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Agnes Chow Ting: Champion of Human Rights

Hong Kong democracy activist Agnes Chow Ting, who had disappeared from public view for two years, suddenly came out of seclusion and wrote a lengthy post on Instagram. In her new post of December 3, 2023, Ting recounted her journey over the past few years, which she described as being filled with fear and anxiety. ...

Michael Segarty

Agnes Chow Ting and Joshua Wong.

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.

Hong Kong, the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, Annexed by China

In July 2022, Chris Patten, the former Governor of Hong Kong, published The Hong Kong Diaries, which coincided with the 25th anniversary of the British transferring Britain’s sovereign power of the territory to China. During a recent event to share his work on the book, Mr. Patten said that Taiwan was a very advanced place ...

Max Lu

Former Hong Kong Governor Chris Patten.

The Surge in Withdrawals From Hong Kong’s Organ Donor Registry

Many Hongkongers have chosen to remove themselves from the organ donor registry in Hong Kong. This act appears to be a way to express their disagreement and discontent with plans to establish closer medical connections between Hong Kong and Mainland China. Historically, Hong Kong has maintained a separate legal and political system from mainland China ...

Viena Abdon

A human liver between a woman's two palms.

The End of Zunzi’s Cartoons: An Elegy for Press Freedom in Hong Kong

Zunzi, a renowned political cartoonist from Hong Kong, has been forced to cease publication in Ming Pao after a 40-year tenure, following six public criticisms from government officials. This event has sparked social concern, seen as a further crushing of the remnants of freedom in Hong Kong. Ngan Shun-kau, a commentator, believes that the Hong ...

Mikel Davis

Hong Kong cartoonist Zunzi with some of his cartoons.

Mainland Chinese Mother Arrested for Attempted Bribe of a Hong Kong Headmaster

A mainland Chinese woman in Hong Kong wanted to send her son to a local primary school. However, after her son failed the initial interview for admission to the school, the mother attempted a bribe the headmaster with HK$20,000. The headmaster reported the case to the authorities, and Li Kwan-ping, 45, was charged with attempting ...

Emma Lu

A birdseye view of some Hong Kong school students during an excursion.

The Truth Revealing Book ‘Red Roulette’ Silences HK Media

Red Roulette is a book written by Hong Kong businessman Mr. Desmond Shum (also known as Shum Dong), who currently resides in Taiwan. The recent publication of this best-selling book has generated widespread interest throughout the region, with significant media outlets competing for a chance to interview and cover this event. During his book launch ...

Emma Lu

The Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

How a Dream Solved Hong Kong’s Shocking Murder Case

This year, a sensational piece of news in Hong Kong was the mysterious murder and dismemberment of Cai Tianfeng, a celebrity in the city. The incident has deeply shocked the general public. On February 21, 2023, Cai Tianfeng’s family reported her disappearance to the police. With no leads to go on, the police faced the ...

Emma Lu

Hong Kong celebrity Cai Tianfeng.