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· 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.
· Ryan General
Hongkongers Complain of Constantly Finding Poop in Public Pools, Political Group Takes Action
After locals complained of constantly finding poop in the waters of Hong Kong’s public swimming pools, a political group urged authorities to do something about it. A survey conducted by the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) revealed that out…
· Carl Samson
Britain Planned to Deny Nationality to Hongkongers Before Chinese Handover, Documents Reveal
Before Hong Kong and Macau returned to Chinese rule, Britain urged Portugal to tighten its criteria for granting nationality to Macau residents to deter Hongkongers from asking the same, according to declassified statements. The revelation comes to light in an October 1985…
· Khier Casino
David Beckham’s Instagram Post from ‘China’ Infuriates Hongkongers
Former soccer star David Beckham landed himself in hot water after posting a series of clips on social media captioned “Great 48 hours in China” when they appeared to have been recorded in Hong Kong. Clearly, Hongkongers were not delighted to be labelled as being part of the…
· Carl Samson
Hongkonger Will Most Likely Get the Death Penalty After $93 Million Drug Bust in China
One Hong Kong citizen along with more than 10 other suspects could face the death penalty after Chinese authorities seized over two tons of methamphetamine. Police in south China’s Guangdong province seized 2,010 kg of the drug following a tip-off. Shutting down two production…
· Carl Samson
Hongkongers Catch Rare Muscular Disease After Eating Crayfish From China
After eating crayfish from mainland China, two Hongkongers acquired a rare and painful muscular condition that carried potentially fatal complications. Reported by the Centre for Health Protection, the first case involved a 30-year-old woman who developed severe muscle pain in…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu Thanks Chinese Fans, Tells Critics of ‘Shang-Chi’ to ‘Wait and See’
Actor Simi Liu delivered a message to his Chinese fans on Twitter and addressed some critics’ concerns about the upcoming film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Marvel Studios’ surprise release of the trailer for the new martial arts superhero has a lot of fans…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Scientist Develops Eye Scan That Can Identify Autism in Children
A scientist in Hong Kong has developed an innovative technique for early detection of autism or the risk of autism in children. The method, created by Chinese University of Hong Kong professor Benny Zee, involves scanning retinas of children as young as six years old using…
· Carl Samson
Gay Man Sues Hong Kong for Preventing Him From Spreading Husband’s Ashes
A gay man is suing the government of Hong Kong for rejecting him as his late husband’s surviving spouse, thereby preventing him from carrying out his spouse’s final wishes. Edgar Ng Hon-lam and Henry Li Yik-ho tied the knot in London in 2017, but laws established by the…
· Weee!
The Marvelous Myths Behind Chinese Lunar New Year
Editor’s Note: This post was made in partnership with the amazing people over at Weee! Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New Year, follows the lunisolar calendar and celebrates myths, auspicious food, and massive family gatherings.
· Bryan Ke
Nigel Ng Responds to Claims He ‘Bowed’ to China After Removing Mike Chen Video
Comedian Nigel Ng, also known as Uncle Roger, has finally addressed the removal of a video featuring Mike Chen, star of the “Strictly Dumpling” YouTube channel. Refusal to bow down: Ng first commented on the issue in a YouTube video on Jan. 16, according to South China Morning…
· Bryan Ke
Uncle Roger Removes Video With YouTuber Mike Chen Over Past Criticism of China
Nigel Ng, the YouTuber behind the viral Asian uncle character Uncle Roger, has issued an apology after taking down a video that features Mike Chen, a critic of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The details: Ng posted a collaboration with Chen on Monday. The two YouTube stars…
· Bryan Ke
Meet Gui Yuna, the One-Legged Former Paralympian Who is Now a Bodybuilder
Meet Gui Yuna, a one-legged bodybuilder from China who has gone viral on Chinese social media. Viral sensation: Gui gained international attention after one of her TikTok videos went viral in China, where it received over 269,000 likes and more than 10,000 comments, according to…
· Ryan General
Louis Vuitton Unveils $80,000 Jade Mahjong Set
Not to be outdone by Hermès, Louis Vuitton has unveiled its own mahjong set in Taiwan during its Savoir Faire Universe showcase.
· Bryan Ke
Wild Boars Caught Playing in the Fountains of Hong Kong’s Bank of China Tower
A family of wild boars was captured on video taking a dip in the fountains outside the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong. The Facebook video shows the family of boars enjoying a swim in the bank’s fountain as a security guard stands in the background holding his phone with one…
· Bryan Ke
Massive Wild Boar Caught Strolling Outside Cafe in Hong Kong
A wild boar has caught the attention of social media users for being too calm while casually walking in Hong Kong’s Kennedy Town last week. The video, which was shared online by Twitter user Justin Lim, was taken outside the Winstons Cafe in the neighborhood on September 9 at…
· Carl Samson
Hong Kong Police Tackle and Arrest 12-Year-Old Girl for Running ‘Suspiciously’
Hong Kong police arrested a 12-year-old girl who ran “in a suspicious manner” during a protest on Sunday, drawing local and international criticism. The protest, which took place in the Mong Kok region, has been the largest demonstration in the city since the national security…
· Bryan Ke
Cardboard Cutout of Hong Kong’s Leader Becomes a Joke on Conan O’Brien’s Talk Show
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam made a surprise appearance on Conan O’Brien’s self-titled talk show in the form of a cardboard cutout. In a “Conan Highlight” segment, posted on Tuesday, the 57-year-old veteran talk show host said he asked viewers to send in photographs of…
· Carl Samson
Hong Kong Man is World’s First COVID-19 Reinfection, Offers New Insight on Virus
A man in Hong Kong has become the world’s first documented case of COVID-19 reinfection since the pandemic emerged from Wuhan, China late last year. The patient, a 33-year-old information technology (IT) worker, is the subject of a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases…
· 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.