11 Facts About Michael Tien

Michael Tien Puk-sun is a Hong Kong politician, businessman and member of the Legislative Council for New Territories North West.

Michael Tien is the founder and chairman of the G2000 and U2 Clothing retail chains and former chairman of the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation.

Michael Tien was formerly a member of the Liberal Party, which was led by his elder brother, James Tien, and a member of the New People's Party.

Michael Tien proposed and implemented administrative reforms that enhanced KCRC's transparency and accountability; he regularly attended Legco meeting and explained the company's policies and decisions.

In 2006, Tien resigned as chairman of the KCRC due to disputes with other directors over his management style.

Michael Tien joined the Liberal Party in 2008 and became District Officer for Kowloon West.

Michael Tien quit the party in 2010 and started the New People's Party with Regina Ip, of which he became the deputy chairman.

Michael Tien complained the election had "lost its shape" due to the increasing interference of "an invisible hand", referring to the Liaison Office.

Michael Tien inclined his support for John Tsang after Ip dropped out, although Ip endorsed Carrie Lam on the last day before the election.

Michael Tien attended Diocesan Boys' School and spent a year at Worcester Academy in the United States.

Michael Tien has a degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.