CHAPTER THREE

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inspiring people

Anson Chan

Conscience of Hong Kong

PERMANENT CITIZEN SINCE 1948

Hong Kong

Education

BA Hons
Hong Kong University
1962

Languages

English, Shanghainese, Cantonese, Putonghua

IN SHORT

A remarkably able person, Anson Chan has taken the core family values she grew up with and used them as tools to excel in life. More than once, she was discouraged from trying, and each time she rose to the challenge and accomplished her goal – all while juggling her roles as mother, wife, and eventually, Chief Secretary. It was a powerful position, and Anson made the most of it, seeing power as a tool to do right by the people of Hong Kong. “Every day brings new challenges, new things, teaches you something. You have to be willing to step out of your comfort zone and take on the unknown, if you believe in the cause.”

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Have the courage to follow your convictions but also listen to other people’s point of view. Just do what you believe to be right.

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