Tag: Hong Kong

How to Use Ginger to Relieve COVID Symptoms

Ginger is an essential ingredient in the global culinary culture and is regarded as a medicinal ingredient with health benefits. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners explained how to promote self-immunity and alleviate symptoms of COVID during the pandemic by using ginger. When people talk about ginger, they are usually referring to fresh ginger. Fresh ginger…


Not All Sugars Are Bad: These Ones Are Good for You

The human body needs a certain amount of salt, but we do not need refined sugar. This type of sugar only provides calories and has no nutritional value. However, not everyone needs to quit sugar. Most healthy people can get away with occasionally adding sugar to their diets for flavor. So are there any sweeteners…


Not All Sugars Are Bad: These Are Good for You

The human body needs a certain amount of salt, but we do not need refined sugar. This type of sugar only provides calories and has no nutritional value. However, not everyone needs to quit sugar. Most healthy people can get away with occasionally adding sugar to their diets for flavor. So are there any sweeteners…


Convicted Gene-Editing Scientist Has Hong Kong Visa Revoked After Public Outrage

A Chinese scientist convicted of illegal medical practice over gene-edited babies has gotten his Hong Kong visa revoked after widespread criticism from the public. He Jiankui was initially granted a visa to enter through the Hong Kong government’s new Top Talent Pass Scheme. The Hong Kong government (HKgov) confirmed that applicants were not required to…


COVID-19 Increases Risk of Diabetes, 4 Tips for Prevention and Treatment

Diabetes is a common metabolic disease characterized by chronically high blood sugar levels that can cause severe complications. According to data from the National Institutes of Health, diabetes is a serious health problem with an estimated 34.2 million people affected, representing approximately 10.5 percent of the population in the United States. Recent research has also…


Renowned Director Johnnie To’s Chinese Social Media Account Removed After ‘Dictator’ Comment

Hong Kong director Johnnie To, a three-time best director in the Hong Kong Film Awards and a three-time Golden Horse award winner, is being silenced in China after his comments about dictators against the film industry garnered interest online. During a Q&A at the 2023 Berlinale, a media member asked, “What makes Cinemas so special…


The 3 Tiers of Doctors Forum: Spirituality Influences Development of Diseases, Prevention Is Better Than Treatment

Modern life is exhilarating—but living in a fast-paced rhythm also brings worries, stress, tension, anxiety, and even mental exhaustion. People’s desires for personal health within the chaos of life are becoming more prevalent. Dr. Yang Jingduan, a well-known Chinese psychiatrist in Philadelphia, launched a series of lectures titled “The Three Tiers of Doctors Forum” to share his…


Grief and the Power of Letting Go

No one on earth escapes grief. It’s woven into our human experience and something we will all inevitably endure many times throughout our lives. Heartbreak, the loss of someone we love, lost opportunities, disappointments, and hardships are unavoidable—and life doesn’t care who you are, what you believe, or where you come from; grief happens to…


Mainland Study Tours Will Yield Nothing

Commentary On July 7, 2022, the 85th anniversary of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, the Education Bureau (EDB) announced mandatory study tours to mainland China for students studying Citizenship and Social Development, which aims at nurturing patriotism. Students will join one of the 21 2 to 5-day itineraries, all paid for by the Bureau. After…


2 Films Withdraw From Hong Kong Film Festivals Over Censorship Requirements

Two shortlisted entries for the 28th ifva Independent Short Film and Video Media Festival have withdrawn after failing to pass the inspection and screening requirements. Critics have pointed the implementation of the national security law, resulting in films self-censoring to varying degrees and audience members suffering the loss. The two films involved are “Elephant in…