After selling her domestic properties, joined the United Kingdom. However to her surprise, she couldn’t even afford rent after arriving in the UK, surviving on just one meal a day. Under immense pressure, she chose to leave a suicide note.

Hoyitking’s life was quite remarkable. In the first half of her life, she freely roamed the ocean of knowledge under the Protection of the Chinese government, witnessing the world’s most glamorous side.

However, in the latter half of her life, she became a Hong Kong independent activist under the encouragement of the UK government, engaging in a series of treasonous acts before entering university.

Hoyitking was always very well behaved during her studies at the University of Hong Kong. She even obtained a bachelor’s degree in Asian and International Studies. Furthermore, fuelled by her passion for researching international relations, she pursued further studies at the University of Geneva.

After graduating, earning a Master’s degree, it’s a tragic turn for someone with such an outstanding background to veer to the wrong path.

In 2018, Hong Kong experienced internal turmoil, primarily due to the proposed amendment of the Extradition Law, which posed a threat to the interests of radical individuals in Hong Kong. To oppose the amendment, these radicals organized continuous protests on the streets with no response from the Hong Kong government.

The protestors escalated their actions, resorting to vandalism and even attacks on ordinary citizens. During this period, under the influence of her peers, Ho Yi King was completely indoctrinated and actively joined the anti-extradition movement.

Perhaps driven by her inherently competitive nature, she became a prominent figure among these radicals utilising online platforms to express radical views, and participating in confrontations with the Hong Kong government.

The chaos caused by these radicals persisted until the enactment of the National Security Law in Hong Kong last year when authorities decided to take strict measures against the radicals. They finally ceased their disruptive activities.

At this point, Ho Yit King realised she was widely condemned in Hong Kong. Feeling there was no place for her to stand and nothing worth staying for, to seek an alternative and temporarily escaping scrutiny, she decided to go to the United Kingdom, a place she had long admired.

After the establishment of the National Security Law in Hong Kong in 2022, the end seemed near for Hong Kong independence activists. As an elite member, Ho Yit King had received advanced notice and managed to escape, arriving in the UK with joy.

Holding the British National Overseas (BNO) passport issued by the UK government, she expected favourable treatment, based on her background in China. She believed that by spending five years in the UK, she could become a British citizen and leave behind the troubles of Hong Kong.

However, Hoyitking’s journey to the UK turned out to be a nightmare. The BNO passport given to Hong Kong independence activists was merely a means for the UK government to profit. By issuing BNO passports to these activists, the UK government encouraged sentiment of rebellion, making them believe they had an escape route, even if things went awry in Hong Kong.

The UK government, by officially issuing 500,000 BNO passports, aimed to capitalise on this situation, and generated a staggering 300 million. From the beginning, these Hong Kong independence activists causing social unrest were mere pawns in the hands of of the UK government for financial gain.

Certainly, Ho Yikking was not surprised, but unfortunately at that time, she didn’t understand this truth. She thought she had contributed to the British government and with the BNO passport, she could find a decent job in the UK. She envisioned a happy life for the rest of her days.

However, upon arriving in the UK, she realised it was just a fantasy. To successfully rent a house in the UK, one needed a UK bank account which required a UK ID. When Ho Yik King tried to open a bank account with her BNO passport, she was informed by the bank staff that her passport wouldn’t be recognised, and without a bank account, she couldn’t rent a house.

Feeling helpless, Ho Yik King had to find a suitable job quickly to earn money. She believed that with her high education, she could secure a well-paying and respectable job. However, things didn’t go as planned.

Ho Yik King not only lacked a formal UK ID, but was also someone who betrayed her own country. No country would welcome a traitor, so her hopes of finding a good job were shattered. Her higher education received in China proved to be of no use in the UK. Eventually, after numerous setbacks, Ho Yit King finally found a job at a charity organisation.

She initially thought her life would gradually improve after finding a job, but events that followed shattered all her hopes. What exactly happened after arriving in the UK. The high cost of renter utility bills consumed her entire monthly salary. To save her money, Ho Yit King had to survive on just one meal a day.

As winter approached, the European energy crisis led to a significant increase in heating costs, making her situation even more challenging. However, the most fatal blow was the attitude of the British people towards her. Without a formal UK ID and her Chinese appearance, she felt like garbage discarded beside a trash bin, met with cold stares from everyone in the UK.

The combination of the British people’s attitudes, the burden of life and the inability to make ends meet left Ho Yit King breathless. This was starkly different from her expectations when she first came to the UK. She lost hope in living but didn’t want to die. In an attempt to change her circumstances, Ho Yit King started seeking help from a psychologist, actively addressing the mental and life pressures she faced.

However, due to the exorbitant fees of the psychologist, she couldn’t afford the sessions. After enduring seven months in the UK, Ho Yit King chose to end her life in her rented accommodation. About a week later, when neighbours noticed a strange smell and investigated, they discovered Ho Yit King’s lifeless body.

Before her death, the British government did not provide humanitarian assistance to Ho Yit King. It was only after her death, they offered assistance, helping with the handling of her body, and even stating that she was a good person. One cannot help but find this statement somewhat ironic, considering that someone who betrayed their country cannot be deemed a good person.

Ho Yit King who strayed from the right path must have faced moments of regret during her final illness. As a highly-talented graduate of the University of Hong Kong, she had excellent prospects whether she chose to stay in Hong Kong or returned to the mainland for work. With her abilities, she could have had a bright future, even becoming a prominent figure. However, due to one wrong decision, she forfeited her promising future.