Johnny Ng Kit-chong, , () graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Engineering and a Doctor of Philosophy. He then completed postdoctoral research at Tsinghua University in Beijing in 2006, specializing in computer science and technology.
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 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.
Dr. Ng was awarded "Ten Outstanding Digi Youth" in 2000. He has also been appointed as an Independent Director, serving on the boards of China Unicom (600050.SH) as well as Chuang's China (0298.HK).
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.
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. 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
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."
Companies
According to Ng's January 2022 declaration of assets, he owns shares in about 40 different companies.
Beyond his extensive community roles, Dr. Ng is also the Chairman of Goldford Group, a position he has held since 1999. 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.
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.
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. 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. He also spearheaded the launch of the Web3 Hub@Cyberport in January 2023. 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.
Personal life
On 5 January 2022,
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announced new warnings and restrictions against social gathering due to potential
COVID-19
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outbreaks. One day later, it was discovered that Ng attended a
birthday party hosted by Witman Hung Wai-man, with 222 guests.
At least one guest tested positive with COVID-19, causing many guests to be quarantined.
In October 2022, Ng was tested positive for COVID-19.
Electoral history
References
Living people
HK LegCo Members 2022–2025
Members of the Election Committee of Hong Kong, 2021–2026
Hong Kong pro-Beijing politicians
1974 births
Alumni of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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