Tag: Hong Kong

Former District Councilor Accused of Breaching Social Distancing Measures Dismissed on Appeal

A former Hong Kong district councilor, Lance Yan Pui-lam, was convicted of violating the “social distancing measures” earlier and was sentenced to 80 hours of community service. He appealed to the High Court against his conviction. The High Court ruled on Dec. 16 in favor of Yan and overturned the earlier sentence and penalty on…


Ginger Helps Warm Body but Certain People Should Avoid It

In winter, the weather becomes colder. Studies find that the cold temperatures come with an increased risk of cardiac issues, aggravate respiratory diseases, and pose a threat to human health and safety. “Ginger Lemon Sparkling Water” has become popular recently in Japan. The drink can warm the body and promote metabolism and weight loss. The recipe…


Anger to Japan is Key to Communist Survival

Commentary Last week was China’s ninth national memorial day for the victims of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre. As part of China, schools at all levels in Hong Kong held various activities to mourn the victims. In 2021, schools were mandatorily requested by the Education Bureau (EDB) to hold a memorial for the first time, but…


From Marathon Dress to Souvenir, Message ‘Hong Kong, Add Oil’ Will Be Reported to the Police

In the 2021 Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, contestants were not allowed to participate in the event wearing attire bearing the words “Hong Kong, add oil.” A slogan that was widely used in the 2019 democracy movement. The Marathon committee said it was a political message. And the police recorded the contestants’ information if there were…


Hong Kong Pastor, Convicted of Incitement in Hong Kong Court, Released From Jail

Pang Yuen-mun, a pastor who operates the YouTube channel “Priest With You,” was convicted of two counts of incitement for clapping, during the hearing of Tonyee Chow Hang-tung’s trial, for inciting others to participate in an illegal June 4th assembly. Pang was sentenced to one year in prison for clapping and disturbing the court. Although…


Advice on Treatment to Remove Worries of Contracting Shellfish Poisoning

According to data from the HK Centre for Food Safety, the incidence of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) cases around the world seems to be on the rise in recent decades. In Hong Kong, according to the records of the Centre for Health Protection, between 2007 and 2011, there were 34 suspected PSP cases affecting 68…


Commentators: Jimmy Lai Found Guilty of Fraud, Under Political Persecution He May Never Walk Free Again

Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, founder of the now-dissolved Next Digital Media Group, was convicted of fraud and sentenced to five years and nine months of imprisonment on Dec. 10 for using a small part of a media office for his private consultancy business. This ruling is in addition to his earlier conviction for unlawful assembly and…


HK Poly University Study Finds Fruit and Vegetable Intake Can Improve Nutritional Levels of Breast Milk

The Research Institute for Future Food (RiFood) of Polytechnic University analyzed the dietary record of lactating women in Hong Kong and the nutrient levels of their breast milk. The study suggests that women usually fail to consume enough fruit and vegetables to develop a dietary habit that maintains the nutrient level of breast milk, especially…


Hong Kong Children Perform Badly in Overall Physical Activity, Scores Below Global Average

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) released a report which showed that Hong Kong’s children and adolescents perform poorly in overall physical activity and obesity compared to those from other locations worldwide. Children and adolescents’ development is always a hot issue of global concern. The three-year pandemic has especially made a significant impact on…


Hong Kong Drops Curbs on Incoming Travellers, Scraps COVID-19 App

HONG KONG—Hong Kong announced that from Wednesday international passengers arriving in the territory would no longer face COVID-19 movement controls or be barred from certain venues, and that it was also scrapping a mandatory COVID-19 mobile application. The news of a further loosening of COVID-19 curbs in the global financial hub, which has trailed most…