Susana Chou
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Susana Chou Kei Jan born December 1941 in Shanghai
, a native of Ningbo
, Zhejiang
) was the President of the Legislative Assembly
of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) of the People's Republic of China
.
of Zhejiang Province. Chou was born in Shanghai in December 1941, and was the oldest daughter of Chao Kuang Piu
, who is an industrial tycoon
in Shanghai
then in Hong Kong
.
Chou studied physics
and majored in radio technology at the Anhui University
. Chou also studied French language
and literature
in Paris.
After the handover on December 20, 1999
Chou was the first to be elected to the Legislative Assembly as the President of Legislative Assembly for first, second and third session.
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, a native of Ningbo
Ningbo
Ningbo is a seaport city of northeastern Zhejiang province, Eastern China. Holding sub-provincial administrative status, the municipality has a population of 7,605,700 inhabitants at the 2010 census whom 3,089,180 in the built up area made of 6 urban districts. It lies south of the Hangzhou Bay,...
, Zhejiang
Zhejiang
Zhejiang is an eastern coastal province of the People's Republic of China. The word Zhejiang was the old name of the Qiantang River, which passes through Hangzhou, the provincial capital...
) was the President of the Legislative Assembly
President of the Legislative Assembly
President of the Legislative Assembly may refer to any of the following presiding officers of parliamentary bodies styled legislative assemblies:*President of the Legislative Assembly of Macau of the Legislative Assembly of Macau...
of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) of the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
.
Biography
Chou's hometown is current Yinzhou District, NingboYinzhou District, Ningbo
- History :In 220 BC, Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, established three counties called Yin, Mao and Gouzhang . Later they were merged into Gouzhang county during the Sui Dynasty. It was renamed Mao county during the Tang Dynasty. It had assumed its current name of "Yin" in...
of Zhejiang Province. Chou was born in Shanghai in December 1941, and was the oldest daughter of Chao Kuang Piu
Chao Kuang Piu
Chao Kuang-piu, SBS , is a Hong Kong industrial tycoon and philanthropist, sometimes referred to as Hong Kong's "Wool Magnate". -Life:Chao was born in 1919 or 1920 in Ningbo. His father was also a successful businessman in Shanghai. In 1950, Chao went to Hong Kong to develop his own business. His...
, who is an industrial tycoon
Business magnate
A business magnate, sometimes referred to as a capitalist, czar, mogul, tycoon, baron, oligarch, or industrialist, is an informal term used to refer to an entrepreneur who has reached prominence and derived a notable amount of wealth from a particular industry .-Etymology:The word magnate itself...
in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
then in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
.
Chou studied physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
and majored in radio technology at the Anhui University
Anhui University
Anhui University is located in Hefei, the capital city of Anhui Province, China. Founded in 1928 in Anqing, named 'National Anhui University' in 1946 and moved to Hefei in 1958, Anhui University is now supported by the government under Project 211. The university currently has approximately 27,000...
. Chou also studied French language
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
and literature
French literature
French literature is, generally speaking, literature written in the French language, particularly by citizens of France; it may also refer to literature written by people living in France who speak traditional languages of France other than French. Literature written in French language, by citizens...
in Paris.
Politics
Under the rule of Portuguese government in 1976, Susana Chou participated in Macao the first Legislative Council direct election, and the success of the election. Since then, since 1984 to 1999, she served in third, fourth, fifth and sixth sessions of Macao's Legislative Assembly.After the handover on December 20, 1999
Transfer of sovereignty of Macau
The transfer of sovereignty of Macau from the Portuguese Republic to the People's Republic of China occurred on 20 December 1999. Portuguese merchants settled in Macau and governed themselves since the time of the Ming Dynasty , first establishing a foothold in 1535, though Portugal's involvement...
Chou was the first to be elected to the Legislative Assembly as the President of Legislative Assembly for first, second and third session.
Honors and awards
- 1983, The Commander Degree of the Medal of Agriculture and Industrial Merit, by the President of the Republic of Portugal
- 1994, The Medal of the Knight of National Order of Merit, by the President of the Republic of France
- 1994, The Medal of Industrial and Commercial Merit, by the Governor of Macao
- 1999, The Medal of Bravery, by the Governor of Macao
- 1999, The Grand Cross of the Order of Merit, by the President of the Republic of Portugal
- 2002, The Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, by the President of the Republic of France
- 2004, The Medal of Honour Great Lotus, by the Chief Executive of Macao SAR
- 2007, The Officer of the Legion of Honor, by the President of the Republic of France
Extra information
- ChinaVitae: CV of Susana Chou (English)
- MacauNews: Brief biography of Susana Chou (English)