John Tse Chun-chung, a former Hong Kong police officer and public relations adviser, is appointed to lead the government’s Information Services Department (ISD), a role responsible for media relations. Multiple outlets report that Tse is set to start the post on Tuesday under a three-year contract. He previously worked as the government’s information coordinator since 2024 and is expected to be the first person from outside the administrative officer track to take up the position. Tse, 49, joined the police in 1999 and later became known publicly during the 2019 anti-government protests, when he led the police’s daily press briefings and served as a visible spokesperson. The reports describe his move as shifting from policing-related communications to a senior government communications position. Authorities announce the appointment ahead of his scheduled start date, and the ISD appointment is presented as a continuation of his prior government information role.