Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology
Encyclopedia
The Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology of the Hong Kong Government was responsible for promoting the manufacturing, trade, commerce and technology sectors in Hong Kong
and foster relations with players in these sectors. The position was created in 2002 by merging the previous portfolios of Secretary for Commerce and Industry (formerly Secretary for Trade and Industry) and Secretary for Information Technology and Broadcasting.
The position was abolished in 2007 when the Commerce, Industry and Technology Bureau was abolished and its responsibilities merged into that of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and foster relations with players in these sectors. The position was created in 2002 by merging the previous portfolios of Secretary for Commerce and Industry (formerly Secretary for Trade and Industry) and Secretary for Information Technology and Broadcasting.
The position was abolished in 2007 when the Commerce, Industry and Technology Bureau was abolished and its responsibilities merged into that of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
The Commerce and Economic Development Bureau is an agency of the Government of Hong Kong responsible for a range of activities such as commercial relations, investment, intellectual property enforcement, industry, tourism sector, consumer protection and market competition...
List of office holders
- Henry TangHenry TangHenry Tang Ying-yen, GBM, GBS, JP was the Chief Secretary for Administration of Hong Kong until his resignation in September 2011. He is a candidate in the Hong Kong Chief Executive election of 2012, and believed to be preferred by Beijing....
(2002 - 2004) - John TsangJohn TsangJohn Tsang Chun-wah , GBM, JP, is the current Financial Secretary of Hong Kong. His responsibility is to assist the Chief Executive of Hong Kong in overseeing policy formulation and implementation in financial, monetary, economic, trade and employment matters. He exercises control over the...
(2004 - 2006) - Joseph WongJoseph WongJoseph Wong Wing Ping GBS JP was the Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology and the Secretary for the Civil Service in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China....
(2006 - 2007)