Angel Chong Nga-ting
Angel Nga-Ting Chong | |
|---|---|
| 莊雅婷 | |
| Constituency | Sai Kung (西貢) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | DBA (Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong) |
Angel Chong Nga-ting (Chinese: 莊雅婷; Jyutping: Zong1 Ngaa5 Ting4) is a Hong Kong district councillor representing Sai Kung. A member of the pro-establishment Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB), she became the youngest appointed councillor in the 2023 term at age 23.[1]
Early life and education
Chong was raised in Hong Kong and graduated from Creative Secondary School in Sai Kung.[2] After graduating, she enrolled at Peking University, where she pursued dual programs at the School of Government and the Guanghua School of Management.[3] During the COVID-19 pandemic, she took a leave of absence to assist relief efforts in Hong Kong, including logistics coordination and volunteer work at vaccination centers.[4]
Prior to her political career, Chong worked at China Merchants Group, a state-owned conglomerate.[1]
Political career
In December 2023, Chong was appointed as a Sai Kung District Councillor under Hong Kong’s revamped electoral system, which emphasized patriotism and governance experience. As the youngest councillor of her term at the age of 23, she highlighted her commitment to "serving the country and Hong Kong" in public statements.[5]
She identified surpassing Executive Council convener Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee's 22,000 Instagram followers as a key performance indicator, aiming to become Hong Kong's most-followed politician on social media. Chong also planned to launch a YouTube channel to amplify her outreach.[6]
In 2025, Chong briefly entered the Miss Hong Kong pageant but withdrew amid scrutiny over whether her participation aligned with district council duties. Alice Mak, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, reiterated that councillors must prioritize official responsibilities, including maintaining an 80% meeting attendance rate.[7][8]
References
- ^ a b 鄭寶生 (9 February 2024). "23歲最年輕委任區議員莊雅婷 申報於國企任職". HK01 (in Chinese). Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "被問區議員參選港姐有否抵觸 莊雅婷：一加一大於二嘅存在". Hong Kong Inmedia (in Chinese). 24 June 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ 崔力生 (25 June 2025). "莊雅婷退選港姐稱保護區議會形象 網民寸爆：港姐形象好失禮咩". HK01 (in Chinese). Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "區議會選舉︱23歲北大「新小花」獲委任 疫情落區派物資 曾言為國為港效力是使命". Sing Tao Daily (in Chinese). 12 December 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Peking University student and angel who helped fight Covid is youngest councillor". The Standard. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "Youngest councilor gunning for Regina Ip". The Standard. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Chan, Irene (26 June 2025). "Pro-Beijing district councillor withdraws from Miss Hong Kong Pageant after official reminder of duties". Hong Kong Free Press. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "District councillor Angel Chong ends Miss HK bid". RTHK. 25 June 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2025.