Commentary I was always told as a kid that if you are caught doing something you shouldn’t be doing it was best to stand up and own your mistake. Pretending that you were not engaged in what is clearly a bad act is rarely a good move and, on the contrary, is laughable the more…
Bipartisan Lawmakers Nominate 6 Hong Kong Activists for Nobel Peace Prize
Six Hong Kong residents who publicly advocate for autonomy, democracy, and freedom of speech and assembly have received nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize from U.S. lawmakers, on either side of the political aisle, amid the Chinese communist regime’s ongoing clampdown on the city. Rep. Christopher Smith (R-N.J.) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), who serve…
Study Finds 70 Percent of Hongkongers in UK Emigrated for Political Reasons
The Home Office of the U.K. recently announced that a total of 144,500 Hong Kong residents have been admitted to the country over the past two years since the British National (Overseas) (BNO) visa scheme was introduced on Jan. 31, 2021. A recent survey conducted by overseas Hongkongers found that nearly 70 percent of Hongkongers…
‘Hong Kong’s Descent Into Tyranny Is a Tragedy’: Report
According to the latest Human Freedom Index (HFI) 2022, Hong Kong fell from the world’s No. 1 in 2016 to 34th in 2022. The ranking of freedom of speech and freedom of association dropped to 78th and 140th, respectively. The report is jointly released by the Cato Institute, an American think tank, and the Fraser…
1 Tasty Fruit Helps Heal Nasal Allergy, Lower Blood Pressure, and Prevent Cancer
February 3, 2023
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Nasal allergy (allergic rhinitis) is an annoying medical condition that once plagued my colleague Zac. Recently, he shared an interesting recipe with me—and drew my attention to kiwifruit (Chinese gooseberry). Zac’s nasal allergy started during his time at secondary school where he regularly endured a stuffy nose, sneezing, and puffy eyes. One of his school…
1 Exercise and 3 Foods to Boost Memory and Prevent Dementia
February 2, 2023
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Do you often go to reach for something essential, such as a phone or a wallet, and find you’ve left home without them? Are you spending more time looking for items around the house you were sure were where you left them? Short-term memory loss is common and should serve as an alert to the…
Walking Reduces Risk of Obesity–Expert Suggests Best Time of Day
Obesity has become a prevalent chronic disease in recent years. According to data from the World Health Organization, more than one billion people worldwide suffer from obesity. The global rate of obesity has nearly tripled from 1975 to 2016, raising many concerns worldwide. The good news is that studies have found that “frequent walking” has a…
Hong Kong Let’s Fight Together: 10-Year Promise Turns Artist’s Work Into Best Feature Animation in Berlin
An artist who migrated from Hong Kong to Germany fulfills a 10-year promise to her brother and wins a prestigious award in the process. Friendly Liu (artist name) is and self-taught stop-motion creator. Her work “Hong Kong Cafe Let’s Fight Together,” a stop-motion video of a childhood memory scene in a Hong Kong tea shop, won…
Why Credit and Inflation Are Highly Uncertain
Commentary U.S. inflation is coming down, but there are various reasons for this. Market analysts tend to follow the majority of views that the overall number is lowered by energy-related items. Official academics like those working for the Fed tend to find evidence for supply-side arguments. They employ the old structural equation models to decompose…
Is Lunar New Year Chinese New Year?
Commentary Many Asians celebrate Lunar New Year, but Chinese patriots seemingly do not like this name. A Chinese student at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University found this name on a display board disagreeable, crossed out “Lunar,” and wrote “Chinese” below it. The British Museum and South Korea co-hosted an event to celebrate the Korean Lunar New…
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