About Tsang Yam-pui
Born 1946. Tsang Yam-pui is a Chinese police officer.
Tsang Yam-pui (; born 11 September 1946) is the former Commissioner of Police of Hong Kong from January 2001 to December 2003. Tsang is also the brother of the former Chief executive Donald Tsang. Their high positions in the government has referred both of them as the "Two high officials". In addition, Tsang's father was also a former Hong Kong police officer.
Career
Police Tsang joined the Hong Kong Police in January 1966 as a Probationary Inspector. In 1995 he was director of crime and security department. From 1996 to 1999 he was deputy commissioner of police.
Honours Tsang was awarded several honours in recognition of his services including the Queen's Police Medal, the Colonial Police Medal, the Order of the British Empire, and the Gold Bauhinia Star in 2003 upon his retirement as the Commissioner of Police.
Colonial Police Long Service Medal First Clasps (1991) Colonial Police Long Service Medal Second Clasps (1996)
Controversy
NWS deal issue As early as June 2003, New World Development wanted to convert the Wan Chai Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre car park into a used car venue. After Tsang Yam-pui became director, and Donald Tsang became chief executive, the demand by New World was approved. Both brothers denied any association to this deal. A NWS spokesman even had to come out to say they were not involved. Lim was one of four policewomen who kept their hair dyed, and the case had to be settled in court.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Tsang Yam-pui?
Hong Kong police officer (born 1946)
When was Tsang Yam-pui born?
Tsang Yam-pui was born on 11 September 1946 in British Hong Kong.
What is Tsang Yam-pui's occupation?
Tsang Yam-pui is a police officer.
What nationality is Tsang Yam-pui?
Tsang Yam-pui is Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tsang Yam-pui. https://biography.guide/tsang-yam-pui/
MLA: "Tsang Yam-pui." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tsang-yam-pui/.
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