Author profile: Ka Hang Wong

Ka Hang Wong is a PhD candidate at the University of Technology Sydney. His thesis provides a historical analysis of BN(O) status and how it evolved from being a token of British nationality into a tool of political resistance against a totalitarian party-state’s assault on Hong Kong. He is a regular contributor to E-International Relations on topics related to Hong Kong.

Opinion – How China Is Keeping a British Political Prisoner in Hong Kong

Ka Hang Wong • Oct 4 2025 • Articles

Jimmy Lai’s persecution stems from Deng Xiaoping’s distorted view of sovereignty and his rewriting of Hong Kong’s history.

Is Patriotism Just Obedience? Hong Kong Under the National Security Law

Ka Hang Wong • Sep 30 2025 • Articles

Historical precedents, symbolic instruments and contemporary strategies converge to shape Hongkongers’ understanding of sovereignty, identity, and patriotism.

Opinion – When Political Fear Trumps Rights: Same-Sex Couples in Hong Kong

Ka Hang Wong • Sep 23 2025 • Articles

Political caution trumps full legal compliance, leaving ordinary residents trapped in a system that prioritizes procedure and appearances over substantive rights.

Opinion – Why Britain Should Back a Hong Kong Government-in-Exile

Ka Hang Wong • Jun 18 2025 • Articles

As the Tibetan experience shows, exile does not mean political extinction – and for Hongkongers it could mean rebirth.

Opinion – Joshua Wong and Hong Kong’s Right to Self-Determination

Ka Hang Wong • Jun 10 2025 • Articles

While the path to justice is fraught, the UK has the chance to play a definitive role in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy future.

Opinion – A Passport to Power: June 4th and the Making of Hong Kong’s Loyalist Class

Ka Hang Wong • May 31 2025 • Articles

The British government should grant citizenship to those who have stood up for Hong Kong’s freedoms.

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