“I am so homesick — I would love for you to invite me into your home to share a home-cooked meal that I have not had for a long time.” Such were the words posted on social media by a wandering and despondent Hong Kong exile. Under the pressure of the National Security Law in ...
Hong Kong and the mainland have now fully resumed cross-border personnel exchanges. All ports are reopened for travel and business activities now. With a large number of mainland tourists coming to Hong Kong, local people noticed that the number of different kinds of beggars seen on the streets had also increased. However, one mainland woman ...
Comparing one’s current circumstances to some standard — whether that norm is one’s history, the events of another person, or any cognitive standard like equity or justice — can lead to feelings of poverty. It has been found that identifying with a marginalized minority is a significant motivator for taking part in protests. Most people ...
The Chinese New Year is a time of major celebrations in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other Asian countries and is marked by family gatherings, community events, and a wish for peace and prosperity in the coming year. The celebrations are determined by the lunar calendar and typically fall between late January and early February, ...
Are you using the wrong shampoo and damaging your hair? From the no-poo movement to coconut oil, learn about the five natural options and their benefits. Shampooing is just one of the essential grooming rituals, right? It’s true, but it may also cause more harm than you think. Your product should cleanse your scalp and ...
The US Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau posted two photos on Facebook of Consul General Gregory May eating congee at a street restaurant and netizens praised him for being friendly to the people. On January 6th, 2023, a photo of the U.S. Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau eating congee in Causeway ...
Hong Kong is a great place to be, especially during the festive season in December. Visitors at the end of the year enjoy a cooler, dry climate. But best of all, several festive events welcome them. As a westerner, one may wonder whether Asians celebrate Christmas. Do they get into a festive mood as well? ...
Like the majority of British people, people in Hong Kong have always known the Queen since they were born and were used to having her overseeing the country. Politicians have come and gone, but the Queen was always there. Queen Elizabeth II broke the record by having 15 prime ministers serving under her and her ...
According to a survey of 1,004 Cantonese-speaking adults conducted by the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (HKPORI), satisfaction with the performance of the news media, in general, has reached an all-time low. Satisfaction with press freedom in has dropped by 23 percentage points, its lowest position since records began. Only 28 percent of respondents ...
Ni Kuang, a Hong Kong-based novelist, passed away on July 3, 2022, at the age of 87. His works are well-known and delve into a wide range of topics, especially in the Chinese world of science fiction. About 40 years ago, his novel Chasing the Dragon predicted the destruction of a “big city in the east.” The ...
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