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THU · 2026-09-24 · 13:50 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0924-113793
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Exco declarations reveal new roles for ex-lawmakers as minister retains 22 flats

Hong Kong's Executive Council members have updated their declarations of interest, revealing new business ventures and corporate board roles for former lawmakers. Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Secretary Janice Tse Siu-wa continues to hold the most property among ministers, owning 22 flats.

Matthew ChengSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-24 · 13:50 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Exco declarations reveal new roles for ex-lawmakers as minister retains 22 flats
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Hong Kong's Executive Council members have updated their declarations of interest, revealing new business ventures and corporate board roles for former lawmakers. Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Secretary Janice Tse Siu-wa continues to hold the most property among ministers, owning 22 flats. These annual declarations, published on Thursday, are mandated by regulations for all Executive Council members, including senior politically appointed officials. The disclosures cover their investments, property ownership, and community group memberships. The information provides transparency regarding the financial interests of the city's top decision-makers.

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Regulations require all Exco members to declare investments, property ownership, and community group memberships.

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Executive Council's annually updated declarations of interest were published on Thursday.

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Constitutional affairs chief Janice Tse Siu-wa remains the biggest landlord among ministers.

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Updated declarations of interest by Exco members reveal new business ventures and corporate board appointments for former lawmakers.

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Updated declarations of interest by members of Hong Kong’s top decision-making body have revealed new business ventures and corporate board appointments for several former veteran lawmakers, while constitutional affairs chief Janice Tse Siu-wa remains the biggest landlord among ministers.The Executive Council’s annually updated declarations of interest were published on Thursday in accordance with regulations requiring all members, including senior politically appointed officials, to declare their investments, property ownership and membership of community groups.
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