Early Life and Career
Tsang was born in Guangzhou, China. He is the elder brother of Tsang Tak-sing, who is currently the Secretary for Home Affairs of Hong Kong. Tsang received his primary and secondary education at St. Paul's College. He studied for a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics at the University of Hong Kong and graduated with first class honours. He later trained as a teacher, obtaining a Graduate Diploma of Education in 1981 and a Master of Education at the University of Hong Kong in 1983. He began his teaching career at the Pui Kiu Middle School, going on to become the principal of the school in 1986. In 1998, he left his position at the school to become a full-time politician.
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