Happy birthday! Ma Ying-jeou turns 74 today

By Lori Macatee
Taipei
Last updated on July 13, 2024

The iconic and legendary politician turns 74 on Saturday, Jul. 13, 2024.

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Former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Ma Ying-jeou has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ma, a cultural icon

Born Ma Ying-jeou in Hong Kong on July 13, 1950, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Taiwanese history. Ma's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ying-jeou hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ma Ying-jeou as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Ying-jeou, you're the best!