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Chris Sun Yuk-han

Chris Sun Yuk-han
The latest news and updates on Chris Sun Yuk-han, a prominent Hong Kong government official with a distinguished career in public service. Having joined the Administrative Service in 1994, he previously held significant roles including Deputy Secretary for Food and Health, Head of Healthcare Planning and Development, and Commissioner for Labour. As Secretary for Labour and Welfare since July 2022, he is responsible for safeguarding employee rights, promoting social welfare, and addressing manpower development.
“Hong Kong’s population structure is undergoing changes, with a decline in birth rate and a fall in the school-aged population,” a minister says. Photo: Sam Tsang
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: minister defends cuts to kindergarten subsidy

Education chief Christine Choi says government will channel more resources into pushing ‘high-quality education’.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Fixed penalty can spark reduction in smoking on Hong Kong construction sites

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s jobless rate edges up to 3.9%

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to soon unveil rehousing plans for Wang Fuk Court residents: city leader

Government must overcome three major challenges, including dealing with insurance issues tied to property rights and potential legal disputes, John Lee says.

John Lee visits residents displaced by the Wang Fuk Court fire temporarily staying in a youth hostel in Kai Tak. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s minimum wage set to rise by HK$1 per hour to HK$43.10

Exco backs Minimum Wage Commission’s suggested 2.38 per cent increase.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to consider HK$3,000 fixed penalty for smoking on construction sites

Government earlier proposed maximum fine of HK$150,000.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong urged to boost support for at-risk elderly across all social classes

Calls by analysts for expanded support follow arrest of elderly woman who allegedly killed husband before attempting suicide.

Elderly people aged 60 or above have the highest suicide rate among all age groups in 2024, according to data from concern group Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong parents of special needs children fear abuse claims under new law

As the new mandatory reporting law takes effect, parents already under ‘tremendous pressure’ plead for greater understanding and support.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s jobless rate holds steady at 3.8% amid growth outlook

Movements in unemployment rate in different industry sectors varied for October to December period, but magnitudes were generally small.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong flags 1,600 at-risk elderly households, but experts say more unaccounted

Social welfare lawmaker says the number identified fails to reflect risk status of over 500,000 elderly people living alone or in pairs.

Experts have urged the government to speed up efforts to locate more at-risk elderly residents. Photo: Sam Tsang
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong to fast-track safety guideline updates after 3 construction site deaths

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun vows swift action and tighter regulation of construction site safety in wake of fatal incidents.

Hong Kong authorities will fast-track updates to safety guidelines for elevated work after the recent deaths of three workers. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong contractors rated poorly by homeowners face removal after Tai Po fire

Chief Secretary Eric Chan outlines reforms to ‘Smart Tender’ scheme, including homeowner surveys and stricter oversight to combat bid-rigging.

Hong Kong society

Explainer | Bid-rigging clamp, smoke-free construction sites: Hong Kong Legco gets cracking

The Post looks into measures proposed in response to last year’s Wang Fuk Court fire.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong jobless rate unchanged at 3.8% on back of ‘solid’ economic expansion

Improving consumer confidence, economic growth supporting overall market but some sectors may remain under pressure, labour chief says.

The local economy grew 3.3 per cent in the first three quarters year on year. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Snuffing out smoking on Hong Kong construction sites will boost safety

Regardless of whether a link is found between workers smoking and the Tai Po fire, the push to ban lighting up at construction sites is long overdue.

A no-smoking sign is posted at the Yee Kok Court renovation site in Cheung Sha Wan on December 4. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Deaths among 13 households still missing in Tai Po fire not ruled out: welfare chief

Households remain uncontactable more than 10 days after Tai Po inferno as government plans to fast‑track smoking ban at construction sites.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Lessons not learned, Hong Kong construction council says after site checks

Head of industry association says flammable materials and cigarette butts still found at sites after deadly Tai Po blaze.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Editorial | Domestic helpers deserve praise for heroism in Tai Po fire

Hong Kong’s domestic helpers should get equal attention for their recent heroism and daily efforts that help hold the community together.

People gathered on November 30 to pay tribute to the victims of the Wang Fuk Court fire. More than 200 foreign workers were employed and living with families in the housing estate before it became an inferno on November 26. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Judge-led panel to probe deadly blaze as Hong Kong goes ahead with election

Death toll from Wang Fuk Court inferno rises to 156 after five more bodies found.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong fire will not deter Filipino helpers from working in city: minister

Philippines Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac says his government will also provide financial assistance to affected helpers.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Families of domestic helpers killed in Hong Kong blaze to get nearly HK$800,000

Labour chief Chris Sun says government will work with the Philippine consulate to make sure money distributed to right people.

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Filipino Secretary for Migrant Workers Hans Leo Cacdac visits the family of a deceased worker. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong steps up voter turnout efforts with video targeting minority residents

Indonesian-Chinese bomb disposal chief Raymond Suryanto joins officials in launching bilingual appeals to boost voter turnout on December 7.

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Raymond Suryanto, a senior officer with the explosive ordnance disposal bureau, has urged Indonesian residents in the city to vote in the Legco election. Photo: May Tse
Israel-Gaza war

Letters | Why boycott art when it connects us in common humanity?

Readers discuss the protest on the opening night of the Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival, making our electoral process more accessible, and the practical use of the word ‘cum’.

Hong Kong society

Male carers looking after fathers need greater help in Hong Kong: study

Researchers identify 12.7 per cent of sons caring for fathers covered in study for Jockey Club Carer Space Project as high-need cases.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong jobless rate dips to 3.8% as business and consumer confidence improve

But economists warn that improvements in the job market were driven by ‘golden week’ tourists and the lead-up to city’s peak winter season.

The latest figure marks the first drop in the unemployment rate in 27 months. Photo: Dickson Lee
Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong to offer HK$20,000 in subsidies to help elderly and disabled voters

Eligible community centres will receive funds to provide transport arrangements to bring these voters to polling sites.

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The funds will be used to pay for vehicles and staff to transport elderly and disabled voters to polling stations. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

No evidence talent abused schemes to give birth in Hong Kong: labour chief

Chris Sun urges people to treat newly arrived talent with respect, as they have gone through stringent vetting procedures.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s ‘Little Suet-yee’ recovering, but medical funds nearly gone

Girl, now 2½, was nine months old when she was admitted to hospital with severe brain damage allegedly inflicted by government-approved carer.

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