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简介

Sophia Kao Ching-chi is a prominent Hong Kong women's affairs activist, born in 1950. She attended Canossa Saint Mary's College and during her school years was passionate about rock music, forming The Mods—Hong Kong's first all-female band—with four schoolmates including Miao Ksiu. She later worked as the manager for musician Sam Hui and served as chairman of the Hong Kong Beatles Fan Club. She graduated in 1970 from United College of the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a degree in business administration. After graduation, she worked in various fields including human resources management at the MTR Corporation and the Airport Authority. She retired in 1999 and devoted herself to public service, serving as chairperson of the Women's Commission from 2006 to 2012, and holding senior government positions including membership of Lingnan University's Council and chairmanship of the Financial Reporting Council. She received multiple honours including the Silver Bauhinia Star in 2009 and the Gold Bauhinia Star in 2017 for her contributions to promoting women's rights and social capital development.