Henry Cheng Kwok-chuen

Henry Cheng Kwok-chuen is a Hong Kong taxi driver currently involved in an HK$8.4 million personal injury lawsuit. He is accused of deliberately ramming his taxi into a crowd during the 2019 anti-government protests, an incident that left Park Hoi-lam, a kindergarten clerk, with serious injuries. Cheng denies the allegations, asserting that he lost control of his vehicle after being assaulted by vigilantes. The plaintiff, Park Hoi-lam, has testified in court about the profound and lasting impact of her injuries, including mobility limitations, scarring, and the potential need for future knee replacement surgery, stating her normal life has ended. The case is ongoing in the High Court, with Cheng's defense focusing on his loss of control rather than intentional action. His current newsworthiness stems from his testimony and defense in this high-profile lawsuit concerning events during a period of significant social unrest in Hong Kong.