Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai, GBS, JP

Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai

Education and Professional Qualifications:

  • Honorary Doctor of Social Science, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2009)
  • Honorary Doctor of Social Science, The University of Hong Kong (2009)
  • Honorary Doctor of Social Science, City University of Hong Kong (2005)
  • Honorary Doctor of Law, China University of Political Science and Law, People's Republic of China (2003)
  • Master of Social Science (in Psychology), The University of Hong Kong (1970-1973)
  • Certificate in Personnel Management, The University of Hong Kong (1969-1971)
  • Bachelor of Science (in Chemistry and Physics), The University of Hong Kong (1964-1967)
  • St. Stephen's Girls' College, Hong Kong (1952-1964)

Public Service:

Present Service

  • Member of the Standing Committee of the Eleventh National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China
  • Steward of the Hong Kong Jockey Club 
  • Chairman of the Board of Trustee of the Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China Charitable Trust Fund
  • Patron of Hong Kong Kidney Foundation
  • Patron of Hong Kong Transplant Sports Association
  • Patron of Whole Person Education Foundation

Past Service

  • President of the Third Legislative Council (2004-08)
  • President of the Second Legislative Council (2000-2004)
  • President of the First Legislative Council (1998-2000)
  • President of the Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
  • Hong Kong Deputy to the Tenth National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China (2003-08)
  • 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 (HKSAR) (1995-1997)
  • Member of the Preliminary Working Committee for the Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) (1993-1995)
  • Member of the Executive Council (1989-1992)
  • Member of the Legislative Council (1983-1992)
  • Chairman of the Education Commission (1990-1992)
  • Chairman of the Board of Education (1986-1989)