Gary Wong: Tell China's stories to the world

Editor's Note

He was raised in a grassroots family in Tuen Mun in the New Territories in Hong Kong, China.

He has an undying Hong Kong spirit in his heart and a lifelong ambition to serve the community.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Hong Kong, a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London, and a Master of Studies in Diplomatic Studies from Oxford University 

He was named Tsinghua University Student of the Year for 2021.

He is a Ph.D. student in sociology at Tsinghua University - Gary Wong Chi-him.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Let's read Gary Wong's story.

Gary is outspoken in defending national interests on international platforms and actively uses his voice to tell China's stories to the world.

In the article "What is the real purpose of the U.S. tracing the origin coronavirus" published by the South China Morning Post in August 2021, Gary firmly defended our national interests and spoke against the United States. The article was republished by the Office of the Commissioner of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong and many mainland media. 

In July 2021, Gary wrote an article titled "Remembering the Beginning - Leading Hong Kong to Prosperity through Governance". In particular, Gary shared his views on nurturing the next successors to "one country, two systems" to pave the way for the future development of Hong Kong.

Representing the United Nations Association of China at the 46th Meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Gary spoke about the human rights situation in Hong Kong after the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law. He revealed the truth about the situation in Hong Kong and showed his commitment to the country and Hong Kong courageously, rebutting the malicious criticisms of Western countries. 

Since August 2021, Gary has been publishing English commentaries for China Daily and serving as an English commentator for various media platforms, spreading the stories of China, promoting "one country, two systems" and influencing the world from the perspective of the new generation in Hong Kong.

Back in 2012, when Gary was only 30 years old, he founded the "InspiringHK Sports Foundation", taking his first step to serve the youth and give back to the community. The vision of the Foundation is to create youth through sports.

By 2021, the Foundation has raised tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars and provided learning and training opportunities in more than 30 sports for over 10,000 youngsters from the grassroots. His actions have helped create social mobility, promoted gender equality, social inclusion and healthy living, and attracted support from the HKSAR Government, schools and NGOs. The Foundation has become a young, positive and influential force for philanthropy and social innovation in Hong Kong.

Gary holds numerous positions on various governmental boards and committees in Beijing in order to actively promote the exchange between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. 

In Hong Kong, Gary holds five public offices in the HKSAR Government, most of which are related to children and youth. He has also been appointed by the Chief Executive of HKSAR, Mrs. Carrie Lam, as a non-official member of the Children's Commission and a member of the Equal Opportunities Commission, respectively.

In November 2021, Gary participated in the Hong Kong Legislative Council election, running for the Election Committee Constituency. "After improving the electoral system and implementing patriots' rule, I hope to contribute more to the governance of Hong Kong."

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Editors: Liu Shutian, Sangeet Sangroula

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