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· Ryan General
Hong Kong Tourist Falls to His Death in Grand Canyon While Taking Photos
A tourist from Hong Kong fell to his death into the Grand Canyon in Arizona as he was taking photos near the famous Skywalk attraction. The man, whose identity has not been released, died after stumbling and falling about 305 meters (1,000 feet) on Thursday morning, according to…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong YouTuber Tries to Go Viral With ASMR Chewing Sounds
Autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, is a sensation that is often hard to describe and the experience is something that Hong Kong YouTuber Martin Kuok wanted to share with his viewers. Kuok, who runs the channel MAR ASMR, a hybrid of ASMR and mukbang, where the…
· Carl Samson
Domestic Worker in Hong Kong Fired After Boss Learns She Has Cancer
A Filipina domestic worker diagnosed with cervical cancer may lose access to free healthcare after being fired by her employer in Hong Kong. Baby Jane Allas, 38, received her dismissal letter on Feb. 17 while on paid medical leave — a detail her employer denies.
· Khier Casino
McDonald’s Unveils Ramen-Flavored Fries… But Only in Hong Kong 😞
McDonald’s Hong Kong is about to ruin your diet by releasing two new ramen-flavored “Shake Shake Fries” over the next month. The fast food chain has joined forces with Nissin to introduce instant noodle-seasoned fries in two flavors: black garlic pork broth (from February 27)…
· Ryan General
Wild Cows Invade Hong Kong Supermarket to Feast on Fruit
A small herd of hungry wild cows recently invaded a supermarket in Hong Kong, causing a commotion among startled shoppers. The three bovines were captured on film feasting on produce in the grocery store on Lantau Island on Thursday night.
· Bryan Ke
The ‘Lara Croft of Hong Kong’ Finds Love After Working Heavy Lifting Jobs
Chu Tsin-pui, also known as the “Lara Croft of Hong Kong” and the “prettiest porter” in the city, has found her prince charming on a popular dating show. Chu, who started working at an early age to support her family after her father’s business failed, became famous after videos…
· Jin Hyun
Donnie Yen’s 15-Year-Old Daughter Lands Her First Cosmopolitan Hong Kong Feature
Donnie Yen’s daughter, Jasmine Yen, is following in her parents’ footsteps with her first ever magazine shoot with Cosmopolitan HK. On Wednesday, Hong Kong actor and proud father, Donnie Yen took to social media to share photos from the feature and express his gratitude to those…
· Ryan General
Disrespecting the Chinese Anthem in Hong Kong Could Soon Get You 3 Years in Prison
Hong Kong recently unveiled legislation that would criminalize disrespecting the Chinese national anthem, “March of the Volunteers.” The new bill, which penalizes offenders with prison sentences as long as three years, has sparked concerns over violation of free…
· Bryan Ke
Classic Hong Kong Movie Character is Now the ‘Chinese Santa’ and We Are All For It
A character from a classic ‘90s Hong Kong movie has gone viral on Chinese social media for its resemblance to Santa Claus. Pictures of Oboi — pronounced the same as the English words “All Buy” — played by veteran Hong Kong actor Elvis Tsui in the 1992 movie “Royal Tramp,” has…
· Carl Samson
Hong Kong Bitcoin ‘God’ Arrested After Making Cash Rain on the Streets
A Bitcoin enthusiast who describes himself as a “god” who allegedly “steals from the rich and gives to the poor” was arrested in Hong Kong after literally making it rain cash on a street last week. The man, identified as Wong Ching-kit, is a local entrepreneur who owns a…
· Bryan Ke
Jackie Chan’s Daughter Has Only $2.56 to Pay $287 Bill at Hong Kong Hostel
Etta Ng, Jackie Chan’s estranged daughter, and her wife, Andi Autumn, allegedly only handed over 20 Hong Kong dollars ($2.56) to the hostel they stayed at in Hong Kong after returning from Canada. Ng, who married the 31-year-old social media influencer last month in Canada,…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Sex Doll Shop Shut Down Over ‘Try Before You Buy’ Policy
Hong Kong authorities have recently closed a sex doll shop after it was found to offer a “try before you buy” promo to its patrons. Situated in the town of Kwun Tong, the shop, called “This Mary,” reportedly allowed customers to come in and try out the merchandise before buying,…
· Carl Samson
Scottish Con-Man Allegedly Scams Women and Men in Hong Kong After Seducing Them
A Scottish con-artist has allegedly been luring gullible women and men in Hong Kong with sweet words before taking away their valuables. The fraudster, identified as Kieran Donnelly, reportedly targeted different nationalities, tricking at least 12 women in the past two years.
· Carl Samson
Hong Kong Artist Illustrates Relationship With ‘IT Guy’ BF in Beloved Comic Series
An artist in Hong Kong has immortalized precious moments with her boyfriend in a comic series receiving acclaim online. Bonnie Pang, who started creating comics at age 6, graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Resource Management from the Chinese University of Hong…
· Bryan Ke
Dash Cam Captures the Moment a Hong Kong Teen Gets Hit By Speeding Taxi
A teenager miraculously survived after getting hit by a fast-driving taxi in New Territories, Hong Kong, but instead of lying on the road, she calmly picked herself up and walked off as if nothing happened. The whole accident, which was captured on a dashboard camera, happened…
· Carl Samson
Hong Kong Opens First High-Speed Train Linked to Mainland China
Hong Kong opened the first high-speed railway that connects it to mainland China on Sunday. Covering a stretch of 26 kilometers (16 miles), the new addition to Express Rail Link’s 25,000-kilometer (15,534-mile) network links passengers from West Kowloon to Shenzhen, China’s…
· Carl Samson
Grandpa in Hong Kong Diligently Eats McDonald’s as Man Throws Tantrum Over Straws Behind Him
A man who cannot accept that his McDonald’s meal does not come with a straw launched into an outburst that has gone viral on social media. The incident is believed to have occurred at a McDonald’s outlet in Mong Kok, Hong Kong earlier this month.
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Netizens Upload Epic Videos of Super Typhoon’s Destruction
After first leaving at least 54 people dead and 49 people missing in the Philippines, Typhoon Mangkhut continued to cause destruction in Hong Kong and parts of the southern coast of China on Sunday. Facing one of the most powerful storms on record to hit Hong Kong, the city may…
· Ryan General
British-Australian Man Sues Hong Kong Firm After Being Called ‘Gweilo’ by Colleagues
A British Australian employee has sued a company in Hong Kong after being called a “gweilo” by staff and eventually getting fired. In an equal opportunities lawsuit filed with the District Court last week, blasting specialist Francis William Haden accused Leighton Contractors…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong, the Philippines Brace For Powerful Super Typhoon Mangkhut with 180 MPH Winds
Countries in the east and southeast Asian region have been conducting evacuations and disaster preparations in the last few days in anticipation of two powerful typhoons approaching this week. Thousands of residents from low-lying areas of Guangdong province in China have been…