{{Short description|Hong Kong politician}} {{family name hatnote|[[Ng (surname)|Ng]]|Johnny Ng|Ng Kit-chong|lang=Hong Kong}} {{Multiple issues| {{BLP sources|date=January 2022}} {{Promotional|date=November 2024}} }} {{use dmy dates|date=January 2022}} {{Infobox_officeholder | honorific_prefix = [[The Honourable#Hong Kong|The Honourable]] | name = Johnny Ng | native_name = {{nobold|吳傑莊}} | native_name_lang = zh-HK | image = Inmediahk - 吳傑莊 2024 (cropped).jpg | caption = Ng in 2024 | office = Member of [[Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference]] | term_start = January 24, 2018 | office1 = Member of the [[Legislative Council (Hong Kong)|Legislative Council]] | term_start1 = January 1, 2022 | term_end1 = | constituency1 = [[Election Committee]] | birth_date = {{bya|1974}} | education = {{ubl| *[[Hong Kong Polytechnic University]] (Ph.D.) *[[Tsinghua University]] (Postdoc) }} }} [[File:Johnny Ng Kit-chong.jpg|thumb|Ng being interviewed]]
'''Johnny Ng Kit-chong''', {{post-nominals|country=HKG|MH|sep=y}}, {{post-nominals|country=HKG|JP|sep=y}} ({{lang-zh|t_hk=吳傑莊}}, born 1974) is a Hong Kong politician. Ng has been a member of the [[Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference|National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference]] since 2018<ref>{{Cite web |title=中国人民政治协商会议第十三届全国委员会委员名单 |url=http://www.cppcc.gov.cn/zxww/2020/05/11/ARTI1589179608333237.shtml |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=www.cppcc.gov.cn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=中国人民政治协商会议第十四届全国委员会委员名单-新华网 |url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/2023-01/18/c_1129294900.htm |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=www.xinhuanet.com}}</ref> and being elected as a member of the seventh [[Legislative Council of Hong Kong|Legislative Council]] in 2021, elected from the [[Election Committee]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Legco Members - Dr Hon Johnny NG Kit-chong, MH, JP |url=https://www.legco.gov.hk/en/members/legco-members/member.html?id=210}}</ref> He was re-elected in 2025 through the same constituency.
Ng has also been appointed as an Independent Director, serving on the boards of [[China Unicom]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-29 |title=吳杰莊被聘為中國聯通外部董事 |url=https://bau.com.hk/article/2024-05/29/content_1245346035925389312.html |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=紫荊 |language=en}}</ref> as well as Chuang's China.<ref>{{Cite web |title=獨立非執行董事 |url=https://chuangs.com.hk/zh/cg/independent-non-executive-directors-cn-zh/ |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=Chuang's Group |language=zh-HK}}</ref>
Ng previously served as a 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=HSUHK - SCM |url=https://scm.hsu.edu.hk/hk/aboutus/faculty/473 |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=scm.hsu.edu.hk}}</ref>
In 2010, Ng established the "Hong Kong Youth Synergy Foundation Ltd." and has since served as its convener.<ref>{{Cite web |title=關於我們 – 學生動力 |url=http://hkys.hk/?page_id=960 |access-date=2024-08-05 |language=}}</ref>
== Early life and education == Ng 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-14 |title=【選戰風雲】「貼地」政協吳傑莊爭入局 指不論出身只要相信國家一定有出頭天 |url=https://n.kinliu.hk/kinliunews/%E3%80%90%E9%81%B8%E6%88%B0%E9%A2%A8%E9%9B%B2%E3%80%91%E3%80%8C%E8%B2%BC%E5%9C%B0%E3%80%8D%E6%94%BF%E5%8D%94%E5%90%B3%E5%82%91%E8%8E%8A%E7%88%AD%E5%85%A5%E5%B1%80%E3%80%80%E6%8C%87%E4%B8%8D%E8%AB%96/ |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=堅料網 |language=zh-HK}}</ref> In 1993, Ng enrolled at the [[Hong Kong Polytechnic University|Hong Kong Polytechnic]] to study Manufacturing Engineering.<ref>{{Cite web |title=訪問吳傑莊博士 ― 薪火相傳 {{!}} 2020年秋季號 - 第2期 {{!}} PolyU 勵學利民 |url=https://www.polyu.edu.hk/publications/excelximpact/tc/issue/202002/polyu-community/an-interview-with-dr-johnny-ng-kit-chong-passing-the-torch |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=www.polyu.edu.hk |language=zh-hk}}</ref> Ng graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Engineering and a Doctor of Philosophy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ng Kit Chong｜Hong Kong Top Ten Outstanding Cantonese Youth｜PolyU alumni |url=https://www.polyu.edu.hk/alumni/featured-alumni/alumni-achievements/johnny-ng-kit-chong |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=Alumni |language=zh-HK}}</ref> He then completed postdoctoral research at [[Tsinghua University]] in [[Beijing]], [[China]] in 2006, specializing in computer science and technology.<ref>{{Cite web |title=An interview with Dr Johnny Ng Kit-chong - Passing the torch {{!}} Autumn 2020 - Issue 2 {{!}} Excel x Impact@PolyU |url=https://www.polyu.edu.hk/publications/excelximpact/issue/202002/polyu-community/an-interview-with-dr-johnny-ng-kit-chong-passing-the-torch |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=www.polyu.edu.hk |language=en}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== Political career === In the Election Committee subsection elections, Ng Kit Chong was elected with 75 votes in the Performing Arts Sub-subsector of Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016選舉委員會界別分組選舉 - 選舉結果 |url=https://www.elections.gov.hk/ecss2016/chi/results_s3.html?1730899927796 |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=www.elections.gov.hk}}</ref>
In December 2021, Ng was elected as Legislative Councilor through election committee constituency with 1,239 votes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021年立法會換屆選舉 - 選舉結果 |url=https://www.elections.gov.hk/legco2021/chi/rs_ecc.html |access-date=2026-01-29 |website=www.elections.gov.hk}}</ref>
In August 2024, Ng said that [[Housing in Hong Kong|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."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-02 |title=Bringing tech workers to Hong Kong not an option, Vietnamese IT firm says |url=https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3272930/bringing-tech-workers-hong-kong-not-option-vietnamese-it-outsourcing-firm-says?utm_source=rss_feed |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2024 |title=Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Web3 and Virtual Assets (Agenda) 19 July 2024 |url=https://www.legco.gov.hk/yr2023/english/hc/sub_com/hs01/agenda/hs0120240719.htm |website=Legislative Council of Hong Kong}}</ref>
In December 2025, Ng was re-elected as Legislative Councilor through the same constituency with 1,331 votes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2025 Legislative Council General Election - Election Results |url=https://www.elections.gov.hk/legco2025/eng/results_ecc.html |access-date=2026-01-29 |website=www.elections.gov.hk}}</ref>
=== Business career === According to Ng's January 2022 declaration of assets, he owns shares in about 40 different companies.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-01-17 |title=How well can Hong Kong's affluent lawmakers represent ordinary residents? |url=https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3163506/hong-kongs-new-lawmakers-are-mostly-affluent-homeowners |access-date=2022-01-18 |newspaper=[[South China Morning Post]] |language=en}}</ref>
Beyond his community roles, Ng is also the Chairman of Goldford Group, a position he has held since 1999.<ref>{{Cite web |title=OPAA - Members Profiles - Dr Johnny NG Kit-chong |url=http://www.opaa.hk/en/members_profiles/Dr_Johnny_NG_Kit_chong_2015.html |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=www.opaa.hk}}</ref>
Following the [[September 11 attacks]], Ng established a company focusing on biometric identification and information security technology.<ref>{{Cite web |last=中國新聞網 |date=2022-01-05 |title=專訪香港立法會議員吳傑莊：用自身故事鼓勵港青融入國家發展 |url=https://m.chinanews.com/wap/detail/cht/sp/9644632.shtml}}</ref> Ng's company developed technology that was later implemented at border checkpoints in Hong Kong and [[Shenzhen]], China.<ref>{{Cite web |title=梧桐山下回歸林見證深港青年攜手共奮鬥 {{!}} 頭條 - 香港中通社 |url=https://www.hkcna.hk/docDetail.jsp?channel=2803&id=100122326 |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=www.hkcna.hk}}</ref> In 2008, the company's technology was utilized during the opening and closing ceremonies of the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] held at Beijing, China.<ref>{{Cite web |title=京奧採人面識別「驗正身」 - 香港文匯報 |url=http://paper.wenweipo.com/2008/05/14/HK0805140046.htm |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=paper.wenweipo.com}}</ref>
Ng also serves as the Non-Executive Chairman of the G-Rocket International Accelerator.<ref>{{Cite web |title=HKSTP and G-Rocket Ignite Digital Economy Growth {{!}} HKSTP |url=https://www.hkstp.org/en/park-life/news-and-events/news/hkstp-and-g-rocket-join-forces-to-nurture-tech-ventures-and-ignite-the-digital-economy-growth |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=www.hkstp.org |language=en}}</ref> He also spearheaded the launch of the Web3 Hub@Cyberport in January 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=[v172] Hong Kong Web3 Innovator Summit & Web3 Hub@Cyberport Inauguration Ceremony |url=https://www.cyberport.hk/enewsletter/v172/1720001.html |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=www.cyberport.hk}}</ref>
== Personal life == Beyond his professional pursuits, Ng is interested in horse racing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=香港島各界聯合會 |url=https://hkisland.org/news-info.php?id=3971 |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=hkisland.org}}</ref> He is involved with several racehorses with Hong Kong Jockey Club, either as the sole owner, syndicate member, or syndicate manager.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Hong Kong Jockey Club |url=https://racing.hkjc.com/racing/information/English/Horse/OwnerSearch.aspx?HorseOwner=Johnny%20Ng%20Kit%20Chong |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=racing.hkjc.com}}</ref>
On 5 January 2022, [[Carrie Lam]] announced new warnings and restrictions against social gathering due to potential [[COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong|COVID-19]] outbreaks.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-05 |title=Bars, gyms to close, 6pm restaurant curfew as Hong Kong ramps up Omicron battle |url=https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3162190/coronavirus-hong-kongs-fifth-wave-has-already |access-date=2022-01-07 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}</ref> One day later, it was discovered that Ng attended a [[Witman Hung partygate|birthday party hosted by Witman Hung Wai-man]], with 222 guests on 3 January 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=衞生防護中心最新發現洪為民宴會人數為222人 |url=https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1628558-20220112.htm? |access-date=26 January 2022 |website=News.rthk.hk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Hong Kong Finds New Suspected Covid Case at Official's Scandal-Hit Birthday Party |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-10/hong-kong-finds-another-suspected-covid-case-at-notorious-party |access-date=26 January 2022 |website=Bloomberg.com}}</ref><ref name=":02">{{Cite web |date=2022-01-07 |title=All 170 guests of Covid-19 scandal-hit birthday party sent to quarantine |url=https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3162476/coronavirus-19-hong-kong-lawmakers-attended-birthday-party |access-date=2022-01-07 |language=en |newspaper=[[South China Morning Post]]}}</ref> At least one guest tested positive with COVID-19, causing many guests to be quarantined.<ref name=":02" /> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home Affairs Department - Other Information - COVID-19 Vaccination Activities in Wong Tai Sin District |url=https://www.had.gov.hk/en/whats_new/news_18_3_20220410.htm |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=www.had.gov.hk}}</ref> In October 2022, Ng was tested positive for COVID-19.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/news/20221006/bkn-20221006111824368-1006_00822_001.html |title=議員吳傑莊快測中招 正居家隔離 |date=6 October 2022 |website=[[Oriental Daily News]] |access-date=27 May 2025 |language=zh}}</ref>
Ng has adopted a two-year-old British Shorthair cat.<ref>{{Cite web |last=文睿 |date=2023-04-11 |title=國際寵物日｜議員毛孩大齊集！多圖！邊位「主子」最可愛？ |url=https://www.hk01.com/%E6%94%BF%E6%83%85/881822/%E5%9C%8B%E9%9A%9B%E5%AF%B5%E7%89%A9%E6%97%A5-%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1%E6%AF%9B%E5%AD%A9%E5%A4%A7%E9%BD%8A%E9%9B%86-%E5%A4%9A%E5%9C%96-%E9%82%8A%E4%BD%8D-%E4%B8%BB%E5%AD%90-%E6%9C%80%E5%8F%AF%E6%84%9B |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=香港01 |language=zh-HK}}</ref> Ng has become an advocate for animal rights, particularly focusing on pet-related issues. He has been promoting the concept of "pet easy passage"<ref>{{Cite web |title=吳傑莊倡議「寵物易通行」期望政府簡化寵物入境手續-香港商報 |url=https://www.hkcd.com.hk/content_app/2024-09/27/content_8659446.html |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=www.hkcd.com.hk}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-27 |title=寵物旅行︱回港隔離檢疫期長輪候難 議員倡推「寵物易通行」 |url=https://www.stheadline.com/politics/3386804/%E5%AF%B5%E7%89%A9%E6%97%85%E8%A1%8C%E5%9B%9E%E6%B8%AF%E9%9A%94%E9%9B%A2%E6%AA%A2%E7%96%AB%E6%9C%9F%E9%95%B7%E8%BC%AA%E5%80%99%E9%9B%A3-%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1%E5%80%A1%E6%8E%A8%E5%AF%B5%E7%89%A9%E6%98%93%E9%80%9A%E8%A1%8C |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=星島頭條 |language=zh-HK}}</ref>
Ng was awarded "Ten Outstanding Digi Youth" in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Recipients of the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Awards {{!}} Alumni {{!}} About ISE |url=https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ise/about-ise/alumni/recipients-of-the-outstanding-polyu-alumni-awards |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering |language=zh-HK}}</ref>
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