A Hong Kong policeman turned public relations adviser will be promoted to lead the government’s Information Services Department, the South China Morning Post has learned.John Tse Chun-chung, who has served as the government’s information coordinator since 2024, is expected to take up the post on a three-year contract as early as Tuesday.Tse, 49, joined the police force in 1999. He became a well-known face during the 2019 social unrest, when he led the force’s daily press conferences while still a chief superintendent.
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MON · 2026-05-04 · 01:02 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0504-73502
NSR-2026-0504-73502News Report·EN·Political Strategy
Former police spokesman John Tse set for top government media role
John Tse Chun-chung, a former police spokesman, is reportedly set to become the new head of Hong Kong's Information Services Department. Tse, who has been serving as the government's information coordinator since 2024, is expected to begin his new role on a three-year contract as early as Tuesday.
Olga WongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-04 · 01:02 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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John Tse Chun-chung, a former police spokesman, is reportedly set to become the new head of Hong Kong's Information Services Department. Tse, who has been serving as the government's information coordinator since 2024, is expected to begin his new role on a three-year contract as early as Tuesday. The 49-year-old joined the police force in 1999 and gained prominence as chief superintendent leading daily press conferences during the 2019 social unrest. This appointment signifies a significant move for Tse from law enforcement to a key government communications position.
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John Tse joined the police force in 1999.
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John Tse led the force’s daily press conferences while still a chief superintendent during the 2019 social unrest.
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John Tse is expected to take up the post on a three-year contract as early as Tuesday.
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John Tse Chun-chung is expected to be promoted to lead the government’s Information Services Department.
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John Tse became a well-known face during the 2019 social unrest.
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