Eva Cheng Yu-wah, JP

Justice of the Peace

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...

) is the Secretary for Transport and Housing

Secretary for Transport and Housing

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 and the chairman of the Hong Kong Housing Authority

Hong Kong Housing Authority

The Hong Kong Housing Authority is the main provider of public housing in Hong Kong. It was established in 1973 under the Housing Ordinance and is an agency of the Government of Hong Kong...

 in the Hong Kong Government. She joined as civil servant in the Administrative Service in 1983.

Cheng has served in various bureaux

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 and departments

Ministry (government department)

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 in the government, including Deputy Head of the Central Policy Unit

Central Policy Unit

The Central Policy Unit , established in 1989, is responsible for advising the Chief Executive of Hong Kong.-Senior staff:Head, CPU* Professor Lau Siu-kai Deputy Head, CPU* Mr Robin IPMembers...

 (1996–1998), Deputy Director of Administration (1997), Deputy Secretary for Information Technology and Broadcasting (later renamed Deputy Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology

Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology

The Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology of the Hong Kong Government was responsible for promoting the manufacturing, trade, commerce and technology sectors in Hong Kong and foster relations with players in these sectors...

) (1998–2003), Commissioner for Tourism

Commissioner for Tourism

The Commissioner for Tourism heads the Tourism Commission of the Hong Kong Government, which reports to Economic Development Branch of the Economic Development and Labour Bureau...

 (2003–2006), and Permanent Secretary for Economic Development and Labour

Secretary for Economic Development and Labour

The Secretary for Economic Development and Labour was the head of the Economic Development and Labour Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong, which is responsible for economic development and labour issues in Hong Kong....

(Economic Development) (2006–2007).