Ola Wong

Ola Wong
Wong in 2018
Born
Ola Rui-Lai Wong

(1977-01-06) 6 January 1977 (age 49)
Borås, Sweden
OccupationsAuthor, journalist, sinologist

Ola Rui-Lai Wong (Chinese: 王瑞来; pinyin: Wáng Ruìlái; born 6 January 1977) is a Swedish author, journalist and sinologist.

Wong has worked for Svenska Dagbladet, as well as for other media outlets. Wong is of Chinese descent and previously served as a vice-chairman for the Shanghai Foreign Correspondents Club.

Since 2019 Wong is editor for Kvartal.

Career

Since 2002, Wong has been active as a correspondent in China for approximately twelve years, where he was based in Shanghai and Beijing. During his career, Wong has written and published several books and articles on subjects regarding China, such as politics, environment, foreign policy, culture and economics. He is also an expert commentator, who frequently appears in Swedish radio and television.

Personal life

Born to a Chinese father and a Swedish mother, Wong is married and resides in Hägersten, Stockholm.

Bibliography

Honours

References

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