List of Famous people born on January 1st

Figo Chan Ho-wun is a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist who served as convener of the Civil Human Rights Front from October 2020 until his conviction in May 2021 and then, de facto convener until the organisation's disband on 15 August 2021. As vice-convener of the organisation Chan and then convener Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit, planned major marches during the 2019–20 Hong Kong protests. In November 2019, Chan and Emily Lau were awarded the John McCain Prize for Leadership in Public Service on behalf of the people of Hong Kong during the Halifax International Security Forum. He also is member of the League of Social Democrats.

Mahmut Özgener has been the 38th president of the Turkish Football Federation. He succeeded Hasan Doğan, who died of a heart attack in Bodrum. He served from 19 August 2008 until 29 June 2011.

Tan Sri Datuk Tiong Hiew King PSM PGBK KBE is the Malaysian Chinese founder and chairman of the Rimbunan Hijau Group, a timber company founded in 1975. Its overseas timber operations in Papua New Guinea is the largest in that country. He also has interests in logging operations in Russia.

Cheung Chi-kong, GBS is a former non-official member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, author, and pundit. His writing and political views are known to be adhering strongly to the Chinese Communist Party.

Wu Yanan 武亚楠 is a Chinese mixed martial artist currently competing as a Bantamweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2013, she formerly competed for Chinese Kung Fu Championships and WLF W.A.R.S.

Eddie Yue Wai-man, JP, is the 3rd and current Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, having held the position since 1 October 2019.