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Hermes Tang

b. 1964

Hong Kong Customs officer

Principal official of Hong Kong
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About Hermes Tang

Born 1964. Hermes Tang is a Chinese principal official of Hong Kong.

Hermes Tang Yi-hoi (; born 1964) is a former Commissioner of Customs and Excise of Hong Kong.

Tang was the Deputy Commissioner of Customs and Excise before he was appointed Commissioner of Customs and Excise in July 2017 of the administration of Chief Executive Carrie Lam, becoming the first Commissioner not being an Administrative Officer since 1999.

Tang is a member of the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as stipulated in the national security law.

In July 2021, it was revealed that Tang was fined for breaking social-distancing rules by attending a banquet dinner at a luxury clubhouse.

On 21 October 2021, Tang was replaced by his deputy commissioner, Louise Ho.

On 5 January 2022, Carrie Lam announced new warnings and restrictions against social gathering due to potential COVID-19 outbreaks. One day later, it was discovered that Tang attended a birthday party hosted by Witman Hung Wai-man, with 222 guests. At least one guest tested positive with COVID-19, causing all guests to be quarantined.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Principal official of Hong Kong
Positions held
Commissioner of Customs and Excise
Also known as
Hermes Tang Yi-hoi

People in Hermes Tang's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hermes Tang?

Hong Kong Customs officer

When was Hermes Tang born?

Hermes Tang was born on 21 October 1964.

What is Hermes Tang's occupation?

Hermes Tang is a principal official of Hong Kong.

What nationality is Hermes Tang?

Hermes Tang is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Hermes Tang

Β· Wikidata: Q30825254

Β· DBpedia: Hermes Tang

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