Kwong Kei-chi
Kwong Ki Chi (born 2 April 1951), nicknamed "Child Prodigy Chi", is a former Hong Kong government official. He served as Financial Secretary (1995–1997), Secretary for the Treasury (1997–1998), and the first Secretary for Information Technology and Broadcasting (1998–2000).[1][2] He later became Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange but resigned due to the penny stock incident triggered by Frederick Ma. Since 2007, he has served as Chairman of Macau Legend Development.
Background
Kwong grew up in Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island. He has an elder brother, Kwong Ki Tak, a practicing barrister.[3] His father was a police officer. Kwong attended Police Government Primary School, Arsenal Street (he originally applied to Hollywood Road Police School in 1956[4], Primary 6 in 1962)[5], then Queen’s College[6]. He later earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Hong Kong. In the 1970s, Kwong joined the government; in September 1972 he was appointed as a Trade Officer, and in October 1978 transferred to the Administrative Service.
From the late 1980s, Kwong held key posts including:
- Principal Assistant Secretary for Monetary Affairs (1988–1989)
- Deputy Commissioner, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (1989–1992)
- Deputy Secretary for the Treasury (1992–1995)
- Financial Secretary (1995–1997)
- Secretary for the Treasury (1997–1998)
- Secretary for Information Technology and Broadcasting (1998–2000)
He resigned in 2000 for personal reasons, ending his 27-year civil service career. Prior to his departure, he earned a Management Diploma from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and an MPhil from the University of Cambridge.
Career
After leaving the government, Kwong became Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. However, following the penny stock incident caused by Frederick Ma, he took administrative responsibility and resigned.[7] Since 2007, Kwong has served as Chairman of Macau Legend Development.
Notable Incidents
In 2008, following the Miss Asia Pageant, ATV CEO Ricky Wong questioned the vote results and initiated an investigation. An independent inquiry committee was formed with Kwong Ki Chi as chairman to investigate the vote discrepancy.
In June 2011, Kwong had a dispute with Lau Ming-wai at a swimming pool at Shan Kwong Road Club. After physical contact during swimming, Kwong allegedly pushed Lau's head underwater. A complaint was filed with the Jockey Club, which reviewed CCTV footage and suspended Kwong's membership for 12 months.[8]
Personal Life
Kwong is married. His son Kwong Chi-yin married Sun Hoi-ning on 21 November 2009, with Kwong using his Mercedes "KC1300" as the wedding car.[9]
References
- ↑ 1998 Gazette Notice No. 2193. Hong Kong SAR Government Gazette. Vol. 2. No. 19. 1998-05-08. p.4591
- ↑ 2000 Gazette Notice No. 1363. Hong Kong SAR Government Gazette. Vol. 4. No. 10. 2000-03-10. p.1891
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%84%BA%E5%85%B6%E5%BF%97#cite_ref-3
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%84%BA%E5%85%B6%E5%BF%97#cite_ref-4
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%84%BA%E5%85%B6%E5%BF%97#cite_ref-%E9%84%BA%E5%85%B6%E5%BF%97%E7%82%BA%E4%BA%8B%E6%A5%AD%E5%85%A5%E7%B1%8D%E6%BE%B3%E9%96%80_5-0
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%84%BA%E5%85%B6%E5%BF%97#cite_ref-6
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%84%BA%E5%85%B6%E5%BF%97#cite_ref-8
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%84%BA%E5%85%B6%E5%BF%97#cite_ref-10
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%84%BA%E5%85%B6%E5%BF%97#cite_ref-11
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