Joe Wong

Research Assistant at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2025-02 – 2025-07)

Research Project: "Guardians of Forgotten Histories: Doing War Commemoration"

• Conducted extensive news research to create an Excel database of 50 cases for the Professors.
• Engaged and contacted veterans and project co-operators by providing detailed project information.
• Created a series of video projects by instructing 3 students and guiding junior undergraduates to prepare for an online World War 2 exhibition.
• Ensured smooth run-through of workshops by preparing the project plan and directing the class discussion.
• Organized logistics for local museum visit for students and guest speakers.
• Analyzed techniques and strategies of Chinese activists by cooperating with the local Chinese grassroots NGOs and assisted in operating more war commemoration events in the local community.
• Investigated the interaction between government and local grassroots NGOs in China, including the business strategy, targeted audience, and survival decision-making of Chinese NGOs.

Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies – The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Asia College (2021-08 – 2025-07)