Wang Yong was born on April 2, 1972. He graduated from Nanchang University in 1993 with a bachelor's degree in philosophy. In 1999, he graduated from Fudan University with a master's degree in philosophy. Since 1999, he has been working as a lecturer in Yangzhou University. Now he is a Ph.D. candidate of Chinese history in the School of Social Development in Yangzhou University. His research area includes ancient Chinese philosophy, Taoism and Taoist philosophy. He has published many academic papers.