Judicial appointments
The following is issued on behalf of the Judiciary:
The Judiciary today (October 8) announced the appointments of MrEricYaoKwok-sun, Ms Claudia Ng Cheuk-hwa and Mr Tobias Cheng Yun-chung as Permanent Magistrates. The appointments are made by the Chief Executive on the recommendation of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission. They will take effect on October 9, 2025.
The biographical notes of the three appointees are as follows:
MrEricYaoKwok-sun
Mr Yao was born in Hong Kong. He obtained a Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree from the University College London in the United Kingdom (UK) in 1985. He further acquired an LL.B. from the University of London in the UK and a P.C.LL. from the University of Hong Kong in 2000 and 2003 respectively. He was called to the Bar in Hong Kong in 2004 and has been in private practice from the same year.
Ms Claudia Ng Cheuk-hwa
Ms Ng was born in Hong Kong. She obtained a Bachelor of Social Science (Government and Laws) degree, an LL.B. and a P.C.LL. from the University of Hong Kong in 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively. She obtained an LL.M. in International Business Law from the University College London in the United Kingdom in 2008. She was admitted as a Solicitor and called to the Bar in Hong Kong in 2010 and 2020 respectively. She joined the Department of Justice as a Government Counsel in 2010 and was promoted to Senior Government Counsel in 2017.
MrTobias Cheng Yun-chung
Mr Cheng was born in Hong Kong in 1986. He obtained a Bachelor of Business Studies degree from the University of Lancaster in the United Kingdom in 2007. He acquired a Juris Doctor degree and a P.C.LL., both from the City University of Hong Kong, in 2009 and 2010 respectively. He further obtained an LL.M. in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution from the City University of Hong Kong in 2014. He was called to the Bar in Hong Kong in 2011 and has been in private practice since 2012.
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Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day
Customs YES organised the Customs YES X QMN Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day in collaboration with the partnering organisation Quality Management Network (QMN) today (January 17). Led by the Assistant Commissioner (Administration and Human Resource Development) of Customs and Excise, Ms Phoebe Wong, a delegation of 51 youth from Customs YES and QMN visited innovation and technology (I&T) companies and a start-up incubation base in Qianhai, Shenzhen, to gain insights into the latest developments in the low-altitude economy and explore youth entrepreneurship opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
The delegation first visited a Drone Education Experience Centre in Shenzhen to learn about the latest developments in aerial photography technology, including its applications in power system inspection and emergency rescue. In addition, under the guidance of professional instructors, the participants took part in a robotics competition and experienced drone operation.
The delegation then visited the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub, where they learned about various facilitation measures supporting Hong Kong and Macao youth in pursuing entrepreneurship and career development on the Chinese Mainland. The participants also interacted with representatives of Hong Kong I&T start-up enterprises based at the hub to learn more about the latest developments in the low-altitude economy, and visited the Hong Kong Youth Short-Term Apartments which offers one-stop accommodation services for Hong Kong youth.
Customs YES will continue to organise various exchange activities to deepen youth's understanding on the latest developments in the country and Hong Kong's opportunities and contributions along the course.
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
