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. 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.
Mr. Yok Tong Pang
Pang Yok Tong arrived in Wales in 1978 to reunite with his family, and his wife joined him in 1982. Like many newcomers, he initially found work in a Chinese takeaway, but quickly recognised a need for accessible Chinese groceries in Swansea.
Ms. Yen Yen Lai
Yen Yen Lai is a 55-year-old woman originally from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where she spent her childhood and formative years.
In 2008, when Yen Yen moved to Swansea, she was one month pregnant. She quickly found employment as a clerk at the local government’s bankruptcy management department, marking her first job in the area.
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.
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.
Mr. Peng Yi
Mr. and Mrs. Yi Peng immigrated to Wales in 1988. Mr. Peng was originally involved in real estate in Guangzhou, China, but they moved due to familial ties—Mrs. Peng’s parents were already in the UK. During their visit, the British government offered residency opportunities to Chinese nationals overseas. Motivated by their aspirations for democracy and freedom, the Pengs applied to stay permanently in the UK.
Mrs. Wai Fong Lee
Mrs. Wai Fong Lee MBE’s life story is one of resilience, family unity, and community service. Born in Hong Kong, her family’s immigration journey to the UK began in the 1970s when her father moved first in search of work. In 1970, he started working for relatives, paving the way for the rest of the family. Her mother followed in 1973, and finally, in 1975, Mrs. Lee joined them, reuniting with her parents after a period of separation.