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Rita Lau

b. 1953

Hong Kong politician

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About Rita Lau

Born 1953. Rita Lau is a Chinese justice of the peace.

Rita Lau Ng Wai-lan (born 8 May 1953) is a Hong Kong former civil servant. She was appointed Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development in July 2008 after her predecessor Frederick Ma resigned for health reasons.

Civil Service

Mrs Lau joined as Hong Kong Civil Service in 1976. She has served in various bureaux and departments in the government. She was Deputy Secretary for Information Technology and Broadcasting (1998), Director of Urban Services (1999), Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene (2000), Permanent Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works (Environment and Transport) (July 2002–January 2004) and Permanent Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands (Planning and Lands) (May 2004–July 2007), and Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Communications and Technology) (July 2007–July 2008). She trained at Tsinghua University in Beijing between January and April, 2004.

She has been Chairman of the Public Service Commission since May 2014.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Arts, University of Hong Kong
Positions held
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development
Awards
Gold Bauhinia Star
Also known as
Rita Lau Ng Wai-lan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rita Lau?

Hong Kong politician

When was Rita Lau born?

Rita Lau was born on 8 May 1953 in Hong Kong.

What is Rita Lau's occupation?

Rita Lau is a justice of the peace.

What nationality is Rita Lau?

Rita Lau is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rita Lau

· Wikidata: Q7336555

· DBpedia: Rita Lau

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