The Dark Roast of Domestic Violence: A Brewing Storm in Hong Kong The arrest of Wong Chi kwong, a 51 year old IT analyst accused of murdering his wife, has sparked widespread outrage and horror.
Wong Chi kwong was taken into custody after his 53 year old wife, Wong Yuk ting, was found dead in their flat in Heng Fa Chuen estate, a private residential complex in Hong Kong's Chai Wan district.
This incident is not an isolated case. Official statistics show that domestic violence cases in Hong Kong have been increasing over the past few years, with a significant spike during the COVID 19 pandemic.