| Judy Chan and family
Hong Kong Christian Council
33, Granville Road
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
China
Email: Judy Chan
The Reverend Judy Chan has been under appointment by the PC(USA)
since 1994, several years before the "handover" of 1997,
when sovereignty changed from being a British colony to becoming
a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China.
Judy is seconded to the Hong Kong Christian Council, where she
is executive secretary for communications. Her responsibilities
include ecumenical radio broadcasting ministry, English publications,
and liaising with international churches. Her ministry is a joint
appointment of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Disciples
of Christ and the United Church of Christ Common Global Ministries
Board.
Judy is vice-chairperson of the Asia region of the World Association
for Christian Communications (2005-2008).
In the past few years, Hong Kong has experienced significant
political, social and economic changes. While the economic problems
of the Asian financial crisis dominated after the handover, the
society has simultaneously been going through much soul-searching
in the wake of the SARS epidemic, the fight for more democracy,
and the ongoing reform of social institutions by the government.
The meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Hong Kong
in 2005 also brought international attention to the territory.
As the city tries to keep its
competitive edge in the region, Hong Kong’s identity is
constantly evolving. The future certainly lies with its close
ties to the motherland; yet, its ability to thrive as a Special Administrative Region also requires playing its unique role in the Asia-Pacific
scene. Citizens proudly see themselves both as Chinese and Hong
Kong people. |
