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· Ryan General
One of Hong Kong’s Greatest Action Film Directors Passes Away at Age 58
Hong Kong director Benny Chan Muk-sing, whose known works include the 1996 film “Big Bullet” and the 2004 “New Police Story” reboot, passed away on Sunday at 58 years old. Ailing auteur: Chan has reportedly been suffering from nasopharyngeal cancer (nose cancer), reports Yahoo…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist is Now Being Called the ‘Real Mulan’
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy activist Agnes Chow just earned a new nickname after many supporters started calling her the “real Mulan” following the news of her arrest.
· Ryan General
#BoycottMulan Trends Again After Donnie Yen Celebrates Hong Kong’s Return to ‘Motherland’
Martial arts star Donnie Yen recently celebrated Hong Kong’s handover to China, sparking heavy criticism from fans and renewed calls to #BoycottMulan. Pro-Beijing post: Yen, who plays Commander Tung in Disney’s upcoming live-action Mulan remake, becomes the film’s second cast…
· Editorial Staff
China’s Game-Changing National Security Law Passes in Hong Kong
China on Tuesday passed a new law in Hong Kong that expands the authority of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to investigate, prosecute and punish anyone considered a threat to national security.
· Ryan General
UK Offers Hongkongers Citizenship to Escape China’s New National Security Law
The United Kingdom is opening its doors to Hong Kong citizens in the wake of the new national security law that China imposed on the city.
· Editorial Staff
BLM Protesters Take Notes From Hong Kong Demonstrations to Respond to Police
People advancing the Black Lives Matter movement are now employing strategies from Hong Kong protesters, whose grievance against a controversial extradition bill made international headlines last year. Those strategies have been spotted in cities such as Portland and Seattle,…
· Bryan Ke
Legendary Hong Kong Star Sammo Hung Shocks Fans With Stunning Transformation
Legendary Hong Kong kung fu star Sammo Hung left many social media users in shock after a picture of him showing his massive weight loss was shared online. The jaw-dropping picture, which was taken during a lunch gathering with the 68-year-old actor, was posted online by Hong…
· Kimberly Nguyen
China’s New National Security Law Could Kill Hong Kong’s Political Freedom
Beijing introduced a draft law last week that would address security sections in Hong Kong, as reported by CNBC. Why now: The territory of Hong Kong has a constitution known as the Basic Law that mandates it drafts a national security law to comply with Article 23.
· Ryan General
Hedge Fund Manager Caught on Video Licking Finger and Touching Handrails in Hong Kong
A hedge fund manager has sparked outrage among Hong Kongers after a video of him licking his finger and then wiping it on a train’s handrail emerged online. Joel Werner, a chief investment officer at Solitude Capital Management, would later claim that the stunt was merely a…
· Bryan Ke
First Dog to Get COVID-19 Dies in Hong Kong
A 17-year-old Pomeranian that became the first dog in the world to be found with the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has reportedly passed away. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) announced that the dog passed away on Monday, according to South China…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Warns Against Kissing Pets After Dog Confirmed to Have Coronavirus
Pet owners in Hong Kong have been warned against kissing their pets after a dog was confirmed with a case of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department announced on Wednesday that a dog had tested positive for the virus during a…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong University Professor Developing a Vaccine for Coronavirus
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a vaccine for the novel coronavirus (or 2019-nCoV) that has majorly affected China as well as several other countries, but the medicine needs time before it can be tested. Professor Yuen Kwok-yung, chair of infectious diseases at Hong Kong…
· Carl Samson
How a Hong Kong Socialite Scammed Her Way into a Crazy Rich Life
The days of sipping expensive French wine in her luxurious Hong Kong abode could soon be over for a local socialite, whose alleged ways of seduction, deception, and manipulation to maintain her posh status quo have come to light. She is, she says, Azura Luna Mangunhardjono —…
· Bryan Ke
‘Batman’ Poster Pulled After Chinese Fans Accuses DC of Supporting Hong Kong Protests
A poster for the upcoming comic book “Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child” was pulled after many Chinese people criticized DC Comics for its portrayal of Batwoman in the “Future is Young” image. The ad, which was posted on DC’s Instagram and on the official Batman Twitter page…
· Carl Samson
This 65-Year-Old Hong Kong Actress Hasn’t Aged in 40 Years
Is it possible to stay forever young? They say drinking an “elixir of youth” could do the trick, but a Hong Kong actress appears to have done so without the aid of mystical potions.
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Overwhelmingly Votes Pro-Democracy in Elections in Stunning Blow to Beijing
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is now ready to “listen humbly” to the public after pro-democracy candidates overwhelmingly won in the recent local elections. The pro-democracy camp won 17 out of the 18 district councils, claiming an overwhelming majority of the 452 seats in the…
· Carl Samson
Taiwan Welcomes Hong Kong College Students Fleeing Violent Protests
Taiwan has officially welcomed students affected in the Hong Kong protests to its colleges and universities. Violent clashes reached Hong Kong campuses earlier this month, including the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Polytechnic…
· Carl Samson
12-Year-Old Boy Become the Youngest to Be CONVICTED Over Hong Kong Protests
A 12-year-old boy has reportedly become the youngest person convicted in the Hong Kong protests. The minor, who cannot be identified, was arrested on his way to school on Oct. 4, the day after he had vandalized locations in the Mong Kok area of Kowloon.
· Carl Samson
U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Back Hong Kong Protesters
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill supporting Hong Kong protesters in their months-long fight for democratic reform on Tuesday. At its core, the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 aims to assess whether political developments in the city justify changing its…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Deploys Controversial ‘Anti-Riot Sound Device’ to Make Protesters Dizzy and Sick
Activists in Hong Kong are speaking against the use of an anti-riot sound device that the local authorities have started using against protesters. The controversial device, which emits a low-frequency “woo-woo” sound, has been called a weapon by critics as it allegedly causes…