{
  "id": 3882853,
  "title": "New RTHK board of advisors chair appointed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/new-rthk-board-of-advisors-chair-appointed-3882853",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T03:41:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1867898-20260828.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, the government announced the appointment of solicitor Melissa Pang as the new chairperson of the Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) Board of Advisors. Pang is replacing Lam Tai-fai in the role. The ten current board members will be reappointed, while two additional individuals, Chan Cho-biu and Li Tsz-shu, will join the board. The appointments will commence on September 1 and last for a two-year term.\n\nSecretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau expressed his confidence in Pang's extensive background in public services, stating that she will provide invaluable guidance to the Director of Broadcasting and support RTHK in achieving its missions and public objectives outlined in the Charter of RTHK. Yau also acknowledged Lam Tai-fai's contributions as chairperson since 2020, as well as the service of the two outgoing members, Ronald Chiu and Thomas So, who served for six years on the board.",
  "summary": "The government announced on Friday solicitor Melissa Pang has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) Board of Advisors, succeeding Lam Tai-fai. Ten incumbent members have been reappointed, and two new members have been appointed to the board. All appointments take effect on September 1, for a term of two years. The newly appointed members are Chan Cho-biu…",
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        "outlet": "RTHK News",
        "title": "New RTHK board of advisors chair appointed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/new-rthk-board-of-advisors-chair-appointed",
        "published": "2026-08-28T03:41:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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