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. ...
In April 2023, Hong Kong’s Chief Secretary Eric Chan bid farewell to about 200 Hong Kong high school students at the West Kowloon High-Speed Rail Station. This was the first batch to embark on the first-ever mandatory trip to mainland China after these visits were included as part of the new “revolutionary education.” Since then, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This is a two-part story; please go here for Part 2 Li Ka-shing is a legendary businessman who has achieved tremendous success in his life, but he also relied on his deep belief in feng shui to help him make the right decisions. Let’s look at how the richest man in Hong Kong met his ...
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 ...