Background information
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. These experiences shaped his perspective on both personal resilience and the need for broader representation.
Peter sees his role as a councilor not as an achievement but as a sign of systemic shortcomings in community engagement and representation. He advocates for a greater focus on documenting and honoring the East Asian experience in Wales, highlighting the lack of visibility and acknowledgment of this community’s contributions within Welsh history.
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