Charles Ho Tsu-kwok, GBM[1] (Chinese: 何柱國, born 23 June 1949)[2] is a Hong Kong[3] businessman who was the chairman of the Sing Tao News Corporation Limited between 2001 and 2021[4][1] and an independent non-executive director of Shun Tak Holdings.
[4] On 9 December 2011, Ho, an outspoken supporter of Chief Executive Election candidate Henry Tang,[12] publicly challenged Tang's opponent CY Leung in a press conference, questioning his ability to handle the top job in Hong Kong.
"[15] The decision to award Ho the highest honor sparked dismay among some Hong Kong media.
Ho is originally considered a staunch supporter Henry Tang, CY Leung's major opponent in the 2012 Chief Executive Election.
[16][17] In early December 2019, there were unconfirmed reports that Ho was denied entry to the United States after the passing of Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act.