Johnny Ng
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Johnny Ng Kit-chong, MH,JP (Chinese: 吳傑莊) graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Engineering and a Doctor of Philosophy.[1] He then completed postdoctoral research at Tsinghua University in Beijing in 2006, specializing in computer science and technology.[2]
Dr. Ng has been actively involved in public service, having been a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference since 2018[3][4] and being elected as a member of the seventh Legislative Council in 2021, where he currently serves as one of Hong Kong's Legislative Councilors, elected from the Election Committee.[5]
Dr. Ng was awarded "Ten Outstanding Digi Youth" in 2000.[6] He has also been appointed as an Independent Director, serving on the boards of China Unicom (600050.SH)[7] as well as Chuang's China (0298.HK).[8]
He is engaged in various social services and take up key roles in serving the community, such as Council Member of the Baptist University, member of Advisory Committee of Arts Development, member of Employees Retraining Board, Past Chairman of Hong Kong Youth United Association, Honorary Chairman of YELITES.[9]
Dr. Ng has been deeply committed to information technology, cultural performance, and youth development. In 2010, Dr. Ng established the "Hong Kong Youth Synergy Foundation Ltd." and has since served as its convener.[10] By organizing various large-scale youth activities, he has consistently worked to encourage young people and students to delve deeper into innovation and technology.
Legislative Council
[edit]In August 2024, Ng said that Hong Kong's high housing costs would not hinder its ambitions to become a tech hub, saying "We don’t have to lower our prices to accommodate others. We should attract people who are more capable."[11]
Companies
[edit]According to Ng's January 2022 declaration of assets, he owns shares in about 40 different companies.[12]
Beyond his extensive community roles, Dr. Ng is also the Chairman of Goldford Group, a position he has held since 1999.[13] The group centers its efforts on investing in up-and-coming technology companies spanning sectors such as fintech, AI, robotics, digital media, education, and culture. To nurture the development of these enterprises, the group draws on seed investment, strategic partnerships, and consulting services.[14]
Goldford Group's subsidiary, G-Rocket, is a startup accelerator that reaches across 8 cities throughout Asia, covering a total operating area exceeding 25,000 square meters.[15] Leveraging government policies, on-site facilities, talent referrals, and investment/financing services, G-Rocket backs the development of high-quality domestic and international tech startups, having incubated multiple listed companies.
Furthermore, Goldford Group's Web3 flagship, Web3Labs, caters to the global Web3 industry with its comprehensive platform. [16] Drawing on investment acceleration, technical cooperation, ecosystem building, rating services, and regulatory compliance support, Web3Labs fuels the growth of Web3 enterprises worldwide. The platform has successfully nurtured over 100 projects to date.
In the Web3 space, Dr. Johnny NG Kit-chong serves as the Non-Executive Chairman of the G-Rocket International Accelerator.[17] He also spearheaded the launch of the Web3 Hub@Cyberport in January 2023.[18] Furthermore, he was recently appointed as the Chairman of the "Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets" within the Legislative Council.[19]
Personal life
[edit]Johnny Ng Kit-chong spent his early childhood in a subdivided flat in Yau Ma Tei before moving to public housing in Tuen Mun's Tai Hing Estate with his father and sister.[20] In 1993, Ng enrolled at the Hong Kong Polytechnic (now Hong Kong Polytechnic University) to study Manufacturing Engineering.[21] Following the events of September 11, 2001, Ng established a company focusing on biometric identification and information security technology.[22] Concurrently, he pursued doctoral studies at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Ng's company developed technology that was later implemented at border checkpoints in Hong Kong and Shenzhen.[23] In 2008, the company's technology was utilized during the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics.[24]
Beyond his professional pursuits, Ng has shown an interest in horse racing.[25] He is involved with several racehorses with Hong Kong Jockey Club, including KING POWER, POWER HORSE, HAPPY FRIENDSHIP (3 Wins), SUPER HIPPOGRIFF, WIN FOR YOUTH, and YOUTH POWER (1 Win), either as the sole owner, syndicate member, or syndicate manager.[26]
On 5 January 2022, Carrie Lam announced new warnings and restrictions against social gathering due to potential COVID-19 outbreaks.[27] One day later, it was discovered that Ng attended a birthday party hosted by Witman Hung Wai-man, with 222 guests.[28][29][30] At least one guest tested positive with COVID-19, causing many guests to be quarantined.[30] In April 2022, Ng participated in COVID-19 Vaccination Activities held in Wong Tai Sin District. The event saw 450 individuals receive the Sinovac vaccine, with participants including both elderly residents and children[31]. In October 2022, Ng was tested positive for COVID-19[32].
Ng is known to be a pet lover. He has adopted a two-year-old British Shorthair cat named "Jinbao"[33]. Driven by his love for pets, Ng has become an advocate for animal rights, particularly focusing on pet-related issues. He has been promoting the concept of "pet easy passage"[34] and has urged the Hong Kong government to accelerate feasibility studies for implementing RNATT (Rabies Neutralizing Antibody Titer Test) and home quarantine policies for pets[35].
Electoral history
[edit]| 2021 legislative election: Election Committee[36] | |||||
| No. | Candidates | Affiliation | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luk Chung-hung | FTU | 1,178 | ||
| 2 | Ma Fung-kwok | New Forum | 1,234 | ||
| 3 | Kingsley Wong Kwok | FTU | 1,192 | ||
| 4 | Chan Hoi-yan | Nonpartisan | 1,292 | ||
| 5 | Tang Fei | FEW | 1,339 | ||
| 6 | Michael John Treloar Rowse | Nonpartisan | 454 | ||
| 7 | Paul Tse Wai-chun | Independent | 1,283 | ||
| 8 | Diu Sing-hung | Nonpartisan | 342 | ||
| 9 | Tseng Chin-i | Nonpartisan | 919 | ||
| 10 | Nelson Lam Chi-yuen | Nonpartisan | 970 | ||
| 11 | Peter Douglas Koon Ho-ming | Nonpartisan | 1,102 | ||
| 12 | Andrew Lam Siu-lo | Nonpartisan | 1,026 | ||
| 13 | Chow Man-kong | Nonpartisan | 1,060 | ||
| 14 | Doreen Kong Yuk-foon | Nonpartisan | 1,032 | ||
| 15 | Fung Wai-kwong | Nonpartisan | 708 | ||
| 16 | Chan Yuet-ming | Nonpartisan | 1,187 | ||
| 17 | Simon Hoey Lee | Nonpartisan | 1,308 | ||
| 18 | Judy Kapui Chan | NPP | 1,284 | ||
| 19 | Wong Chi-him | Nonpartisan | 956 | ||
| 20 | Maggie Chan Man-ki | Nonpartisan | 1,331 | ||
| 21 | So Cheung-wing | Nonpartisan | 1,013 | ||
| 22 | Sun Dong | Nonpartisan | 1,124 | ||
| 23 | Tu Hai-ming | Nonpartisan | 834 | ||
| 24 | Tan Yueheng | Nonpartisan | 1,245 | ||
| 25 | Ng Kit-chong | Nonpartisan | 1,239 | ||
| 26 | Chan Siu-hung | Nonpartisan | 1,239 | ||
| 27 | Hong Wen | Nonpartisan | 1,142 | ||
| 28 | Dennis Lam Shun-chiu | Nonpartisan | 1,157 | ||
| 29 | Rock Chen Chung-nin | DAB | 1,297 | ||
| 30 | Yung Hoi-yan | NPP/CF | 1,313 | ||
| 31 | Chan Pui-leung | Nonpartisan | 1,205 | ||
| 32 | Lau Chi-pang | Nonpartisan | 1,214 | ||
| 33 | Carmen Kan Wai-mun | Nonpartisan | 1,291 | ||
| 34 | Nixie Lam Lam | DAB | 1,181 | ||
| 35 | Luk Hon-man | BPA | 1,059 | ||
| 36 | Elizabeth Quat | DAB | 1,322 | ||
| 37 | Lilian Kwok Ling-lai | DAB | 1,122 | ||
| 38 | Lai Tung-kwok | NPP | 1,237 | ||
| 39 | Leung Mei-fun | BPA/KWND | 1,348 | ||
| 40 | Ho Kwan-yiu | Nonpartisan | 1,263 | ||
| 41 | Chan Hoi-wing | DAB | 941 | ||
| 42 | Alice Mak Mei-kuen | FTU | 1,326 | ||
| 43 | Kevin Sun Wei-yung | Independent | 891 | ||
| 44 | Stephen Wong Yuen-shan | Nonpartisan | 1,305 | ||
| 45 | Lee Chun-keung | Liberal | 1,060 | ||
| 46 | Cheung Kwok-kwan | DAB | 1,342 | ||
| 47 | Kenneth Leung Yuk-wai | Nonpartisan | 1,160 | ||
| 48 | Allan Zeman | Nonpartisan | 955 | ||
| 49 | Lam Chun-sing | FLU | 1,002 | ||
| 50 | Charles Ng Wang-wai | Nonpartisan | 958 | ||
| 51 | Choy Wing-keung | FTU | 818 | ||
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- ^ "Goldford Group". Goldford Group. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Lawmaker's venture aims to lure 1,000 Web3 businesses to Hong Kong". South China Morning Post. 23 December 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Dr. Johnny NG Kit-chong Successfully Elected as Chairman of the Hong Kong Legislative Council on Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets". Web3labs. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "HKSTP and G-Rocket Ignite Digital Economy Growth | HKSTP". www.hkstp.org. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "[v172] Hong Kong Web3 Innovator Summit & Web3 Hub@Cyberport Inauguration Ceremony". www.cyberport.hk. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets (Agenda) 19 July 2024". Legislative Council of Hong Kong. 19 July 2024.
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