Chung Kim-wah
Chung Kim-wah | |
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Chun as a professor of applied social sciences in Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2017 | |
| Born | January 9, 1960 |
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| Occupations | Scholar, Professor, Social Worker, Political and Poll Commentator |
| Known for | Anti-legalization of gambling; Activism for universal pension and standardized working hours |
| Criminal charges | "Incitement of Sedition, Cooperation with Foreign Powers with the Intention to Subvert National Security" |
| Criminal status | Wanted with a one-million HKD bounty from the National Security Department (~125,000 USD), since 24 December 2024 |
Chung Kim-wah (Traditional Chinese: 鍾劍華, born January 9, 1960) is an exiled Hong Kong-born scholar. He is noted as a political commentator in Hong Kong, and frequently references the dystopian fiction Nineteen Eighty-Four.[1][2][3]
Early life
Chung was born in a sailor family at Choi Hung Estate, Kowloon. He received his Bachelor's degree in Chinese University of Hong Kong and PhD from University of Hong Kong, both in Social Science.[1] He works as a social worker and teacher. As a scholar, he conducts surveys and writes analytic pieces.[2]
Chung was disappointed with the government after the handover of Hong Kong in 1997.[2][4][5]
Research career
Chung's early articles focused on social policies. These includes opposition to legalizing gambling in Hong Kong, suggesting universal pension and standardized working hours. Hoping to reach a wider audience than published survey reviews, he began writing opinion pieces on political issues, both online and on newspapers.
After retiring in 2020, he joined the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute and served as the chief executive.[6] His researches on popular opinions suggest a decline in self-identification as "Hongkongers", rising feeling of hopelessness, and dissatisfaction with the government under Pro-Beijing camp.[7]
Exile
Chung was investigated by the National Security Department for his public survey on the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. He left for United Kingdom that April, following several arrests on political dissidents, citing concerns of his safety.[8]
In December 2024, the National Security Department issued a warrant for Chung for "inciting secession of the state" and "colluding with foreign countries or external forces to endanger the national security". The government accused him for advocating Hong Kong independence; and of treason, for pleading foreign sanctions against People's Republic of China and the government of Hong Kong.[9] Chung maintains his innocence.[5]
On 14 January 2025, Chung’s wife and son in Hong Kong were detained from home to two police stations for investigation by the national security agents.[10] Eight days later (22 January), Chung's brother and two sisters were also detained from their homes to 3 different police stations for investigation by the agents.[11]
References
- ^ a b "Dr.CHUNG Kim-wah 鍾劍華博士" (in Traditional Chinese). Hong Kong: Department of Applied Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 2013. Archived from the original on 4 February 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ^ a b c 鄭樂捷 (2 May 2022). "專訪鍾劍華：流離世代令人難過 常存昐望繼續發聲" [Interviewing Chun Kim-wah: It saddens me to be living aboard and being homeless; I still have hope and would keep voicing in support of activism] (in Traditional Chinese). Hong Kong: Voice of America Chinese. Archived from the original on 18 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ "國安處追查鍾劍華資金流向 今帶走鍾庭耀助查並搜民研辦公室" [National Security Department investigated the flow of funds of Chung Kim-wah, hence took Chung Ting-yiu away for help investigation and searched the office of the survey research today]. ONTV (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). Hong Kong. 13 January 2025. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ^ Mai, Kai-yin (10 May 2019). "【1984】聽新語學雙重思想 鍾劍華：不知是人話、鬼話還是假話" [Listening to the new language to learn the double thinking pattern, Chung Kim-wah: I don’t know whether it is human talking, ghost talking or lies!]. HK01 (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). Hong Kong. Retrieved 2 February 2025. Archived 2021-08-10 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "跨境鎮壓升級｜學者鍾劍華無黨無派議政逾30年 我從來沒有支持過港獨！」" [Cross-border repression escalated: Scholar Chung Kim-wah has been a non-partisan in politics for more than 30 years. I never supported Hong Kong independence!"]. Chaser News (in Cantonese). London, United Kingdom. 24 December 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ "研究隊員 – HKPORI – 香港民意研究所" [Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (HKPORI) – Research Team Members]. www.pori.hk (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). Hong Kong. Archived from the original on 12 March 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ Chao, Li-hsi (6 August 2021). "香港民研鍾劍華：不科學化民調湧現 林鄭卻引用" [Chung Kim-wah from Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute's: Unscientific polls emerge, yet Carrie Lam quotes them] (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). Hong Kong: HK01. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ "鍾劍華赴英「避秦」 稱警曾引國安法約談" [Chung Kim-wah went to UK to "escape from tyranny", and stated that the police had questioned him with the National Security Law]. Ming Pao (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). Hong Kong. 25 April 2022. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ "鄭敬基及鍾劍華等6人被列通緝名單 警方國安處懸紅$100萬通緝" [Six people, including Zheng and Chung are on the wanted list. The National Security Department of the police posts a reward of one million dollars for their arrest.] (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). Hong Kong: HK01. 24 November 2024. Archived from the original on 27 June 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ "據悉國安處帶走鍾劍華妻兒協助調查" [It's reported that National Security Department took away the wife and children of Chung Kim-wah to assist investigation]. NOW.com News (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). Hong Kong. 14 January 2025. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ "警國安處帶走鍾劍華3弟妹 返署協助調查" [News: National Security Department took three siblings of Chung Kim-wah to the police stations to assist investigation]. Sing Tao Daily (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). Hong Kong. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 2 February 2025.