Appointments to Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development

     The Government announced today (August 30) the appointments of Dr Johnny Ng Kit-chong, Mr Patrick Pan Zhiyong and Mr John Wang Jiachao to the Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development with effect from today up to June 30, 2025. 
 
     A Government spokesman said, "Since its establishment last year, the Task Force has been actively exploring ways to capitalise on the megatrend of Web3 development, so as to lead and drive the development and innovation in relevant areas as well as application in respect of finance, trade, business, etc. The three new members appointed are conversant with Web3 development. We believe that they will help promote Hong Kong as a Web3 hub."
 
     The Financial Secretary announced in the 2023-24 Budget the establishment of the Task Force to provide recommendations on the sustainable and responsible development of Web3 in Hong Kong. The Task Force was established in June last year.
 
     Chaired by the Financial Secretary, the Task Force comprises 18 non-official members from the relevant market sectors, with the participation of the key Government officials and financial regulators concerned:
 
Chairman
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Financial Secretary
 
Non-official members
(in alphabetical order of family names)
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Professor Alex Au Wai-chi
Mr Norman Chan Tak-lam
Mr Duncan Chiu
Mr Lawrence Chu Sheng-yu
Professor Gu Ronghui
Dr Jack Kong Jianping
Ms Joy Lam
Mr Eddie Lau Fu-wing
Professor Lin Chen
Mr Robert Andrew Lui Chi-wang
Dr Johnny Ng Kit-chong (new member)
Mr Patrick Pan Zhiyong (new member)
Professor Jack Poon Sik-ching
Ms Elizabeth Quat
Mr Siu Yat
Mr Neil Tan
Mr John Wang Jiachao (new member)
Dr Xiao Feng
 
Official members
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Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury
Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services)
Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry
Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury
Commissioner for Digital Policy
Director-General of Investment Promotion, Invest Hong Kong
Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Chief Executive Officer, Securities and Futures Commission
Chief Executive Officer, Insurance Authority
Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited