiar with the situations in various circles of Hong Kong and government work since he has worked in the Hong Kong government for more than 30 years. www.china-embassy.org /eng/gyzg/t200630.htm   (549 words)

Donald Tsang As Darth Bowtie, Ego-driven Shoe Shiner - Daai Tou Laam Diary Donald Tsang Yam-kuen is making James Tien Pei-chun and Ma Lik look like amateur shoe shiners by repeating these old chestnuts after having been Knighted by the Queen. And not caught by Madame Chiang is this outright lie by Donald Tsang Yam-kuen. There allegedly was a poll by the Central Policy Unit (aka Push Polls R Us), but Donald Tsang refused to allow the poll or the data to be released publicly. www.the-eleven.com /~tjlegg/index.php?/archives/2407-Donald-Tsang-As-Darth-Bowtie,-Ego-driven-Shoe-Shiner.html   (480 words)

Xinhua - English   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) At a press conference soon after the announcement, Tsang said that the next-term HKSAR government under his leadership will be a broadly representative one that will balance the interests of various sectors of the society, pledging to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor. In his election platform, Tsang promised to fully leverage the advantages of "one country, two systems" to push forward economic development, promote democratic process, consolidate Hong Kong's status as an international metropolis and establish Hong Kong as the country's international financial center. "Tsang's victory is within my expectation, and I think he is the right person to be the chief executive as he is very practical," said Gloria Luk, a 27-year-old businesswoman, after the election results were announced. news.xinhuanet.com /english/2007-03/25/content_5893106.htm   (1134 words)

Donald Tsang information - Search.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) Tsang was born in Hong Kong in October, 1944. From 1981 to 1982 Tsang studied in the United States, where he completed a Master's degree in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Tsang formally styled himself Sir Donald Tsang KBE though, like many other prominent local Chinese honoured by the Colonial government, he has not used his title since abandoning his British citizenship after the handover. domainhelp.search.com /reference/Donald_Tsang   (1955 words)

SCMP.com - Hong Kong's leading English news channel - Budget 2000 - Opinion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) Donald Tsang's "do-nothing" Budget has come as a relief, albeit an expected one, for Hong Kong. Budget Day on March 8 will be another "first" for Financial Secretary Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, and he has been laying the groundwork carefully, so that the public will not be caught unawares by what he plans to do. Financial Secretary Donald Tsang Yam-kuen is a master of the art of pulling rabbits out of a hat. special.scmp.com /budget2000/Opinion.html   (764 words)

Donald Tsang yam-kuen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) The Honourable Donald Tsang Yam-kuen is the first Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. As Deputy Secretary of the General Duties Branch between 1985 and 1989, he took part in the early stage implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, paving the way for the smooth transition of Hong Kong in 1997. Mr Tsang's long and distinguished service in the Government is widely recognized. www.cuhk.edu.hk /cpr/pressrelease/991022-1.htm   (406 words)

HK executive spends happy time with youngsters Hong Kong chief executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen has demonstrated his storytelling skills to a group of 20 children aged between 10 and 14 at the annual book fair. Casually dressed without his signature bow tie, Tsang also met Chan Yik-hei, the first student in Hong Kong to be admitted to a local university straight from Form Five. Tsang told the 16-year-old to treasure his talent and ability to contribute to Hong Kong. www.chinadaily.com.cn /china/2006-07/20/content_645522.htm   (280 words)

Premier Wen appoints Donald Tsang HK chief executive Tsang, in a statement issued immediately after the appointment, expressed his thanks to the central government, saying the opportunity to serve is "a great honor." Observers believe Tsang's past experience in helping Hong Kong out of difficulties and the central government's faith in him will be conducive to solving problems he will meet over the next five years. During the election campaign, Tsang pledged to fully leverage the advantages of "one country, two systems" in pushing forward economic development, the democratic process, consolidating Hong Kong's status as an international metropolis and establishing the city as the country's international financial center. www.chinese-embassy.org.za /eng/zgxw/t308312.htm   (860 words)

Donald Tsang wins overwhelming victory in HK CE election At a press conference soon after the announcement, Tsang said that the next-term HKSAR government under his leadership will be a broadly representative one that will balance the interests of various sectors of the society, pledging to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor. In his election platform, Tsang promised to fully leverage the advantages of "one country, two systems" to push forward economic development, promote democratic process, consolidate Hong Kong's status as an international metropolis and establish Hong Kong as the country's international financial center. "Tsang's victory is within my expectation, and I think he is the right person to be the chief executive as he is very practical," said Gloria Luk, a 27-year-old businesswoman, after the election results were announced. au.china-embassy.org /eng/xw/t306734.htm   (1184 words)

Support Drops for Hong Kong's Tsang: Angus Reid Global Monitor In June 2005, Tsang was elected unopposed by an 800-member committee to serve as Hong Kong’s chief executive for two years. Yesterday, Tsang explained his views on politics, saying, "Some might think that once a political leader has raised an ideological slogan, his supporters would naturally follow his idea and the leader could mobilize them whenever he wished to. Tsang is widely expected to be appointed to a new four-year term in 2008. www.angus-reid.com /polls/index.cfm/fuseaction/viewItem/itemID/13333   (399 words)

Who's Who With his trademark bow tie, an ever-present twinkle in his eye and a snappy line in soundbites for the TV news, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Donald Tsang Yam-kuen has led wits to suggest he looks like the toughest decision he has to make is where to have lunch. Tsang is also the driving force behind moves to unify the stock and futures exchanges - a vital step toward making Hong Kong a serious player in global electronic trading. Tsang's finest hour came last August, when he spectacularly intervened in the stock market to rout international speculators. www.asiaweek.com /asiaweek/magazine/99/0924/voc50people/content/donald.tsang.html   (308 words)

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