I am a journalist and photographer from Hong Kong, with a focus of exploring the complexities of identity, culture, and social dynamics in Hong Kong, particularly in light of recent social and political shifts.
I have collaborated with major international outlets like AFP, Bloomberg, AP, and EPA. My work has appeared in premier publications such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, TIME, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Financial Times, The Guardian and Al Jazeera English.
I began my journalist journey as a field producer with Al Jazeera English during the tumultuous protests of 2019, a pivotal moment in Hong Kong's history. This experience profoundly shaped my approach to human-centered reporting, reinforcing the importance of telling individuals stories within large societal and political contexts.
In addition to covering major political events, including Hong Kong handover anniversary, Macau and Hong Kong elections, the global impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the introduction of the National Security Law, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II, I also contribute feature stories to the local culture magazine BeingHK.
My photography work covering the 2019 Hong Kong protests garnered international recognition, including winning 1st place in International Photography Award and Budapest International Foto Awards, shortlisted at The Prix de la Photographie Paris: P×3 and highly commended at Belfast Photo Festival; my project was exhibited at the Helsinki Photo Festival.
Through my work, I aim to provide in-depth narratives that not only document history but also offer insights into the lives of those at the heart of these transformative moments.
I am available for editorial assignments and feature stories in Hong Kong.
Education
MA in Photography and Urban Cultures, Goldsmiths, University of London
BSSc in Government and Public Administration, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Scholarships
2016
Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence, the HKSAR government
Goldsmiths International Scholarship, Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths Banco Santander Scholarship, Goldsmiths, University of London
2009-2012
Sports Scholarship, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Awards
2024
2nd Runner-up, “Untitled”, Nature and Environment, Focus on the Frontline 2023 Photo Competition
Merit, “Untitled”, Nature and Environment, Focus on the Frontline 2023 Photo Competition
Merit, “Untitled”, Spot News, Focus on the Frontline 2023 Photo Competition
2023
2nd Runner-up, “Untitled”, Nature and Environment, Focus on the Frontline 2022 Photo Competition
Merit, “Untitled”, Spot News, Focus on the Frontline 2022 Photo Competition
2022
Merit, “Untitled”, Feature, Focus on the Frontline 2021 Photo Competition
2021
Gold, “Business as Usual”, Non-Professional: Editorial/Political, Budapest International Foto Awards
Honorable Mention, “For Actually the Earth Had No Roads to Begin With”, Non-Professional: Editorial/Political, Budapest International Foto Awards
Finalist, “Another Exodus Story”, Documentary Family Award
Silver, “Business as Usual”, Non-Professional: Editorial/Political, Moscow International Foto Awards
Highly Commended, “For Actually the Earth Had No Roads to Begin With”, Belfast Photo Festival
2020
Winner, “For Actually the Earth Had No Roads to Begin With”, Non-Professional: Editorial: Press/Political, International Photography Award
Silver, “Business as Usual”, Non-Professional: Editorial/Political, Tokyo International Foto Awards
Honorable Mention, “For Actually the Earth Had No Roads to Begin With”, Non-Professional: Editorial/Political, Tokyo International Foto Awards
Shortlisted, “For Actually the Earth Had No Roads to Begin With”, “State of the World”, The Prix de la Photographie Paris: P×3
Finalist, “Business as Usual”, Documentary and Photojournalism, Siena International Photo Award.
Group Exhibition
2024
Hong Kong: Focus on the Frontline 2023 Photo Exhibition
2023
Hong Kong: Frontline - Pandemic
2022
Hong Kong: Focus on the Frontline 2021 Photo Exhibition
2021
Helsinki, Finland: Helsinki Photo Festival, “For Actually the Earth Had No Roads to Begin With”
2020
(online) Hong Kong: Amnesty International Hong Kong, “For Actually the Earth Had No Roads to Begin With”
2019
Jakarta, Indonesia: Jakarta International Photography Festival, “Traces of British Colonial Hong Kong”
Hong Kong: “Searching for the Spirit of Yau Ma Tei and North Point”
2017
London, UK: Urban Photo Festival 2017, “The Under-stairs Stories”
Hong Kong: ATUM Images, “A Hongkonger”
Liverpool, UK: LOOK/17 Liverpool International Photography Festival, “Trace of British Colonial Hong Kong”