Frances Hui

Frances Hui is the first Hong Kong activist to receive political asylum in the US. At the early age of 13, Hui started her involvement in Hong Kong social movements. She was a former standing committee member of Scholarism and a campaigner for multiple pro-democracy candidates in Hong Kong. Previously a journalist, Hui’s column "I am from Hong Kong, not China" in April 2019 was a widespread piece across the globe and was featured by many international media. 

Currently based in the US, she heads the organization, We The Hongkongers, as the director, dedicated to promote and strengthen the culture and identity of Hongkongers abroad.