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EDITORIAL & WRITERS BIO

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF/WRITER PRISCILLA CHEN (FS2013/14, Xiamen University)

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Priscilla became a Fung scholar during her exchange at the University of Hong Kong in 2013. After graduating from Xiamen University, she went on to complete her PhD degree in LKS Faculty of medicine, HKU. Years of research experience gave her a keen interest in the transformation and commercialization of biomedical industry. Now she works as a postdoctoral researcher in Oriental Fortune Capital, one of the top PE/VC companies in Shenzhen. She enjoys making connections with inspiring entrepreneurs and doing in-depth research of frontier technologies. In her spare time, she loves reading and traveling.

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EDITOR MAVIS FAN (FS2013/14, The University of Hong Kong)

Mavis received the Li & Fung Scholarship for one-year enriching exchange at The University of Liverpool in 2013-14 during which she read multidisciplinary subjects, explored towns in Britain alongside working at a local restaurant. She studied Psychology and Social Service Management for her Bachelor and Master Degree at The University of Hong Kong.

Mavis works in the Hong Kong higher education/non-profit sector. In her own time, she enjoys teaching young pupils, distance-running, and making artisan bread. Mavis is a foodie enthusiastic about burgers. She looks forward to meeting new FS buddies — to join hands for the social good and share joy in sports, community, and foodie exploration initiatives.

WRITER/ EDITOR DRAGON LO KOON KIT

(FS2021/22, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

Dragon is currently a penultimate LLB student, he received the Fung Scholarship for one-year exchange at Durham University in 2021-22 during which he studied different areas of law including international law. He hopes to pursue a career in law after graduation.

Before his exchange to the UK, he also spent some time in TsingHua University in Beijing to study Chinese law. Dragon enjoys sharing his experience in his blog during his spare time, he also loves traveling and playing team-sports like Dragon-boat.

EDITOR JING ZHANG (FS2019/20, XIamen University)

Jing is now a postgraduate at Renmin University of China majoring in higher education (2021-2023). She became a Fung Scholar during her exchange at the University of Hong Kong in 2019, when she was a junior studying Anthropology at Xiamen University. She likes reading, writing, traveling, and communicating with people from different backgrounds. As an outgoing and energetic girl, she hopes to fully achieve her interest and potential in whatever field she chooses.

WRITER/ EDITOR XIAOYU LIU (FS2015/16, Peking University)

Xiaoyu became a Fung Scholar as an exchange student to the University of Hong Kong in 2016. At that time, she was an undergraduate in history and sociology at Peking University. Then, she studied one year as a Master’s student, and is currently a PhD candidate in Science and Technology Studies at University College London.

Xiaoyu’s research project investigates history of geology and field work in the 20th century, and she has taught on history of science, sociology of science, and science policy as a teaching assistant.

Xiaoyu volunteers as a digitalization and transcription assistant at Jewish Museum London and as a front house steward at NHS vaccination sites.

In her spare time, she likes travelling, hiking, and cyber rabbit petting. 31

WRITER ANDY WONG (FS2021/22, City University of Hong Kong)

Wong Ho Chi, Andy is a person who loves innovations and adventure. Inspired by his mentor, Andy devoted himself into social innovation in these 2 years as he believes in the power of social entrepreneurship --- it is about building a sustainable, scalable business model to keep helping more and more people.

WRITER CONNIE WONG Connie Wong (FS2021/22, Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

Connie is a second-year student majoring in property management at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She used to be an introvert who was afraid of starting conversations. However, she has been trying her best to step out of her comfort zone by participating in different activities. She is also passionate about music and she loves musical instruments, such as the piano, the guitar, and the clarinet. In music, she can explore a different world, which always gives her inspiration and motivation. She also loves exploring new things and going beyond herself.

WRITER/EDITOR SHERYL WONG (FS2021/22, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

Sheryl Wong graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and she became a Fung Scholar during her exchange at The University of Texas at Austin in Fall 2021. After the exchange program, Sheryl joined KUT/KUTX, a local NPR radio station based in Austin, as a multimedia intern and create visuals for the team.

Being raised in Hong Kong, a city which has been pelted by political storms and social issues, Sheryl aspires to amplify the voice of the unheard and assist the unseen to be seen, by creating engaging visuals.

WRITER/ EDITOR QU XIANGRUI (FS2021/22, Peking University)

Qu Xiangrui is now an undergraduate at Peking University majoring in economics and international politics. He became a Fung Scholar during his exchange at the University of Hong Kong in 2022. In his spare time, Qu Xiangrui enjoys reading non-fiction and sightseeing around the city. He is also a soda lover and a spicy food hater. He hopes to pursue an academic career in political science after graduation.

EDITOR STEPHANIE LEE (FS2021/22, The University of Hong Kong)

Stephanie is a Fung Scholar and biomedical sciences graduate from The University of Hong Kong. She completed her exchange studies at Lund University in 2021, where she explored new disciplines such as social policy, contemporary music, and international law. With a passion for public health research and learning about upcoming biomedical trends, she is currently pursuing a career in health and medical communications.

DESIGNER Felita Li (FS2008/09, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

Felita was a Fung Scholar almost ten years ago when she attended Rice University as an exchange student while she was a student at Chinese University of Hong Kong. After she graduated, she attended Cornell University for her professional architectural graduate degree. Since then, she has lived and worked in New York City, exploring the challenges of living in another international city for almost ten years. She has worked for international renowned offices and continues to pursue growth professionally and outside of work. She is a ceramic candle maker, airbnb host and continue to find passion outside of work, volunteering and hustling.

EDITORIAL BOARD

LIST OF EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER EDITOR IN CHARGE

PRISCILLA CHEN* FS2013/14 XIAMEN UNIVERSITY

EDITORS

MAVIS FAN FS2013/14 THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG DRAGON LO* FS2021/22 THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG EVE ZHANG FS2019/20 XIAMEN UNIVERSITY XIAOYU LIU* FS2015/16 PEKING UNIVERSITY STEPHANIE LEE FS2021/22 THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG ANDY WONG FS2021/22 CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG CONNIE WONG FS2021/22 THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY SHERYL WONG FS2021/22 THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG XIANGRUI QU FS2021/22 PEKING UNIVERSITY

DESIGNER

FELITA LI *also a writer FS2008/09 THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

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