Ho Iat Seng facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ho Iat Seng GLM GCIH
賀一誠
Ho in 2021
3rd Chief Executive of Macau
In office 20 December 2019 – 20 December 2024
President	Xi Jinping
Premier	Li Keqiang Li Qiang
Preceded by	Fernando Chui
Succeeded by	Sam Hou Fai
President of the Legislative Assembly
In office 16 October 2013 – 5 July 2019
Vice President	Lam Heong Sang Chui Sai Cheong
Preceded by	Lau Cheok Va
Succeeded by	Kou Hoi In
Vice-President of the Legislative Assembly
In office 15 October 2009 – 16 October 2013
President	Lau Cheok Va
Preceded by	Lau Cheok Va
Succeeded by	Lam Heong Sang
Member of the Legislative Assembly
In office 20 September 2009 – 5 July 2019
Preceded by	Susana Chou
Constituency	Business (FC)
Member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
In office 5 March 2001 – 23 April 2019
Chairman	Li Peng Wu Bangguo Zhang Dejiang
Personal details
Born	(1957-06-12) 12 June 1957 (age 68) Portuguese Macau
Nationality	Chinese (Macau and Hong Kong)
Spouse	Cheng Soo Ching
Parents	Ho Tin (father) Wu Kwan (mother)
Relatives	Ho Teng Iat (elder sister)
Education	Zhejiang University (BS)
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	賀一誠
Simplified Chinese	贺一诚
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Hè Yīchéng Wade–Giles Ho4 Yi1-chʻêng2 Yue: Cantonese Jyutping Ho6 Jat1 Sing4

Ho Iat Seng (born 12 June 1957) is a politician from Macau. He served as the third leader of Macau, known as the Chief Executive, from 2019 to 2024. He was in charge of Macau's government during this time.

Early Life and Education

Ho Iat Seng was born in Macau. His parents came from a place called Jinhua in Zhejiang, China. He went to Pooi To Middle School in Macau.

Later, in 1992, he studied electronic engineering and economics. He attended Zhejiang University in Zhejiang, China. He even became a special guest researcher at the university.

Political Journey

Ho in 2009

Ho Iat Seng has held many important roles in government. From 1978 to 1998, he was part of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference for Zhejiang Province. This group helps advise the government.

In 2000, he became a member of the National People's Congress. This is China's highest state power body. A year later, he joined its Standing Committee.

From 2004 to 2009, he was a member of the Executive Council of Macau. This council helps the Chief Executive make decisions.

In 2009, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Macau. This is like Macau's parliament, where laws are made. He served as its Vice-President from 2013 to 2019. He was also the President of the Legislative Assembly between 2014 and 2017.

Becoming Chief Executive

On April 18, 2019, Ho Iat Seng announced he wanted to become Macau's Chief Executive. This is the top leadership position in Macau.

He was elected as Chief Executive on August 25, 2019. He received a very high percentage of the votes. After his election, the Premier of China, Li Keqiang, officially appointed him.

Ho Iat Seng officially started his role on December 20, 2019. This date was special because it was the 20th anniversary of Macau being returned to China. Macau was previously governed by Portugal.

On August 21, 2024, Ho Iat Seng shared that he would not seek another term. He decided not to run again due to health reasons.

Awards and Honours

• Ho Iat Seng received the Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry. This is a special award from Portugal. He received it on April 20, 2023.

See also

In Spanish: Ho Iat Seng para niños

• List of members of the Legislative Assembly of Macau