Chan Yat-san
Chan Yat-san, MBE, JP (Chinese: 陳日新; 21 August 1919 – 27 July 2007) was a prominent Hong Kong politician and rural leader. He was a New Territories indigenous inhabitant and chairman of the powerful Heung Yee Kuk, and was dubbed the "King of the New Territories".
Chan Yat-san MBE, JP | |
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陳日新 | |
| Chairman of the Heung Yee Kuk | |
| In office 1962–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Ho Chuen-yiu |
| Succeeded by | Cheung Yan-lung |
| In office 1968–1978 | |
| Preceded by | Pang Fu-wa |
| Succeeded by | Wong Yuen-cheung |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 21, 1919 So Kwun Wat, New Territories |
| Died | 27 July 2007 (aged 90) St. Teresa's Hospital, Kowloon |
| Political party | Federation for the Stability of Hong Kong |
| Residence | Hong Kong |
| Alma mater | Chung Sing School, Yuen Long |
| Occupation | Politician |
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