Wong attended high school in Tainan and earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Chinese Culture University.

He obtained a master's degree in international business administration from CCU, then received an EMBA from National Taiwan University.

[2] Wong served two terms on the Chiayi County Council prior to his election to the Legislative Yuan in 1989.

Shortly after defeating Democratic Progressive Party candidate Tsai Chi-fang,[15] Wong was elected Economics Committee convenor, alongside Chiu Ching-chun.

[16] In March, Kuanshih, Shuishang leader Lai Chun-an was convicted of electoral fraud in support of Wong's campaign.