Matthew Cheung Kin-chung GBM GBS JP (Chinese: 張建宗; born 20 November 1950) is a former Hong Kong politician who served as Chief Secretary for Administration from 2017 to 2021.
He also tackled issues such as the Old Age Living Allowance, standard working hours and paternity leave, all of which are still fiercely debated over by unionists and employers with opposing views.
"[5][6] In October 2020, Cheung stated that the government will not allow schools to become "breeding grounds" for Hong Kong independence, and that the Education Bureau must protect students from those "twisted and illegal" ideas.
[7] In addition, Cheung said that teachers should train students to become "responsible and good citizens and nationals, who contribute to the long-term stability of the country and the community.
"[8] Also in November 2020, after multiple lawmakers were caught sleeping or distracted during Carrie Lam's annual Policy Address,[9] Cheung downplayed the situation and said it was only "one or two out of 40 or 50 people there.