Background
So was born in Hong Kong on 2 October 1946, with family roots in Shunde, Guangdong, China. When he was 17 years old, he moved to Melbourne and completed his secondary education at University High School. He then went on to tertiary studies, obtaining a Diploma of Education and Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne. After graduating, he taught physics at Fitzroy High School. So became a business operator in 1973, with interests across Australia, Hong Kong and China.
So's political career has included positions as Director of Asia Society's AustralAsia Centre, Commissioner of Victoria Ethics Affairs Commission, Director of Melbourne Water, Honorary Member of World Mayors Council on Climate Change, former Executive Member of the Committee For Melbourne, President of Lord Mayor's Charitable Fund, Chairman of the Asia Pacific Racing Carnival and Chairman of the Victorian Chinese Welfare Centre.
So is actively involved in Australia's major sporting events. He was the number one ticket holder for the Melbourne Demons football club and number one ticket holder for the Melbourne Victory football (soccer) club.
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