Hong Kong to recruit 2 civil service directors with ‘political acumen’

Hong Kong authorities have launched an unprecedented open recruitment for two key director positions, explicitly requiring "strong political acumen." The roles are for the Information Services Department, tasked with projecting the city's image, and the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department. This marks a significant shift, as these posts have been filled by administrative officers since 1997. The move signals a new emphasis on political alignment in senior civil service roles.