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Uncanny Prognostications: Hong Kong’s Future Interpreted Through Horse Portents

In an unprecedented string of events, three racehorses died within six days in Hong Kong, sparking an uncanny wave of speculation. The horses, named “Light of Civilization,” “Everyone’s Joy,” and “Master Grade” have sparked discussions about their demise. Among these three, two dropped dead unexpectedly, while the other died from a broken leg. Could these ...

Mikel Davis

Jockeys and horses compete in the race at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong.

1.87 Million Hongkongers Plan to Leave HK for Good

According to a leading public opinion research institute, about a quarter of Hongkongers plan to leave the city permanently, citing continued concerns about a lack of personal liberties and a deteriorating political climate.  In a study of 6,723 Hong Kong permanent residents aged 12 and over conducted by Hong Kong’s Public Opinion Research Institute (PORI) ...

Haidene Go

People waiting in line to go through the security checkpoint before boarding their flights at the Hong Kong airport.

Beijing Using Unrest in Hong Kong as Stepping Stone to Maximize Influence

Though the protests in Hong Kong aim at limiting Beijing’s influence in the city, there is a possibility that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) might actually use them as a tool to increase its hold over the region. At the recently concluded Central Committee plenum, the Party proposed plans to set up a “sound” legal ...

Max Lu

A protest in Hong Kong.

The Real Culprit Lurking Behind the Damage Done to Hong Kong’s Economy

The protests in Hong Kong are said to have negatively affected Hong Kong’s economy. Several businesses have been showing losses for the past few weeks and are worried about Hong Kong’s economic future. While pro-Beijing supporters are pointing fingers at the protesters for messing up the economy, the fact is that it is the Chinese ...

Max Lu

Massive demonstrations in Hong Kong.

Can Canada Help Hong Kong?

The situation in Hong Kong remains turbulent. Some Hong Kong groups based in Canada hope that the Canadian government can do more to support the Hong Kong people in their struggle for freedom and human rights by protecting Hong Kong’s democracy activists through actions such as freezing the assets of those who violate Hong Kong’s ...

Helen London

Demonstrators for Free Hong Kong in Canada.

2018 Marked the Worst Year for Hong Kong Democracy

When Hong Kong decided to unify with China under the “one country, two systems” rule, Beijing promised that it would respect the city’s culture and democratic values. But this seems to have been just another empty promise made by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in a bid to make the city a part of the ...

Nspirement Staff

Chinese walking on a sidewalk in Hong Kong.