Tag: Hong Kong

HK Falls to 33Rd in World’s Best Airport Rankings, Seattle-Tacoma International of the US up to 18Th

British aviation rating agency Skytrax released on March 15 the “World Airport Awards 2023.” Hong Kong International Airport dropped from 20th last year to 33rd this time round, while Seattle-Tacoma International, rated the best in the U.S., jumped from 27th to 18th last year. First held in 1999, the “World’s Best Airport Awards” evaluates the…


Hypertension Medications Can Increase Stroke Risk: Pressing 2 Acupoints May Effectively Control High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure or hypertension is called the “silent killer” because it often has no symptoms to warn someone that something is wrong. Because it brings a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the United States, it’s good to know what can cause it and how to manage it….


Toronto and UK Concern Groups Rally for Release of All 47 Pro-Democracy Political Prisoners in Hong Kong

Political Prisoner Concern Groups launched rallies in Toronto and London on March 17,  to urge the Hong Kong government to release all political prisoners unconditionally. Protesters who joined the rally in Toronto urged the Hong Kong government to release all political prisoners and encouraged the international community to keep observing the ongoing political trials in…


6 Daily Approaches to Preventing Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is known as the “king of carcinoma” and is a highly fatal disease. Currently, it is the third leading cause of death from cancer in the United States, with a five-year survival rate of only 12 percent. Medical experts say that because there is no effective screening or early diagnosis method, exercising methods…


Eating This Vegetable Can Lower Blood Pressure and Prevent Cancer

Celery has a unique flavor, high nutritional value, and health benefits such as anti-oxidation, cancer prevention, and blood pressure reduction. It is a green vegetable that belongs to the Umbelliferae family. A celery stem is light green, hollow, and multi-sectional, with feather-like compound leaves in a darker color. Its refreshing taste comes with a slight bitterness and…


Hong Kong Now Ranked as One of the Worst Civic Spaces Alongside North Korea and Other Authoritarian Regions

On March 16, The International Civil Society Organization CIVICUS released “People Power Under Attack 2022,” a report evaluating citizens’ freedom movement worldwide. In the latest report, Hong Kong has dropped from the second worst “Repressed” category to the worst, “Closed” category. According to the report, Hong Kong is now one of the world’s 27 worst…


Should Hypertension Patients Drink Coffee or Tea? New Study Reveals Best Beverage Choice

Coffee and tea are everyday drinks that have an invigorating effect. They both contain caffeine. However, a new study found that coffee has the risk of increasing blood pressure, while tea does not. Dr. Ou Han Wen, a doctor of integrative medicine and nutrition at the University of Maryland, said on The Epoch Times health program “Health 1+1”…


British Culture Is Still Around in Hong Kong

Twenty cities across the UK joined hands to organize the Hong Kong March, a festival that aims to promote Hong Kong culture to people from different cultural backgrounds through various activities. Hongkongers are encouraged to send invitation cards to their local friends, so to achieve cultural understanding and community bonding. Bearing this in mind, when…


Scholars Predict CCP to Force Childbirth to Resolve Aging Population Crisis After Faking Data Since 1990s

Commentary In 2023, after the Beijing government announced its population reduction for the first time in history, it attracted global attention due to the crisis of its aging population. Lian Yizheng, a professor of economics and a senior media professional in Hong Kong, recently shared in an exclusive interview with The Epoch Times his thoughts…


Senate Targets Beijing for Violating Hong Kong Democracy and ‘Double Voting’ at World Bodies

Forty U.S. senators signed a non-binding motion on March 15, requiring the U.S. government to utilize any feasible tools in unwavering response to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) suppression of democratic freedoms in Hong Kong. The resolution lays out the actions taken by the CCP in undermining the 1984 agreement of one country, two systems,…