In this Hong Kong name, the surname is Kong. In accordance with Hong Kong custom, the Western-style name is Doreen Kong and the Chinese-style name is Kong Yuk-foon.
Kong, an orphan, was adopted after birth.[3] She managed to study law in the University of Hong Kong despite her poor family background.[4] After graduated with LL.B. in 1992 and PCLL in 1994, she was called to the bar,[clarify] focusing on housing issues.
In July 2022, Kong was critical of foreign domestic helpers, who were operating food stalls on public pavement.[10]
In October 2022, Kong criticized the government and Lo Chung-mau for invalidating 20,000 COVID-19 vaccine exemption passes, stating that he had no legal authority to do so, with Kong asking "Who is destroying the rule of law now?"[11][12]
In February 2023, Kong criticized the government for planning to impose extra betting taxes on the Hong Kong Jockey Club, saying it was unfair.[13]
In March 2023, she championed the cause of Chan Tan-ching a 90 year old licensed street hawker whose cart was seized by the Food and Hygiene Department[14]
In March 2023, Kong was the only lawmaker to vote against a measure to build temporary public housing.[15]
In June 2024, Kong advocated for a revision of Hong Kong's pet quarantine laws. Hong Kong requires a quarantine of 120 days which is the longest in the world; only shared by Guam and Hawaii. [16] Kong described these requirements as "outdated" and linked them to pet smuggling syndicates from mainland China.[17]