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Over a Million People in Hong Kong Flood the Streets to Protest Against ‘Dangerous’ New Bill
More than a million people reportedly hit the streets of Hong Kong to protest a bill that would allow extradition to mainland China. Police estimated the crowd at 240,000, but organizers said more than 1 million were present, making the protest one of the largest in recent Hong…
· Jin Hyun
Over 180,000 Gather for the 30th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Hong Kong
A record number of Hongkongers gathered for a vigil dedicated to mourning activists who had lost their lives in the bloody 1989 crackdown on democracy protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. The crowds were dressed mostly in black and white as they began gathering between 6…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong Actress Goes Shopping with a Stocking Over Her Head After Losing Bet
It is totally unheard of for an actress or actor to make good on a public bet, especially if that actress is as legendary as Hong Kong star Kara Wai. Wai, who starred in the police drama show “The Defected,” made a bet with her fans and promised to pull a stunt if the series’…
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Hong Kong Airport Bans LGBT Ad, Quickly Changes Their Mind After Backlash
A Cathay Pacific ad featuring two men holding hands on a beach was banned from being displayed in Hong Kong’s airport and mass transit. Hong Kong’s Airport Authority and Mass Transit Railway (MTR) initially refused the poster showing the same-sex couple next to the slogan “move…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Angie Lam Becomes Hong Kong’s Fastest Woman Ever After Parents Bug Her About Retiring
Hong Kong Sports Institute Athlete Angie Lam On-ki’s dream of becoming the fastest female sprinter came true when she clocked in at 11.62 seconds, beating the record set in 1994. The 27-year-old beat the original 100 meter sprint time of 11.73 seconds set by Chan Sau-ying’s…
· 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…
· 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.
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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…
· Bryan Ke
Cathay Pacific Mistakenly Offers $16,000 First Class Tickets for $1,600, Will Still Honor Prices
Cathay Pacific Airways has made another human error in some of their first-class tickets and offered one-tenth of the price for its flight from Portugal to Hong Kong. The mishap occurred on Sunday when the airline sold a one-way first-class ticket on partner carriers from Lisbon…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Cathay Pacific Mistakenly Sells $16,000 First Class Tickets for Just $1,100
Hong Kong transportation company Cathay Pacific will honor first class and business class tickets which it mistakenly sold massively under market price. For one, a return business flight in August from Da Nang to New York sold for about $675, a seat which typically costs around…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
One of China’s Richest Men is Building a $1.74 Billion Communist Party Theme Park
After giving up on his plans to crush Disney in China, Wang Jianlin — one of the country’s richest men — is back on the theme park business with eyes on the nation’s Communist party. In a recent announcement, Wang’s Wanda Group — one of the world’s largest commercial real estate…
· 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.
· Bryan Ke
Billionaire Jack Ma Puts on Lipstick and Models Clothes For Singles Day Show
Alibaba’s co-founder and chairman Jack Ma tried to show off his skills during Singles’ Day in China, including packaging boxes, modeling clothes, putting on lipstick, delivering packages and tying hairy crabs.
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Journalist Called the ‘Modern Mulan’ Charged With Assault After London Conference
Kong Linlin, the London-based Chinese journalist from China’s state-owned broadcasting network CCTV, has been charged with assault after she allegedly slapped one of the Conservative Party members at the annual conference in late September. West Midland Police…