Those in Hong Kong who are still holding on to the values of democracy and freedom of speech are facing a fast-approaching collision with Beijing’s communist regime. And it is impossible to examine Hong Kong politics outside the context of the 1997 Handover. … More Why Hong Kong’s 1997 Handover matters now more than ever
The handover of Hong Kong saw the return of six and a half million people to the same autocratic regime from which their elders had fled less than 50 years previously. And so, in 1997, the seed was sown for an inevitable and prolonged fight for true universally suffrage, albeit a fight that could often be selectively ignored. … More Hong Kong’s youth-driven democracy struggle
Hong Kong had been a British colony from 1841 and the 1st of July 1997 marked a significant day in history: the handover of British Hong Kong to China and the end of the British Empire. The handover also marked the return of six and a half million people to the same autocratic regime from which their elders had fled less than fifty years previously. … More Why Hong Kong’s 1997 Handover still matters
2015 was definitely one of the fastest years I’ve had and was over before I knew it. Although it was a great year, I initially thought not an awful lot happened in it, but on reflection, a lot actually did! … More Farewell 2015
1. It’s ok to feel bewildered/lonely/scared sometimes! I definitely felt all three throughout my first two days in Hong Kong. I put it largely down to jet lag and unexpected culture shock but I also squeezed too many new things and met too many new acquaintances on my first day. I would have been better letting … More 8 things I learnt on my (brief) solo travels
The 1st July 1997 marks a significant day in history. On this day, 18 years ago, Hong Kong was officially handed back to the People’s Republic of China after an emotional and poignant ceremony on 30th June. The handing over of Hong Kong marked the end of the British Empire as it was known. For … More Hong Kong’s future: 18 years after the handover and my experience of the protests
Hong Kong can feel a little over-whelming at times and you might find yourself wanting to seek out a bit of peace amongst the hussle. One thing I love about Hong Kong’s culture is the traditional Chinese beliefs and variety of religions that underlie everyday life. Throughout the city and further are a variety of different … More Hong Kong: Temples, Monasteries and the Giant Buddha
Moving forward to the present day from my last nostalgic post, let me start my 2015 trip off with a general post on one of my favourite places in Hong Kong; Happy Valley. To those who picture typical Hong Kong, Happy Valley is quite different. My relatives describes it as the closest place to a typical … More Happy Valley: A tucked away corner of HK
It’s now been two weeks since I reluctantly left Hong Kong and one impossible week of me being back in the UK, trying to slot back into everyday life here. Why do I have to get on a £16 train and not a HK$2 tram? Where are the BBQ pork buns? Why do I still keep … More Returning ‘home’ to Hong Kong after 6 years
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