When was Henry Tang born?

Henry Tang was born on 6 September 1952 in British Hong Kong.

What positions has Henry Tang held?

Positions held by Henry Tang include: Chief Secretary for Administration (2007–2011); Chief Executive of Hong Kong (2005–2005); Financial Secretary (2003–2007); Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology (2002–2003); member of the Provisional Legislative Council (1997–1998).

Where did Henry Tang study?

Henry Tang was educated at University of Michigan, Pui Ching Middle School, Culford School.

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Henry Tang

Hong Kong politician and businessman

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Henry Tang Ying-yen is a Hong Kong politician who served as the Chief Secretary of Hong Kong between 2007 and 2011. He held the position of Financial Secretary from 2003 to 2007. In 2012, he lost the Hong Kong Chief Executive Election to Leung Chun-ying.

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Born: 6 September 1952 wd
Place of birth: British Hong Kong wd
Citizenship: British Hong Kong, People's Republic of China wd
Occupation: politician, justice of the peace wd
Political party: Liberal Party (1993–2002) wd
Education: University of Michigan, Pui Ching Middle School, Culford School wd

Positions held wd

Chief Secretary for Administration (1 July 2007 – 28 September 2011)
Chief Executive of Hong Kong (25 May 2005 – 21 June 2005)
Financial Secretary (5 August 2003 – 30 June 2007)
Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology (1 July 2002 – 3 August 2003)
member of the Provisional Legislative Council (25 January 1997 – 30 June 1998)
member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong (25 January 1997 – 30 June 1998)
member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
standing member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

Awards wd

Grand Bauhinia Medal
Gold Bauhinia Star
honorary doctor of the Jiangnan University (2014)
honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
honorary doctor of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Questions

When was Henry Tang born?: Henry Tang was born on 6 September 1952 in British Hong Kong.
What positions has Henry Tang held?: Positions held by Henry Tang include: Chief Secretary for Administration (2007–2011); Chief Executive of Hong Kong (2005–2005); Financial Secretary (2003–2007); Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology (2002–2003); member of the Provisional Legislative Council (1997–1998).
Where did Henry Tang study?: Henry Tang was educated at University of Michigan, Pui Ching Middle School, Culford School.

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Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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