Ex-HK chief secretary admits to affair
By Roland Lim | Posted: 04 October 2011 1943 hrs
HONG KONG: Former Hong Kong chief secretary Henry Tang has admitted to having an affair with a subordinate in the past.
In a joint-statement issued on Tuesday with his wife, Mr Tang said she had forgiven him.
He added his wife had provided support and encouragement during important stages of his life.
Mrs Tang has admitted there had been difficult times, but said the couple had decided to put the affair behind them.
Mr Tang stepped down as chief secretary last week, paving the way for an expected bid to win next year's chief executive election.
Mr Tang joined the government in 2002 as commerce minister, moving up the ranks to become the chief secretary in 2007.