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Homo Sapiens: Some Interesting Facts About Hong Kong’s Former Governors
Anthony Tran • Posted 1 month ago
An ordinary person of humble background. In my youth I ventured into the sports journalism field, later navigating the fund industry, wielding the pen for investment, and eventually took on a role at a securities firm focused on research and strategy. Though I hold the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, studied cognitive science at university, and trained independently in the art of triathlon, all these are but fleeting pursuits.
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For over 150 years, Hong Kong was ruled by Britain, following the invasion of China to protect British interests in opium smuggling. In old Hong Kong, the British-appointed governors, who acted as the imperial representatives, held the highest authority within the executive body and territorial police force, exerting control over the lives of Hong Kong's Chinese natives.
But what did it take to become a Hong Kong governor? While the selection process remains veiled in mystery, examining the backgrounds and attributes of past incumbents may offer some insights.
- 28 Governors of Hong Kong
- All were white males
- 13 had military or police backgrounds
- 11 were Englishmen
- 8 were Irish
- 4 were from India
- 7 studied history and humanities at university
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