Born in Edinburgh to a Chinese Malaysian father and Scottish mother, Sarah Yong 勇莎拉, was brought up in Somerset where she attended local state schools. A graduate from University of Sheffield in Politics and History Sarah is currently head of office for Tessa Munt MP.
In celebration of the Chinese New Year, strengthening Chinese participation in UK politics and campaigning on issues impacting the UK Chinese, the Chinese Liberal Democrats ('CLDs') hosted a Chinese New Year Banquet at the Grand Imperial Restaurant on 12th February 2013.
"Happy Chinese New Year! It is a sign of how well the Chinese culture has been accepted into the UK psyche that many people know when the New Year is and are also happy to celebrate it.
" I wish all of the UK's Chinese communities, and Chinese communities around the world, a very Happy New Year in 2013. Chinese...
I am proud to be the new Chair of the Chinese Liberal Democrats for 2013. I will be building on the great work Merlene Emerson, our Chair has done for the past three years. It is testament to Merlene and the Executive's hardwork, that every year our events get larger and our work is more widely known amongst the Chinese community. Please join us at our Chinese New Year celebrations at the Grand Imperial Restaurant in London on 12 Feb with Jeremy Browne MP.
As British trade with China increases, it is becoming more and more important that the country's schools provide a foundation in Mandarin for young people who might one day have dealings with Chinese businesses.