Eric Chan
Eric Chan Kwok-ki SBS IDSM JP (Chinese: 陳國基; born 5 April 1959) is a Hong Kong politician who is the incumbent Chief Secretary for Administration since 1 July 2022. He was also the secretary-general of the Committee for Safeguarding National Security (2020–2022).[2] Previously, he served as Director of the Chief Executive's Office (2017–2022) and Director of Immigration (2011–2016).[3][4]
In this Hong Kong name, the surname is Chan. In accordance with Hong Kong custom, the Western-style name is Eric Chan and the Chinese-style name is Chan Kwok-ki.
Eric Chan Kwok-ki
5 April 1959
British Hong Kong
Kristy Lai Chin-har[1]
Shatin, Hong Kong
Civil servant
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Early life[edit]
Chan studied in CCC Heep Woh College from 1972 to 1976. In 1982, he graduated from Hong Kong Shue Yan College (Now Hong Kong Shue Yan University). During the year of his services, he completed a bachelor of Laws degree at Tsinghua University in 2001.
Awards[edit]
In 2001, Chan was awarded the Hong Kong Immigration Service Long Service Medal. In 2009, he received the Hong Kong Immigration Service Medal for Distinguished Service (IDSM).
Personal life[edit]
Chan's wife tested positive for COVID-19, and Chan was sent to compulsory quarantine on 21 June 2022; Chan later tested positive for it.[32]
Chan and his family own 3 properties.[33]
Chan is a voting member of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.[34]