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Carlson Chan Ka-shun

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The latest news and top stories on Carlson Chan Ka-shun. An Administrative Officer, he has held roles in Hong Kong's public service, including Private Secretary to the Chief Executive and Commissioner for Labour. Leading the Government Logistics Department, his remit covers government procurement, supplies management, transport operations and printing services.

Vivian Kong will take office as a legislator on January 1. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong society

The politicians, athletes, everyday people who made headlines in Hong Kong in 2025

From Regina Ip and Vivian Kong to Jimmy Lai and Ryan Choi, the Post looks at the headline makers of 2025.

6 Jan 2026 - 9:33PM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong set to unveil bottled water probe results, take disciplinary action

30 Dec 2025 - 9:44PM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong award on hold for ex-logistics chief until water scandal probe ends

12 Nov 2025 - 1:06AMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong officials involved in water procurement fiasco face disciplinary probe

Investigation will cover all officials who took part in the procurement process, regardless of rank or whether they have retired.

20 Oct 2025 - 9:37PM

A company called Xin Ding Xin Trade was awarded a contract to supply bottled water to certain government offices. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong leader’s secretary to take over scandal-hit logistics department

Vicki Kwok joined the administrative service in 1994 and has been serving as chief executive’s private secretary since May 2024.

14 Oct 2025 - 9:41PM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s new accountability system to ensure government ‘keeps fit’

City leader John Lee says ‘Heads of Department Accountability System’ will push civil servants to keep trying to improve.

20 Sep 2025 - 8:04PM

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Accountability system for Hong Kong’s top civil servants is long overdue

A fair and transparent mechanism, with effective protections for those under scrutiny, should be welcomed.

1 Oct 2025 - 7:45PM

A man looks at the government’s headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty, on February 22, 2025. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong logistics chief involved in water scandal begins pre-retirement leave

Carlson Chan’s former deputy, Avia Lai, appointed as acting director of department.

19 Sep 2025 - 11:03PM

John Lee policy address 2025

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s John Lee to tackle civil servant accountability in policy address

Move to curb incidents such as recent water scandal, although political observers warn of possible pushback from civil servants.

14 Sep 2025 - 9:11AM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong official urges ‘heightened alertness’ among staff after water scandal

Bureaus, departments must step up efforts to prevent such incidents from happening again, says memo signed by logistics chief Carlson Chan.

3 Sep 2025 - 12:27AM

The Logistics Department was forced to terminate a HK$52.9 million contract with bottled water supplier last month. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong water procurement scandal

Opinion | Water scandal another blow to public trust in Hong Kong government

While it is easy to blame systemic failures, these systems were created by people who must be held accountable.

25 Aug 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

While the government has responded more quickly to concerns over water quality this time, it still struggles to stay ahead of public confidence crises. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong politics

No separate inquiry needed to probe Hong Kong water scandal, treasury chief says

Christopher Hui defends adequacy of Audit Commission to conduct investigation, and recommends use of technology to improve vetting of tenders.

24 Aug 2025 - 10:13PM

John Lee

‘Very disappointed’: John Lee speaks for first time on Hong Kong’s water scandal

City leader also voices approval of treasury minister’s response to suspected fraud by bottled water supplier granted HK$52.9 million contract.

23 Aug 2025 - 9:36PM

Hong Kong politics

Apology for Hong Kong water scandal not enough to stem public’s anger: experts

Analysts call for system to punish underperforming civil servants as the Post learns more senior officials involved in contract decision-making.

23 Aug 2025 - 12:36AM

(From left) Permanent Secretary for the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau Andrew Lai, treasury chief Christopher Hui and logistics department director Carlson Chan. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong logistics official admits system failed to detect water fraud

Logistics department head says current procurement system may fail to detect scammers using authentic documents to mislead government.

25 Aug 2025 - 9:32AM

Carlson Chan Ka-shun

(陳嘉信)

The politicians, athletes, everyday people who made headlines in Hong Kong in 2025

From Regina Ip and Vivian Kong to Jimmy Lai and Ryan Choi, the Post looks at the headline makers of 2025.

Hong Kong set to unveil bottled water probe results, take disciplinary action

Hong Kong award on hold for ex-logistics chief until water scandal probe ends

Hong Kong officials involved in water procurement fiasco face disciplinary probe

Investigation will cover all officials who took part in the procurement process, regardless of rank or whether they have retired.

Hong Kong leader’s secretary to take over scandal-hit logistics department

Vicki Kwok joined the administrative service in 1994 and has been serving as chief executive’s private secretary since May 2024.

Hong Kong’s new accountability system to ensure government ‘keeps fit’

City leader John Lee says ‘Heads of Department Accountability System’ will push civil servants to keep trying to improve.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Editorial | Accountability system for Hong Kong’s top civil servants is long overdue

A fair and transparent mechanism, with effective protections for those under scrutiny, should be welcomed.

Hong Kong logistics chief involved in water scandal begins pre-retirement leave

Carlson Chan’s former deputy, Avia Lai, appointed as acting director of department.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | Hong Kong’s John Lee to tackle civil servant accountability in policy address

Move to curb incidents such as recent water scandal, although political observers warn of possible pushback from civil servants.

Hong Kong official urges ‘heightened alertness’ among staff after water scandal

Bureaus, departments must step up efforts to prevent such incidents from happening again, says memo signed by logistics chief Carlson Chan.

Opinion | Water scandal another blow to public trust in Hong Kong government

While it is easy to blame systemic failures, these systems were created by people who must be held accountable.

No separate inquiry needed to probe Hong Kong water scandal, treasury chief says

Christopher Hui defends adequacy of Audit Commission to conduct investigation, and recommends use of technology to improve vetting of tenders.

‘Very disappointed’: John Lee speaks for first time on Hong Kong’s water scandal

City leader also voices approval of treasury minister’s response to suspected fraud by bottled water supplier granted HK$52.9 million contract.

Apology for Hong Kong water scandal not enough to stem public’s anger: experts

Analysts call for system to punish underperforming civil servants as the Post learns more senior officials involved in contract decision-making.

Hong Kong logistics official admits system failed to detect water fraud

Logistics department head says current procurement system may fail to detect scammers using authentic documents to mislead government.

Editorial | Accountability system for Hong Kong’s top civil servants is long overdue

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s John Lee to tackle civil servant accountability in policy address