Famous actress Lung Koon-Tin was selected The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong The 41st session Board of Directors Chairman

The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong held the 2026 Annual General Meeting and the 41st Board of Directors election on July 12, 2026. A total of 723 legal votes were cast to elect 29 members of the new Board of Directors. The 41st Board of Directors mutual selection meeting was successfully held on July 14.

The mutual election meeting was supervised by Ms. Huang Siqi, Assistant Commissioner for District Affairs of Yau Tsim Mong. After rigorous voting procedures, 29 members voted for each other to elect the new chairman Vice-Chairman and the chairman and deputy directors of each group.

Lung Koon-Tin was unanimously elected and re-elected The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong The 41st session Board of Directors Chairman, Chan Hung-Chun, Wei Junhui, Deng Meiling, and Qian Shan were elected as Vice-Chairman respectively. The positions of other group directors and deputy directors are detailed in the attached table.

Lung Koon-Tin Chairman, formerly known as Situ Xu, has rich Cantonese opera performance experience and leadership experience. Since the 1990s, he has participated in many large-scale Cantonese opera productions, visited the Greater Bay Area, Singapore, Malaysia and overseas for exchange performances, and recorded many famous songs. In addition to Cantonese opera performances, he has participated in performances in different media such as stage plays, opera musicals and TV series. Lung Koon-Tin Chairman first joined The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Board of Directors in 1994 and has served for 32 years. From 2012 to present, he serves as the artistic director of the The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Yau Ma Tei Theatre venue partner program "Outstanding Rookies Cantonese opera Heritage Series" (original name of the program: Cantonese Opera Young Talent Showcase).

Lung Koon-Tin Chairman has held a number of public offices. He has served as The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong Chairman since 2023 (the 40th term). He currently serves as a member of the Traditional Chinese Performing Arts Group of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department Chairman and the Hong Kong Cantonese Music and Arts Federation Chairman and Cantonese Opera Development Fund. Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District Member, member of the 11th Guangdong Provincial Drama Association.

Lung Koon-Tin Chairman has been repeatedly recognized by the Hong Kong SAR government and art organizations for its outstanding achievements and contribution to the development of art. In 2024, he was awarded the BBS Bronze Bauhinia Star by the Hong Kong SAR Government. In 2016, he was awarded the MH Medal of Honor by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. In 2021, he won the "Artist of the Year Award" from the Hong Kong Arts Development Council. In 2013, he was awarded a certificate of commendation by Home Affairs Bureau.

In the next three years, Lung Koon-Tin Chairman will lead all The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong directors and staff to continue to develop conference affairs and strive to promote Cantonese opera culture and improve the artistic level and social contribution of the organization. include:

- Gather together: maintain the spirit of mutual assistance in the industry, promote resource sharing, and continue to strive for more member benefits, so that everyone can rely more on professional development and life security;

- Stick to tradition: support Shengongxi to continue to perform smoothly in Hong Kong, actively communicate with the government, and never let this unique local culture fade in the midst of urban development;

- Pass on the fire: improve the Cantonese Opera Young Talent Showcase and young Cantonese opera actor training classes, cultivate a new generation with both moral and artistic skills, and attract more young members to join, injecting new strength into Cantonese opera;

- Expand the stage: Actively seek more performance venues and schedules from the government, simplify the application process, and improve the livelihood of practitioners; at the same time, promote cross-sector cooperation to allow Cantonese opera to go deep into communities, campuses, and go to the Greater Bay Area and overseas;

- Take responsibility: stand up when society needs it and show care and responsibility in the Cantonese opera world.

We believe that with the leadership of Lung Koon-Tin Chairman, The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong will usher in better development prospects. This is an announcement.

If you have any enquiries, please contact Ms. Huang, our administrative secretary, at 2384 2929.

Sincerely, The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong
July 16, 2026