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· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong teen with alleged triad links arrested for possession of $3.6 million worth of cocaine
A Hong Kong teenager who police suspect to have links with triad groups was recently arrested with 23 kilograms (50 pounds) of cocaine reportedly worth around 27 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately $3.6 million). What happened: The 14-year-old boy was arrested in Tsing Yi…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong cinema dealt a blow by censorship law banning films that ‘endanger national security’
Hong Kong lawmakers have passed a new law that tightens censorship on films and bans them if they are deemed a security risk. What happened: Passed by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong on Wednesday, the new law will give the chief secretary the authority to render film…
· Jiselle Lee
Over $70,000 raised for the family of murdered Hong Kong taxi driver
After a 48-year-old taxi driver was stabbed and killed by a passenger on Oct. 12, Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association raised over half a million Hong Kong dollars for his family. Murder and arrest: Wai Kim Hung, 48, was stabbed in the neck by a passenger while…
· Michelle De Pacina
Mandopop song mocking Chinese nationalists as ‘Fragile’ goes No. 1 on Hong Kong and Taiwan YouTube
A satirical song meant to mock Chinese nationalists recently went viral and is now banned in China. “I’m so sorry”: On Oct. 15, Malaysian rapper Namewee released “Fragile,” a Mandopop song created with Taiwan-based Australian singer Kimberley Chen and uploaded on YouTube.
· Editorial Staff
China lists 100 times the US ‘interfered’ in Hong Kong
China put up a website on Friday that lists more than 100 times the U.S. has “interfered” in Hong Kong and includes the names of government officials who allegedly facilitated the city’s “destabilization.” What’s in it: The “fact sheet,” titled “U.S. Interference in Hong Kong…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong erupts in joy as ‘god of sword’ Edgar Cheung Ka-long wins city’s first gold medal in 25 years
Fencer Edgar Cheung Ka-long made history as he earned Hong Kong’s first gold medal in 25 years and the city’s second-ever in Olympics history. The details: Cheung, 24, beat Italian Olympian Daniele Garozzo in the grand finals of men’s fencing at the Tokyo Games on Monday,…
· Bryan Ke
Korean ‘Overwatch League’ Player Faces Backlash Over Taiwan, Hong Kong Comments on Stream
Several Chinese “Overwatch League” teams have recently threatened to boycott any events involving a Korean professional player in response to his comment on Taiwan and Hong Kong last month. The details: Jong-ryeol “Saebyeolbe” Park shared his experience using Douyu, a Chinese…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Legendary Hong Kong Actor Ng Man-tat Passes Away at 70
Legendary Hong Kong comedy icon Ng Man-tat, the actor known for starring alongside Stephen Chow, has passed away from liver cancer at 70. Heartbreaking news: Tenky Tin Kai-man, Ng’s friend and chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers, announced the news on Saturday,…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen is Now the New ‘Fireman’ Ambassador for the Hong Kong Fire Services Department
The Hong Kong Fire Services Department is utilizing the star power of international actor Donnie Yen to shine the spotlight on real-life heroes.
· Carl Samson
‘Wealthy’ Hong Kong Instagrammer Tied Up and Robbed of $464,000 in Home Invasion
An Instagram beauty influencer and her 6-month-old son in Hong Kong fell victim to a home invasion last week, losing valuables from luxury handbags to jewelry to electronics. So Mei-yan, 25, was asleep in the master bedroom of her flat in One West Kowloon when three men forced…
· 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…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Teen Found Dead, Naked in the Sea During Protests Sparks Ongoing Debate Over Cause
Chan Yin-lam is a 15-year-old student whose death last year ignited a wave of conspiracy theories that are still being circulated today. Cause of death unknown: Following Chan’s death, authorities were quick to determine it as suicide, according to CNN. South China Morning Post…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong Bakery Survives Pandemic by Making Incredible ‘Slipper’ and ‘Fried Chicken’ Cakes
A Hong Kong bakery studio has come up with a way to recover financially from the COVID-19 pandemic by making “illusion cakes” that look like common objects. Dear Harley Cake Studio, located in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong, is now offering made-to-order cakes…
· 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…
· Ryan General
Scottish Nurse, Aspiring Actress Crowned Miss Hong Kong 2020
A nurse of mixed-race heritage was recently crowned Miss Hong Kong 2020, which is now in its 48th year. Popular candidate: Lisa Marie Tse, a 25-year-old aspiring actress, was an early favorite before winning Hong Kong’s premiere beauty pageant.
· 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…