Henry Tang
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In this Hong Kong name, the surname is Tang. In accordance with Hong Kong custom, the Western-style name is Henry Tang and the Chinese-style name is Tang Ying-yen.
Henry Tang Ying-yen GBM GBS JP (Chinese: 唐英年; born 6 September 1952) 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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Henry Tang Ying-yen | |||||||||||||
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唐英年 | |||||||||||||
Chief Secretary for Administration | |||||||||||||
In office 1 July 2007 – 30 September 2011 | |||||||||||||
Chief Executive | Donald Tsang | ||||||||||||
Preceded by | Rafael Hui | ||||||||||||
Succeeded by | Stephen Lam | ||||||||||||
3rd Financial Secretary of Hong Kong | |||||||||||||
In office 5 August 2003 – 30 June 2007 | |||||||||||||
Chief Executive | Tung Chee-hwa Donald Tsang | ||||||||||||
Preceded by | Antony Leung | ||||||||||||
Succeeded by | John Tsang | ||||||||||||
Chief Executive of Hong Kong Acting | |||||||||||||
In office 25 May 2005 – 21 June 2005 | |||||||||||||
Preceded by | Sir Donald Tsang (Acting) | ||||||||||||
Succeeded by | Sir Donald Tsang | ||||||||||||
1st Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology | |||||||||||||
In office 1 July 2002 – 3 August 2003 | |||||||||||||
Chief Executive | Tung Chee-hwa | ||||||||||||
Succeeded by | John Tsang | ||||||||||||
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Born | (1952-09-06) 6 September 1952 (age 71) Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Happy Valley, Hong Kong | ||||||||||||
Nationality | Hong Konger | ||||||||||||
Political party | Liberal Party (1993–2002) | ||||||||||||
Spouse |
Lisa Kuo (m. 1984) | ||||||||||||
Residence(s) | 7 York Road, Kowloon Tong | ||||||||||||
Alma mater | University of Michigan (BA) Cranbrook School | ||||||||||||
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Chinese name | |||||||||||||
Chinese | 唐英年 | ||||||||||||
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