Dr Cheng Cho-ming Succeeds Retiring Mr Shun Chi-ming

Dr Cheng Cho-ming Succeeds Retiring Mr Shun Chi-ming

Editorial Board

Mr Shun Chi-ming (left) retired after rendering meritorious service, and was succeeded by Dr Cheng Cho-ming

Mr Shun Chi-ming retired in February, after having served as Director of the Observatory for almost nine years, and was succeeded by Dr Cheng Cho-ming.

Since Mr Shun took office as the Director, Hurricane Signal No.10 has been issued for three times, including that for “Mangkhut which brought the most serious damages to Hong Kong since “Ellen”. He described the strike of “Mangkhut” on Hong Kong as the biggest challenge for his term. Mr Shun worked with different departments and institutions to make good preparations, and repeatedly reminded the public to be on alert before the typhoon hit. Fortunately, Hong Kong was able to avoid serious casualties.

Mr Shun, who has worked at the Observatory for 34 years, said that over the years, he has witnessed continuous improvements in weather forecasting technology and the increasing public expectations regarding the Observatory's work, which makes it more necessary than ever for the Observatory to keep pace with the times and improve its services. The Observatory also needs to be more responsive to the needs of and strengthen communication with the public, in order to enhance society's disaster prevention awareness and resilience.

Mr Shun Chi-ming hopes the Observatory will uphold professionalism and continue to provide people-oriented services

Mr Shun left a message for his colleagues, encouraging them to continue to uphold professionalism, make decisions based on scientific and objective facts, and provide more personal and people-oriented services for the public.

Dr Cheng Cho-ming, who took over as the Director, said the Observatory will have various development and projects in future. He hoped colleagues would try their best in their positions, and work together to serve the public.

Mr Shun Chi-ming (third from right) and successor Director Dr Cheng Cho-ming (third from left) with four Assistant Directors