[2] The comic was one of the most influential pieces of work in Hong Kong under British rule before it was transferred back to China, and was popular across Asia.

The comic became known for maintaining popularity for over 40 years against endless competition with other Hong Kong manhua and Japanese manga.

He later emigrated to the United States and retired by the mid-1990s, leaving his son Joseph Wong in charge of the Old Master Q series since then.

[5] In an exhibition showcasing Wong, the Hong Kong Arts Centre called his work, "a collective memory of Chinese-speaking communities around the world.

[8] He used his eldest son's name Wong Chak (王澤; 王泽; Wáng Zé; wong4 zaak6) as a pen-name and relinquished the comic to him in 1995.