Government Appoints New Members to West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board
Hong Kong's government has appointed 11 members to the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board, including two new appointees. The board oversees the development and operation of the cultural district, with members bringing expertise in arts, tourism, engineering, business, law, and community
Hong Kong's government has announced the appointment of 11 members to the board of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, including two new appointees, according to an official statement released on Friday.
The newly appointed members are Chen Lok-sun, Cheng Wing-sun, Dr. Chung Chi-ping, Hung Pui-yan, Kung Lin-sing, Lau Chit-ling, Dr. Pang Yiu-kai, Pong Kin-yin, Wong Bi-yu (new), Wu Ting-yuk, Yim Ka-shun, and Cheung Kwan (new). The list also includes the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism or their alternate, the Secretary for Development or their alternate, and the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury or their alternate.
The board members, who are not public officers, bring extensive experience in arts and culture, tourism, engineering, business and finance, law, and community services. Their expertise will contribute to the board's statutory duties and oversight of the district's development and operation.
A spokesman for the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau expressed gratitude to outgoing members Hak Kwok-keung and Ng Yuen-ting for their contributions, and welcomed new appointees Wong Bi-yu and Cheung Kwan, stating: "We look forward to continuing close cooperation with the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority board."
Under the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Ordinance (Cap. 601), the board serves as the authority's governing and executive body, responsible for planning, developing, operating, and maintaining the district's arts and cultural facilities.
The appointments were announced on October 9, 2026, with the new term effective immediately.
