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California’s first Asian lieutenant governor has ties to esteemed Chinese military family
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Fiona Ma, 60, a Chinese-American and California's current treasurer, was elected lieutenant governor, marking a milestone for Asian-American representation in California politics.

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Fiona Ma, 60, is California's current state treasurer and a Chinese-American. Her election as lieutenant governor marks a milestone for Asian-American representation in California politics.

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Fiona Ma, 60, a Chinese-American and the state’s current treasurer, was elected lieutenant governor, marking a milestone for Asian-American representation in California politics.

“I am deeply humbled and honoured to be elected California’s next lieutenant governor,” Ma said in a statement to the South China Morning Post. “Breaking another bamboo ceiling!”

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