At a regional/provincial level, this is the title used in all Commonwealth countries that have states or provinces (i.e. Australia, Canada, but not NZ), so... Not necessarily.
It's because "governor" is a mostly ceremonial role, for us. Owing to the whole... Monarch as head of state thing.
Slightly different to China. But I see your point. I think that's probably just what the Chinese translate the title to... So... Coincidence more than anything.
At a regional/provincial level, this is the title used in all Commonwealth countries that have states or provinces (i.e. Australia, Canada, but not NZ), so... Not necessarily.
It's because "governor" is a mostly ceremonial role, for us. Owing to the whole... Monarch as head of state thing.
Slightly different to China. But I see your point. I think that's probably just what the Chinese translate the title to... So... Coincidence more than anything.