He is known for his outright pro-Hong Kong independence stance and his active involvement in the electoral politics as a localist.

He was educated at the Sing Yin Secondary School and studied Computer Engineering at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

[1] The Community filled in three candidates in the Kwun Tong District Council, in which Chan ran in the Hong Lok against the pro-Beijing incumbent Ma Yat-chiu.

[2] In the 2016 Legislative Council election, Kowloon East Community formed the localist electoral alliance "ALLinHK" with Youngspiration, Tin Shui Wai New Force, Cheung Sha Wan Community Establishment Power, Tsz Wan Shan Constructive Power and Tuen Mun Community with the slogan "Hong Kong nation's self-determination" where Chan led a one-man ticket in Kowloon East constituency.

Although refusing to sign the form, Chan's candidacy was confirmed by the Electoral Affairs Commission while some others were disqualified from running.