Hong Kong cafes’ cultural history started earlier than in communist China, and the culture that developed did not originate from the mainland; the founder of the Museum of Hong Kong in the UK said at a two-day event (July 9-10) in London about Hong Kong’s traditional cafes. The event about Hong Kong’s bing-sutts (icehouse cafes)…
UK Museum of Hong Kong: Fighting for True History and Cultural Heritage
Hong Kong Girl Gamer Bullied by Mainland Netizens, Live-streamed Herself Jumping Off Building
Following online verbal harassment an 18-year-old girl jumped from a building in Tin Yat Estate, Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong, and died. After the incident, some mainland netizens pointed out that she had been bullied by mainland netizens and even live-streamed the whole process of jumping off a building on a mainland China website. But…
HKGov Hires 2000 Political Assistants: All Must Know Basic Law and National Security Law
The Civil Service Bureau (CSB) of the Hong Kong government (HKGov) announced on July 29 that a recruitment exercise for the post of Assistant Clerical Officer (ACO) is now open for applications. It plans to hire 2,000 political assistants, and the application deadline is August 11. A passing grade in the “Basic Law and National…
Rugby Sevens Resumes In Hong Kong: Players Must Return to Hotel By Shuttle After Games
The Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) announced on its website on July 30 that the “Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens” rugby tournament has been approved by the Hong Kong government and will take place at the Hong Kong Stadium from Nov. 4-6, 2022. This will be the first leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens…
Hong Kong Imposes Sweeping Communist National Security and Patriotism Education in Universities and High Schools
After Beijing imposed the Hong Kong National Security Law in June 2020, the Hong Kong government began to require local schools to teach national security education, that is, political and patriotic communist indoctrination from the mainland. Two years later, it’s being fully implemented. In July, eight universities in Hong Kong announced that national security courses…
Lose 100 Pounds, Start a New Life, Let Go of Psychological Burden, and Be a Sunshine Girl
The first time I met Cokimi was in a “pop-up store,” a store set up for a limited period. At that time, she was a salesperson who always wore a sweet smile. Today, she is both sunny and confident. Two years ago, Cokimi was depressed. She was overweight and frequently encountered obstacles in her relationships…
Hong Kong Traditional Cafe Culture Shown at London Fair
Hong Kong’s traditional cafe flavours were reproduced in London in July to show and promote the territory’s unique heritage. The event, called “Bing Sutt (Icehouse Cafe): The Origin of Hong Kong-style Coffee Shops,” took place in London’s Hackney Chinese Community Services Centre on July 9 and 10. It was co-hosted by several Hong Kong groups…
Chief Executive John Lee Begins Public Consultations for His First Policy Address
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu is now undertaking public consultations prior to the finalization of his first “Policy Address” to be delivered on October 19. The Government says it will hold about 30 consultation sessions to listen to the opinions and suggestions of Legislative Council members, representatives of different sectors, and the general…
MIRROR Concert Accident Timeline
During Hong Kong mega boy group MIRROR We Are Live Concert” on July 29, at the Hong Kong Coliseum 2022, A massive TV screen fell from height and plunged and hit a dancer’s head. The serious accident left two dancers injured. One is still in critical condition on July 30. *This is a developing story.*…
Mirror Concert Horror (Part 2): Dance Crew Released Joint Statement: Stop Spreading Rumors
Hong Kong mega boy group Mirror opened their twelve sold-out concerts “MIRROR We Are Live Concert” at the Hong Kong Coliseum on July 25. Local fans were prepared to enjoy the show. However, their excitement was disrupted by a horrifying accident at their concert on July 28. The serious accident left two dancers injured. One…
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