Tag: Hong Kong

Human Rights Group Urges Canada to Launch Foreign Agent Report Hotline as CCP Sends Life Threats to Hongkongers

On March 10, the federal government of Canada announced a public consultation on establishing a foreign influence transparency registry. Hong Kong Watch Canada welcomed the idea. However, since consulting the public would take a few years to form legislation, the human rights group urged the Canadian government to set up an independent reporting hotline first….


Singer Namewee Wee’s World Tour Venue Application in Hong Kong Rejected

Malaysian singer Namewee Wee Meng-Chee’s “Namewee Big Bird World Tour” will be held in more than ten cities around the world, but he expressed regret on March 14 that his “Application for a Hong Kong (venue) was not successful,” he thought it “maybe due to some pressure (from somewhere).” During an interview, he mentioned that…


The Proportion of Centenarians in Hong Kong Surged 6 Times From 2011, Second Only to Japan

The Hong Kong Centenarian Study and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) released a research report saying that the population of centenarians in Hong Kong has increased from 1,890 in 2011 to 11,575 in 2021, an increase of more than six times. The proportion of centenarians in the population is second only to…


Effective Approach to Treat ‘Frozen Shoulder’

Middle-aged people are prone to shoulder pain, and when it is severe, even simple daily tasks such as dressing or combing hair can be difficult. Such pain may be a symptom of an incidence of frozen shoulder (also commonly known as fifty’s shoulder). Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners provide some tips on how you can…


Suffering From Autonomic Nervous Disorders? A 13-Symptom Self-Assessment Helps You Find Out

Patients with dysautonomia often feel uncomfortable all over their bodies—they may have seen different doctors—but the test values are normal. What are the common symptoms of dysautonomia and how to diagnose it? Dysautonomia is usually manifested by one or more physical and mental disorders: Physical Discomfort Sleep disorders. Sleep does not eliminate fatigue. Headache and…


The Pros and Cons of Drinking Coffee: Expert

Coffee has become an indispensable part of many people’s lives. According to coffee consumption statistics, about 30 to 40 percent of the world’s population drinks coffee daily. The number of coffee drinkers in the United States accounts for about 65 percent of the total population. More studies show that coffee has advantages and disadvantages for the…


Bank Failures and Recession Ahead

Commentary While the market was surprised by the stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data like jobs, the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), and CPI, a run on the Silicon Valley Bank occurred resulted in its collapse. Ironically, some analysts were recommending banking stocks based on their interest rate hike argument. It turns out that the prices of these…


Hongkonger Brings Cat Art Into New Neighbourhood Cafe, Merging Coffee and Hong Kong Flavours in UK

For a few years, artisan coffee was a trend in Hong Kong. You would see new cafes popping up all over the city. But that changed when the anti-extradition bill hit. The city was never the same again—people started leaving Hong Kong, their once-family home, seeking safety and freedom in other countries. Eddie Chan was…


Revolutionary Changes in Eating Habits Help Diabetic Patients Manage Symptoms for Over a Decade

These days, many people have diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and other modern diseases due to overnutrition as our living standards improve. Diabetes is a chronic disease of metabolic abnormalities. Due to insufficient insulin secretion or the inability to use insulin effectively, the blood sugar level rises too high. A high blood sugar concentration…


6 Health Risks of Using Your Cell Phone While on the Toilet

We’ve become more dependent than ever on our cell phones and many find it convenient to take them into the bathroom. However, using our phones while on the toilet could put our health at risk. Health experts warn that using mobile phones when on the toilet is not only unsanitary, but may affect the health…