The Woman to Watch Anson Chan, 57 BACKGROUND: Born into a prominent Shanghai family, one of eight children. Moved to Hong Kong in 1948. Joined the civil service in 1962. ACHIEVEMENTS: Pushed for deregulation in Hong Kong, improved women's position in civil service, became first woman and first local to head civil service. DILEMMA: A loyal lieutenant to Governor Chris Patten, she has pledged to work in the new government of C.H. Tung, which may undo some of Patten's reforms. DATA: BUSINESS WEEK

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