| The Honourable Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai 范徐麗泰 GBM, GBS, CBE, JP |
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| In office 1998 – 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Andrew Wong |
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| Succeeded by | Tsang Yok-sing |
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| In office 1983 – 2008 |
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| Born | 20 September 1945 Shanghai, China |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Stephen S. T. Fan (deceased) |
| Residence | Hong Kong |
| Alma mater | University of Hong Kong |
| Website | http://www.npcfan.hk |
- This is a Chinese name; the family name is Fan.
Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai GBM GBS CBE JP (simplified Chinese: 范徐丽泰; traditional Chinese: 范徐麗泰; Mandarin Pinyin: Fàn Xú Lìtài; Jyutping: Fan6 Cheui4 Lai6 Tai3; born 20 September 1945 in Shanghai, China) has been the President of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong (LegCo) after the transfer of sovereignty from the United Kingdom in 1997. She was the first woman to hold that position.
Fan is currently the Hong Kong Deputy to the Eleventh National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China.
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Background
Fan was schooled at St. Stephen's Girls' College from 1952 to 1964 and later attended the University of Hong Kong, receiving a BSc in Chemistry and Physics in 1967, a Certificate in Personnel Management in 1971, and a MSSc in Psychology in 1973.[1]
Political career
Fan is known for her long career in the public sector:
- President of the Council since 1997 including the Second Legislative Council (2000-2004), First Legislative Council (1998-2000) and the Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
- Hong Kong Deputy to the Tenth National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China Charitable Trust Fund
- Supervising Adviser of the Hong Kong Federation of Women
Prior to the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Fan was the Hong Kong Deputy to the Ninth National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China (1998-2003), Member of the Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1995-1997) and Member of the Preliminary Working Committee for the Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1993-1995).
Under British rule, she was a Member of the Executive Council (1989-1992) and a Member of the Legislative Council (1983-1992).
Public service
Fan served as Chairman of the Education Commission (1990-1992) and Chairman of the Board of Education (1986-1989).
Family
Rita Fan was married to Stephen Fan Sheung-tak (traditional Chinese: 范尚德) until his death from liver cancer in 2004 and has a son and a daughter from the marriage. Their daughter suffered from renal failure in 1995, and Fan donated a kidney to save her daughter's life.
Cancer
Fan was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 and underwent a mastectomy.
Affiliations
Rita Fan is the Honorary President of the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation (see [1], [2], [3], [4])
See also
- National People's Congress
- Legislative Council of Hong Kong
- Politics of Hong Kong
- List of graduates of University of Hong Kong
References
- ^ "Members : Hon Mrs Rita FAN" (in English). Legislative Council Commission. http://www.legco.gov.hk/general/english/members/yr04-08/fhlt.htm. Retrieved 2008-09-24.
External links
- (Chinese (Taiwan)) 范徐麗泰網頁 (Webpage of Rita Fan)
- (English) Official website of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
| Legislative Council of Hong Kong | ||
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| Preceded by Andrew Wong Wang Fat as President of the Legislative Council |
President of the Provisional Legislative Council 1997 - 1998 |
Succeeded by Herself as President of the Legislative Council |
| Preceded by Herself as President of the Provisional Legislative Council |
President of the Legislative Council 1998 - 2008 |
Succeeded by Jasper Tsang |
| New seat | Legislative Councillor from Hong Kong Island Constituency 2004 - 2008 |
Succeeded by Regina Ip |
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| Preceded by Tung Chee Hwa Recipient of the Grand Bauhinia Medal |
Hong Kong order of precedence Recipient of the Grand Bauhinia Medal |
Succeeded by Rafael Hui Recipient of the Grand Bauhinia Medal |
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