Francis Tam Pak Yuen () (born May 1949) was the incumbent Secretary for Economy and Finance of

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in 1999–2014.

Education

Born in Macau, Tam obtained a British Senior diploma in business management, a diploma in Law of China, and a

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from the

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Business career

Prior to his current position, Tam was in the business of

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with positions such as

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of the Lun Hap Garment Factory and deputy director of the Macao Association of Manufacturers. He has held positions with various trade and business related entities including the

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of Macao's Chinese Chamber of Commerce and executive member of the

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Pro-China causes and Chinese political memberships

* Member of the Guangdong Provincial People's Political Consultative Conference * Council member of the China Overseas Friendship Association * Council Member of China Association for Promotion of Glorious Cause * Member of the 9th National Committee of the Chinese People's Consultative Conference * Member of the Preparatory Committee of the MSAR * Member of the Selection Committee of the MSAR

References

Information on the major officials and the Procurator-General of the MSAR
1949 births Living people Macau people University of Macau alumni Government ministers of Macau Members of the 9th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Members of the 10th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Members of the 11th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Members of the 12th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference {{Macau-bio-stub