Linda Yip Ming Ying is a dedicated and resilient woman with a rich story of perseverance and service. When she first arrived in the UK, Linda began her journey working in a Chinese takeaway, often spending long hours cutting up potatoes and learning just how challenging it could be to earn a living in a new country.
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Mr. GuangHao Fu
Guanghao Fu, also referred to as “Fuyan,” is a 33-year-old individual who is married but does not yet have children. Originally from China, Guanghao moved to North Wales during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a transition marked by both logistical efforts and unexpected challenges.
Mrs. Teresa Fu
Teresa Fu, born in China, immigrated to the UK in 1980. She initially settled in Ellesmere Port with her family, where they lived for 15 years before moving to North Wales in 2010. Teresa is currently 59 years old.
Ms. Cailian Fan
Ceilian Fan, a 55-year-old entrepreneur, operates a BNB (Bed and Breakfast) in London alongside her family, including her husband, son, and daughter-in-law. Her journey to the UK began in Manchester and eventually led her to North Wales, where she now feels deeply connected.
Ms. Roxanna Lau
Roxana Lau, now in her 70s, is a remarkable individual whose journey from Hong Kong to Wales reflects resilience, warmth, and a deep connection to community. She first arrived in Wales in 1995, joining her husband, who was studying at Cardiff University. The couple later settled in North Wales, where they raised three sons.
Mrs. Temmy Woolston
Temmy Woolston, born Temmy Kwok in Cardiff in 1976, shares a rich and resilient family history. Her mother, Angela Jim, immigrated to Wales as a teenager in the early 1970s, following her father, who opened Cardiff’s first Chinese restaurant, the Rice Bowl. Angela faced overt racism and workplace discrimination but responded with remarkable strength and dignity, standing up for herself and others.
Mr. Peter Wong
Peter Wong, originally from Hong Kong, is the sole Councillor of Chinese heritage among the 22 local authorities in Wales. His journey began with humble beginnings, as his family arrived as economic migrants, living five to a single room in a shared house.
Mr. Leun Fai Ng
Ng Luen Fai, originally from Taishan in mainland China, moved to the UK at the age of ten and settled in the small town of Ferndale, Wales, in 1960. With his family overseas in Hong Kong, he joined his brother, who managed a laundry business started by their grandfather. Mr. Ng recalls the quiet streets and modest lifestyle of Ferndale, which was vastly different from life in China.
Mr. Mike Tan
Mike Tan, a Malaysian Chinese civil engineer and karate master, arrived in Cardiff in 1974 to study civil engineering. Over a distinguished 30-year career, he contributed to transformative infrastructure projects, including the construction of the Grangetown Viaduct and Butetown Tunnels.
Ms. Alice Zhong
Alice Zhong is a 55-year-old woman who immigrated to the United Kingdom in 2000. Currently employed as the head chef at a nursing home, her journey to the UK began through a personal connection: she married her husband after being introduced by family while he was visiting China. Following their marriage, Alice moved to Wales a year later.
Ms. Jodie Zhong
Jodie Zhong is a 21-year-old third-year student at Loughborough University, currently undertaking a placement year. Born and raised in Swansea, Wales, she is the daughter of parents who emigrated from Hong Kong. Her mother’s story of resilience in adapting to a new country, learning a foreign language, and rebuilding her life from scratch has profoundly inspired Jodie.
Ms. Suzanne Chung
Suzanne Chung, a skilled Qigong practitioner and representative of the British Health Qigong Association, recently showcased her talents at an international competition in China. Born and raised in Scotland, Suzanne has spent the past 14 years in Wales, where she’s deepened her connection to her Chinese heritage.