Hong Kong’s residents living in 'coffin' homes
Sky's Alex Crawford speaks to some of the people forced to live in homes the size of a coffin in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong, Gateway To China, 1938
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China and Hong Kong take no chances as Wuhan coronavirus spreads
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Hong Kong: Hong Kong exists as a Special Administrative Region controlled by The People's Republic of China with limited autonomy. With a population of over 7.3 million people, Hong Kong prides itself on its interesting style of cuisine that is known worldwide. This week begins our 4-episode #BestEverHongKongFoodTour. We will be tasting the most unique flavors of Hong Kong and we can’t wait for you to join us on this amazing tour!
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Hong Kong: Domestic Workers’ Secret Sunday Outings
They cook, they clean, they take care of the children. But one day a week, many of Hong Kong's 350,000 foreign domestic workers put on makeup, don their fanciest shoes, and head out the door.
Where are they going? To the center of Hong Kong's commercial district, to spend the afternoon on street corners, under bridges, and in subway entrances.
Once there, they rent cardboard mats, eat, play cards, give (and get) manicures, and enjoy each other’s company. They manage to pack a week’s worth of laughter and fun into a single afternoon.
But there’s more to it than letting off a little steam. Many of these gathering are mobile, undercover restaurants serving Filipina foods. Why undercover? Because foreign workers are not legally allowed to make money on the side. The Hong Kong government has created a special police force to ensure that not a penny changes hands.
Happily, the police can’t arrest anyone unless they see a cash transaction, and the women have gotten very good at slight of hand.
So go have some fun with friendly, hardworking nannies, and buy yourself the best (and cheapest!) meal in Honk Kong! Just make sure there are not cops around when it’s time to pay the bill.
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When Britain handed Hong Kong back to China in 1997, Chinese leaders agreed that Hong Kong would be able to keep its economic and political systems, including some of the civil freedoms denied to China’s citizens on the mainland, for the next 50 years.
Although Hong Kong still has nearly 30 years of semi-autonomy left, China has started tightening its grip, and many believe it is chipping away at Hong Kong’s freedoms. In this episode, I explore how Hong Kong is dealing with the looming deadline and China’s premature moves.
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Inside the Secret Network Helping Protesters Flee Hong Kong | The Dispatch
Risk years of imprisonment or flee? We traced the journey along a covert pipeline helping Hong Kong protesters escape to Taiwan.
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Hong Kong: China warns US over Human Rights and Democracy Act - BBC News
China has warned the US it could take firm counter-measures if Washington continues to show support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.
The warning came after US President Donald Trump signed the Human Rights and Democracy Act into law.
The act mandates an annual review, to check if Hong Kong has enough autonomy to justify special status with the US.
Mr Trump is currently seeking a deal with China, in order to end a trade war between the two countries.
The US has been disregarding facts and distorting truth, a Chinese foreign ministry statement said.
It openly backed violent criminals who rampantly smashed facilities, set fire, assaulted innocent civilians, trampled on the rule of law, and jeopardised social order.
The ministry threatened counter measures if the US continued going down the wrong path.
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Hong Kong's Hidden Gems: A Day Trip Guide
Experience a different side of Hong Kong in this day trip guide from Lex Bonife. Discover West Kowloon's Nursery Park, Diamond Hill's places to see and the Discover Bay in Lantau island. These are some destinations one should not miss aside from the usual touristy areas of this busy, global city.
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Hong Kong's Dirty Little Secret
Did you know that Hong Kong has the most Rolls Royces per capita. Even so, the divide between rich and poor is continuing to widen. MYX TV's Kristie Hang reports from Hong Kong.
Secret Food Tours: Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Street Food Tour & Travel Guide
Hong Kong has so much incredibly delicious street food it's hard to know where to begin. This travel guide will help you understand Hong Kong's history and culture as we explore the vibrant street food scene the city has to offer.
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HONG KONG's secret drone location - Tai Tam Country Park
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Hundreds of thousands of Hongkongers have taken to the streets to protest a controversial extradition bill that could send Hong Kong residents to mainland China to be tried in court. Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, says the bill is meant to prevent Hong Kong from becoming a safe haven for fugitives. But its opponents fear that Hong Kong would be exposed to China’s flawed judicial system, which would lead to further erasure of the city’s judicial independence.
At first Lam was determined to move forward with the bill. But after a series of massive protests, she announced she would “indefinitely suspend” the bill. But protesters aren't accepting the suspension, and have started demanding its complete withdrawal. They've also begun calling for Lam’s resignation.
But this rise in tensions is about a lot more than a bill. To understand why this bill hits a nerve with Hongkongers, it's important to understand Hong Kong’s relationship with China - and exactly how the bill would tip the scales in China’s favor.
Watch this video to understand the news coming out of Hong Kong and the history that led up to this moment.
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Hong Kong : Star Of China - Documentary
Laser beams shoot skywards, prolonging the angles of skyscrapers set in neon. Over the bay, the heavy sails of a junk reflect the flashing colours, while streaks of light glisten in the wake of the Star ferry. Fascinating. Throughout the documentary, Pierre Brouwers dazzles us with the power of his images and the passion with which he explores a city whose ambition is to serve as a benchmark for Asia.
City-planning and architecture. The cinema. Feng shui. Chinese medicine. Tai-chi.
Tea houses. The Star ferry. Horse races. Sound and light shows. The mid-Autumn
Festival. Dragon Parade. Hong Kong from the sky.
Kowloon: Avenue of Stars . Nathan Road . Night Market . Fish, bird, flower and jade
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Hong Kong: The Peak . Double-decker trams . Victoria Park . City-planning and
architecture . Repulse Bay . Stanley Village . North Point . Admiralty . Aberdeen .
Soho . Hollywood Road and the antique dealers . Ocean Park .
Isle of Lantau: The airport . The Cable-Car . The Giant Buddha and Po Monastery .
The Shek Pik dam .
New Territories: temple of a 1000 Buddhas . Hakka Village. Agriculture and urbanization.
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10 Things NOT to Do in Hong Kong
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There are plenty of websites out there telling you what to see and do in Hong Kong. However, to experience the city at its fullest, you’ll also need to know what to avoid. Here’s a list of things NOT to do in Hong Kong.
1. Don’t Spit
Spitting is just not considered rude in China. Some believe it helps ward off evil spirits. However, cross over to Hong Kong and it is prohibited to spit in public. In fact, you can be fined up to HK$5,000 for doing so.
2. Don’t Assume Hong Kong is as Free and Open as the West
Despite it embraces more legal freedoms than the People’s Republic, some believe that e-mails are being monitored and Internet censorship is happening. Travelers should be aware of these rising tensions and be cautious about engaging in politically charged communications.
3. Don’t Overpay at Street Markets
Hong Kong offers a vast range of exciting street markets where you can buy just about any type of consumer good imaginable. Learn the art of haggling, you will often be able to buy things for little over half the asking price.
4. Don’t Take Taxis
It is an unnecessarily expensive way to get around, and it can take a long time to get anywhere through the gridlock. Instead, try using the efficient and affordable Mass Transit Railway, buy an Oyster Card if you’re going to use this several times.
5. Don’t Bother With the Sky Terrace
Instead of going to popular and overpriced tourist traps such as the Sky Terrace, consider the top of The Peak Galleria mall, it is free and the crowds are nil, also try Central Plaza, the Bank of China, Two IFC and One Island East.
6. Don’t Take the Peak Tram
The Peak is undoubtedly one of the best vantage points in Hong Kong, but taking the overpriced, over-crowded tourist tram up to the top isn’t the only way up there. Instead, if you’re fit, consider hiking up the hill using the designated footpaths.
7. Don’t Underestimate the Language Barrier
If you need to ask anyone for directions, try to find younger people to help, since they’re more likely to speak English. Taxi drivers rarely speak English, so have a map or written address on hand to convey where you want to go.
8. Don’t Forget about the Entry Requirements
Hong Kong has its own entry requirements. Citizens of the US and most western nations do not need any visa to visit Hong Kong for a period of less than 90 days. However, if you want to go to Shenzhen or other parts of mainland China, you will need a separate visa.
9. Don’t Bring Chinese Currency
While China uses the Yuan, Hong Kong still uses its own currency; the Hong Kong dollar. Although you shouldn’t have any problem changing money anywhere in the region. If you’re arriving via mainland China, you’ll need to withdraw or change some money as soon as you get to Hong Kong.
10. Don’t Neglect the Rest of Hong Kong
Venture into the New Territories and you’ll find traditional walled towns like Kat Hing Wa, fishing villages on Lamma Island, beaches in Lantau. Surf in Big Wave Bay, markets in Stanley and Repulse Bay. Visit Cheung Chau island and its Cheung Po Tsai pirate caves. There are lots of places to visit. Don't miss them!
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EXOTIC FOOD IN HONG KONG
1. KWAN KEE
ADDRESS: G/F, 56 Pei Ho street, Sham Shui Po, HK
OPENING HOURS: 6:00AM - 8:00PM
????CONGEE WITH THOUSAND YEAR OLD EGG & RAW BEEF: Cut a century egg into small pieces. Place in a bowl and add fried vermicelli with raw beef. Add congee and serve with a spoon of spring onion on top.
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2. Tung Shin Medicine
ADDRESS: 103 Baker Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon, HK
OPENING HOURS: MON - SAT 9:00AM - 8:30PM
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ADDRESS: G/F 170 Apliu Street, Sham Shui Po, HK
OPENING HOURS: MON - SUN 11:30AM - 10:30PM
????COCKROACH AND GINSENG TEA: Place cockroach and ginseng in a clay pot with 3 cups of water. Close the pot and let it boil for 45 mins and then serve.
????GECKO SOUP: Cut the gecko open and clean. Place its body and tail in a small pot with cow penis, dried sea horse, silk worm, pipefish and chinese medicine ingredients. Add water and cook for at least 4 hours.
????SNAKE SOUP: Wash, clean and deskin the snake and then steam it for 40 minutes. Flesh its meat out of the bones and chop into small pieces. Place snake bones and pork bone broth in a pot for 4 hours. Pour some broth into another pot and add woodears, minced chicken meat, snake meat, ginger and mushrooms. Add chicken stock, corn starch liquid, chinese wine and soy sauce in the broth pot. Cook and serve when it's ready.
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4. Ka Lai Yuen Chiu Chow Restaurant
ADDRESS: 5 Li King House Hong King street, Yuen Long, HK
OPENING HOURS: MON - SUN 12:00AM - 9:00PM
????STEWED COW/BULL GENITALIA: Chop up stewed cow private parts and place in a bowl. Add broth, spring onion and fried garlic and serve.
????PRICE: 150HKD/ $19.18USD
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Hey, I’m Sonny! I’m from the US but currently call Vietnam home. I’ve been living in Asia for 10 years and started making food and travel videos to document my experiences. I travel to different parts of the world, hunting down and documenting the most unique food each country has to offer.
If you see any factual food errors in my videos, please feel free to politely let me know in the comments. I'm a huge fan of trying different, interesting foods in each country. My show is from a Western point of view, but more importantly, MY point of view. It is not meant to offend any person or culture.
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Inside Hong Kong's Kowloon Walled City
25 years ago in March, bulldozers moved in to tear down the Kowloon Walled City, a condemned slum area that now evokes fascination and revulsion in Hong Kong’s collective memory.
The South China Morning Post's Infographics team took a look inside the walls at the lives of the people who lived in the walled city.