Looking Back at Hong Kong: Yan Chungou Is Both Grateful and Sad

Forty-six years ago, Yan Chungou, a Red Guard member who graduated from middle school, fled to Hong Kong with his family. He was 30 years old then, a clean and honest man. For 40 years, this aspiring young man fulfilled his literary dreams in Hong Kong and achieved success beyond his expectations. He is grateful ...

Michael Segarty

Aerial view of the skyline of Shenzhen, China.

Discover the Magic of Christmas in Hong Kong: A Holiday Like No Other

Christmas in Hong Kong (HK) is an enchanting experience that anyone fond of intercultural experiences should make a priority at least once. In the bustling city of Hong Kong, Christmas is a spectacle of joy and lights. This unique blend of traditional festivities and modern celebrations makes it an event that’s not just a holiday, ...

Hermann Rohr

Christmas in Hong Kong brings out a mesmerizing collection of decorations in the Admiralty Shopping Mall - A bunch of red-headed mushrooms with a cute brown bear laying on top of a mushroom.

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.

Hong Kong’s Din Tai Fung Restaurant Wins a Michelin Star (Part 2)

Yang Bing-Yi’s business philosophy entailed two notable factors that ensured Din Tai Fung’s success. One could call them company secrets. The first was to ensure that every customer felt at home while dining in the restaurant. Secondly, every employee is valued and provided with benefits and a work environment that creates a sense of familial ...

Emma Lu

Din Tai Fung dumplings.