In a significant political move, Beijing has appointed Janice Tse Siu-wa as Hong Kong's new Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs. This appointment comes shortly after the resignation of Erick Tsang Kwok-wai, who cited health issues as the reason for his departure. The confirmation of Tse's appointment was reported by the state media outlet Xinhua on Monday, where it noted that she was nominated by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and officially appointed by the Chinese State Council. Janice Tse, a former Permanent Secretary for the Environment, has a lengthy career in Hong Kong's civil service, having served in numerous... [Continue Reading]