Commentary It has been almost two years since I was forced to resign from the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA), yet I still regularly keep abreast of its news. In mainland China, the media prefixes “Hong Kong” with the word “China,” mostly occurring after 2019. While this surprised me, I found that HKEAA…
Anti-Communist Writer ‘Hong Kong’s Voltaire’ Lee Yee Dies At 86
Lee Yee, a famous Hong Kong writer, died of illness in Taipei on Oct. 5 at the age of 86. His daughter posted an obituary on her Facebook page. “The funeral arrangements will be announced soon,” she said. Hong Kong columnist Chip Tsao and scholar Simon Shen pointed out that Lee had recently been diagnosed…
A Little-Known Way to Healthily Lose Weight: TCM Lowers Lipids, Controls Blood Sugar
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people stayed at home, and therefore there were more opportunities to spend time eating delicious food. In addition, most gyms and outdoor sports venues were closed due to the pandemic, and therefore many people gained a lot of weight. Yu Jiashan licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner in Southern California,…
Hong Kong Landscape Photographer Captures Wild Mountain Regions
October 7, 2022
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After recharging his batteries for more than two years, Kelvin Yuen, a 25-year-old photographer from Hong Kong, embarked on a trip in July 2022 to photograph the landscapes of Italy, France, and Canada. Photographer Kelvin Yuen, hiking in a mountainous area to photograph the natural beauty of the terrain. (Courtesy of Kelvin Yuen) From midsummer to…
Sanctioned Russian Oligarch Anchors Mega Yacht in Hong Kong
October 7, 2022
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The superyacht Nord, believed to belong to Alexey Mordashov, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia’s third-richest oligarch, was anchored in Hong Kong waters on Oct. 6, 2022. After the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war, the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other countries imposed sanctions on tycoons who are…
Beauty Concept of TCM: Natural Radiance Comes from Organ Balance, Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang
People achieve beauty not just by applying heavy makeup, but by having an imposing appearance, a clear mindset, and a moderate body type. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) believes that the organs are full of Qi (vital energy) and blood, the skin is naturally healthy and glowing, the muscles are firm and tight, and the hair…
TCM: 5 Foods Lower Blood Sugar to Help Prevent Diabetes Complications
Along with genetic factors, diabetes is also closely related to diet. Dr. Jonathan Liu, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner (TCM), recommends five kinds of low glycemic index foods that help prevent various complications of diabetes, allowing people to eat safely and healthily. The typical symptoms of diabetes are commonly known as “three Ps and one…
Dressmaker of Century-Old Store Recalls Golden Era of Cheongsam in Hong Kong
Cheongsam, which means “long dress” in Cantonese, is the traditional dress style worn by Chinese women and is known as the quintessence of China and the national dress of women. The origin of the cheongsam can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty. It was not until the 1920s that it became popular in the…
China’s National Day Is a Day of Mourning for Hongkongers, UK Rally Told
There was a strong police presence on Hong Kong streets on Oct. 1, the 73rd anniversary of the fall of China to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Termed as the National Day of the People’s Republic of China by the CCP, communist flags flew all over subdued Hong Kong while across the world in Manchester,…
On China’s Disinflation
October 5, 2022
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Disinflation in China is one of the eye-catching macroeconomic phenomena against the backdrop of global high inflation. Look at the other BRICS countries: India’s latest inflation stands at 7 percent, South Africa at 8 percent, Brazil at 9 percent, and Russia at 14 percent. China? Below 3 percent. The real estate and debt deleveraging must…
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