Hermes Tang Yi-hoi (; born 1964) is a former

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of Hong Kong. Tang was the Deputy Commissioner of Customs and Excise before he was appointed Commissioner of Customs and Excise in July 2017 of the administration of

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, becoming the first Commissioner not being an Administrative Officer since 1999. Tang is a member of the

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as stipulated in the national security law. In July 2021, it was revealed that Tang was fined for breaking social-distancing rules by attending a banquet dinner at a luxury clubhouse. On 21 October 2021, Tang was replaced by his deputy commissioner,

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. On 5 January 2022,

announced new warnings and restrictions against social gathering due to potential

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outbreaks. One day later, it was discovered that Tang attended a birthday party hosted by Witman Hung Wai-man, with 222 guests.Hong Kong Finds New Suspected Covid Case at Official’s Scandal-Hit Birthday Party
/ref> At least one guest tested positive with COVID-19, causing all guests to be quarantined.

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