Eric Chan
Eric Chan is the Chief Secretary for Administration of Hong Kong, known for his role in managing the city’s governance and public policies. Recently, he was in the news for announcing Hong Kong's intent to file a complaint with the World Trade Organization regarding US tariffs that he claims disregard Hong Kong's status as a separate customs territory.
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Chief Secretary Eric Chan told reporters that the measures were aimed at ensuring a happy and festive mood for the election.
Hong Kong to vote in election as city mourns deadly fire
United Kingdom· 2025-12-07
Chief secretary Eric Chan stated that contractors used substandard materials in the renovations.
Hong Kong apartments fire death toll reaches 151 with more arrests made – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-02
Chief Secretary Eric Chan stated that contractors used substandard materials in the renovations.
Hong Kong arrests more suspects in fire probe as death toll hits 151
Tanzania· 2025-12-01Eric Chan announced the formation of an inter-institutional team to coordinate the criminal investigation into the deadly fire.
El incendio en Hong Kong deja ya 151 muertos y 13 arrestados por homicidio imprudente
Panama· 2025-12-01
Secretary Chief Eric Chan stated that contractors used low-quality materials in hard-to-reach areas, hiding them from inspectors.
Sobe para 151 o número de mortos no incêndio no complexo de apartamentos em Hong Kong | Hong Kong
Portugal· 2025-12-01
Hong Kong’s chief secretary Eric Chan said that those responsible for the fire caused multiple deaths for petty gains.
Anger over Hong Kong fire tests Beijing’s power ahead of elections
Canada· 2025-12-01
Hong Kong’s chief secretary, Eric Chan, said seven of 20 tested samples of the mesh netting used in scaffolding around the towers did not meet fire-retardant standards.
Hong Kong arrests 13 on suspicion of manslaughter over apartment fires | Hong Kong apartment firesUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-01
Eric Chan stated that the contractors were only looking to profit from people's lives.
Истрагата за пожарот во Хонг Конг откри небезбедна мрежа на градилиште, уапсени 11 лица
North Macedonia· 2025-12-01Eric Chan is the deputy of the Hong Kong government who emphasized the need for a transition to metal scaffolding.
Incendie à Hongkong : le bilan grimpe à 128 morts, le système d’alarme des tours mis en cause
France· 2025-11-28
Eric Chan added that it was imperative to accelerate the complete transition to metal scaffolding.
El peor incendio en décadas en Hong Kong deja 94 muertos y numerosos desaparecidos
Dominican Republic· 2025-11-28
Eric Chan, Hong Kong’s number-two official, stated that Ragasa would pose a serious threat.
Super Typhoon Ragasa: at least 14 killed in Taiwan as Hong Kong and southern China brace for impact | TaiwanUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-24
Eric Chan is the Chief Secretary for Administration in Hong Kong who commented on the threat posed by super typhoon Ragasa.
Hong Kong cancels classes, flights as super typhoon nearsUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-23Eric Chan condemned the significant tariff increases imposed by the United States as 'blackmail' affecting the financial security of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong tilda los aranceles de Estados Unidos de ‘chantaje’ contra su ‘seguridad financiera’Panama· 2025-04-14
Eric Chan announced that Hong Kong would file a complaint with the WTO regarding the US tariffs.
USA News: US-Inflationsrate überraschend gestiegen - Politik
Germany· 2025-02-12
Eric Chan stated that Hong Kong will file a complaint with the WTO regarding the US tariffs.
USA News: Warum das Weiße Haus einen AP-Reporter von Veranstaltung ausschließt - PolitikGermany· 2025-02-12Eric Chan stated that Hong Kong will file a complaint with the WTO regarding the US tariffs.
USA News: Weißes Haus schließt AP-Reporter von Veranstaltung aus - PolitikGermany· 2025-02-12Hong Kong's chief secretary Eric Chan said the US has completely ignored the city’s status as a separate customs territory.
Canada calls Trump metals tariffs ‘totally unjustified’ as Hong Kong to file complaint with WTO – business live | International tradeUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-11
