Christopher Wang

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Yi-Ju Christopher Wang

more commonly known as Chris Wang

is an African National Congress member and served in the National Assembly of South Africa in 3rd Parliament. Wang was the youngest MP of the country when elected in 2004.

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Education

Grew up in Cape Town, a Capetonian with a passion in Information Technology and business studies.

Community

Volunteered and assisting many community projects wherever possible from a young age.

Public Office

Elected as Member of Parliament to the National Assembly, Parliament of the Republic of South Africa.

Business

Solid industry knowledge and business & political networks empowered various business engagement.

About

During his time as a member of the Joint Budget Committee in Parliament, a diverse interest areas were developed as he engage with different industries and sector stakeholders.

Education History

  • Certificate in International Migration Policy and Management - University of Witwatersrand: 2004
  • Master of Commerce (incomplete) - University of Cape Town: 2000-2003
  • Bachelor of Business Science Honours (Special Field: Information Systems) - University of Cape Town Attended: 1996-1999
  • Senior Certificate - South African Certification Council
    • Table View High School
    • Milnerton High School
    • Milnerton Primary School

Research Interests

  • Information Technology & Security in public service sector: transparency capability and advancing civil rights & safety
  • Minerals & Energy sector, with particular focus on
    • Oil and Gas
    • Nuclear energy
  • Fisheries and agricultural sector and balancing its sustainability against global food security
    • Fishing community studies
  • Quantum Science and its religious application

Future Focus

  • Continued contribution to South African politics as an ongoing revolution to a better life for all. The Freedom Charter adopted on 26 June 1955 is a guideline that is still valid and enshrined in our Constitution. However one can hardly say we have successfully reached its goal and beyond.
  • International Relations and global trade.
  • Empowering of family based entrepreneurs as a way of lifting the masses out of poverty.

Political and Community Work

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Business and Networks

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History

  • MP: National Assembly, Parliament of the Republic of South Africa
  • ICT Whip: National Caucus Admin, African National Congress
  • Zonal Coordinator: Zone 4, Dullah Omar Region, Western Cape ANC
  • Member: Department of Information Systems Advisory Committee, University of Cape Town

Present

  • Member: ANC Fishing Task Team
  • Trustee: Greater Cape Taiwanese Care & Assistance Association
  • Advisor: Western Cape Chinese Community Police Forum
  • Advisor: South African Soong Ching Ling Foundation
  • Advisor: Western Cape Canton Association
  • Advisor: Southern Africa Chinese Northern Region Commerce Chamber

Consulting

  • Director: China Africa Economic and Trade Association
  • SA Representative: Protea Quantum Inc.
  • Director: DCR Minerals (Pty) Ltd.
  • Marketing Director: OTW Resources (Pty) Ltd.

Trading

  • Marine / Seafood Product
    • Rock Lobster
    • Fish
  • Healthcare Product
    • Specialist Mobile Clinic
    • Consumables
  • Mineral Commodities
  • Energy Product










Contact

Email: info@wang.co.za