Simon K. Li 李家豪

Simon K. Li is a historian and tolerance educator who serves as the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Holocaust and Tolerance Centre and is currently a Senior Nonresidential Fellow at the University of Southern California’s Shoah Foundation. He also held the position of Columbia University’s Historical Dialogue & Accountability Fellow, where he contributed to the promotion of historical awareness and dialogue around issues of conflict and genocide. His research focuses on food politics and the civilian experiences of mass violence in wartime China, particularly examining the role of food access during the Nanjing Massacre. Through interdisciplinary methods and extensive archival work, Li uncovers the cultural implications of hunger and the lived experiences of survivors.

With a strong commitment to Holocaust and genocide education, Li has lectured to over 10,000 students and educators across Asia, collaborating with organisations such as the Anne Frank House, Facing History & Ourselves, and Yad Vashem. His work further strengthens his dedication to preserving the memories of genocide survivors and promoting understanding of their experiences. Li holds advanced degrees in political history from Queen’s University in Canada, and his analyses have appeared in major publications, including the New York Times, Jerusalem Post, and South China Morning Post.