Hong Kong Leader Replaces Tourism and Transport Ministers in Midterm Shake-Up
Chief Executive John Lee cites the need for reform and stronger leadership to revitalize key economic sectors after underwhelming performance by outgoing officials.
- Tourism Minister Kevin Yeung Yun-hung and Transport Minister Lam Sai-hung were dismissed after less than 2.5 years in office, marking the shortest tenures for such roles in Hong Kong's history.
- Their replacements, Rosanna Law Shuk-pui and Mable Chan, were chosen for their reform-oriented approaches and extensive government experience.
- John Lee emphasized the need to recover lost time and economic momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic and 2019 protests, with tourism and transport seen as critical sectors for revitalization.
- Outgoing officials faced criticism for delays in major projects, such as a creative industries blueprint and a multibillion-dollar airport expansion, as well as public backlash over high-profile controversies.
- Experts note that while the reshuffle reflects a strategic focus on results, challenges like interdepartmental coordination and evolving tourism strategies remain unresolved.
South China Morning Post 
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