Today at the heath practioners disciplinary tribunal in Auckland, Dr Kong admitted that his convictions reflected adversely on his fitness to practice medicine.
Jo Hughson, a lawyer for the medical council professional conduct committee, called for Dr Kong's name to be struck off the medical registrar.
"...cancellation of registration is necessary for the creditability of the tribunal to be maintained, as well as the confidence of the medical profession at large."
She said, if the tribunal chose not to strike him off, it should suspend him for three years.
However Dr Kong's lawyer, Harry Waalkens QC, argued for a suspension that was itself suspended, unless any new concerns arose.
He said the case did not warrant striking off and said suspension would be harsh and excessive.
It would not serve the public interest because of the rarity doctors who, like Dr Kong, were from China and spoke Chinese.
He served a needy and large Chinese community, Mr Waalkens said.
