# Michael Tien

_Hong Kong politician and businessman_

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Last updated: 2026-10-07

> Michael Tien Puk-sun is a Hong Kong politician, businessman and former member of the Legislative Council. He is the founder and chairman of the G2000 and U2 Clothing retail chains and former chairman of the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (KCRC). He was formerly a member of the Liberal Party, which was led by his elder brother, James Tien, and a member of the New People's Party.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 August 1950 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80332#P569))
- **Place of birth:** British Hong Kong ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80332#P19))
- **Citizenship:** British Hong Kong; People's Republic of China ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80332#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; businessperson; justice of the peace; entrepreneur ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80332#P106))
- **Political party:** Roundtable (since 7 May 2017); New People's Party (2010–2017); Liberal Party (2008–2010) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80332#P102))
- **Education:** Cornell University; Harvard Business School; Harvard University; Cornell University College of Engineering; Worcester Academy; St. Teresa's School Kowloon; Diocesan Preparatory School; Diocesan Boys' School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80332#P69))
- **Official website:** michaeltien.hk ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80332#P856))
- **Positions held:** Tsuen Wan District councilor (since 1 January 2016); member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong (since 1 October 2012); National People's Congress deputy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80332#P39))
- **Awards:** Bronze Bauhinia Star ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80332#P166))
- **Facebook:** tien.michael ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80332#P2013))

## Questions

**When was Michael Tien born?**  
Michael Tien was born on 25 August 1950 in British Hong Kong.

**What positions has Michael Tien held?**  
Positions held by Michael Tien include: Tsuen Wan District councilor (since 1 January 2016); member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong (since 1 October 2012); National People's Congress deputy.

**Where did Michael Tien study?**  
Michael Tien was educated at Cornell University, Harvard Business School, Harvard University, Cornell University College of Engineering.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Michael Tien](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Tien) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q80332](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80332) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
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## Cite this page

"Michael Tien". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/michael-tien. Retrieved 7 November 2026.