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Prospects aplenty, but many young Hongkongers not keen on bay area jobs
Those with jobs across the border say it is a good career move, but others are put off by negative perceptions of working culture, regulations in mainland China.
18 Dec 2021 - 8:00AM
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Danger lurks as Hong Kong hikers take to the great outdoors
27 Nov 2021 - 8:40AM
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Hong Kong’s cross-border couples, families struggle with separation agony
26 Nov 2021 - 3:56PM
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Platform uses big data to match Hong Kong volunteers with causes
This month is peak volunteering season, with initiatives for pets, pupils and the elderly among locals’ favourite causes to donate time to.
13 Nov 2021 - 10:00AM
Hong Kong couples ‘keen to avoid children with complex profiles’ when adopting
Most children up for adoption have special needs, and that puts off potential adoptive parents.
13 Nov 2021 - 8:16AM
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Retiring in mainland China looks good for Hongkongers, except for health care
Not enough government help schemes for those who opt to retire across the border, experts say.
6 Nov 2021 - 8:18AM
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University keeps Ip Man legend alive, using AI to teach wing chun
Shue Yan University project taps martial arts experts to develop AI software for schools, revive interest in history, culture of wing chun
30 Oct 2021 - 9:30AM
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NGOs in Hong Kong worry their funding, activities may cross ‘red lines’
Groups active in advocacy, fighting for human rights, contemplate ways to take care as they carry on.
30 Oct 2021 - 8:14AM
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Sleeping’s the main attraction on new Hong Kong bus tour
New tour offers ear plugs, sleep masks and silence, but many riders on inaugural trip stayed awake to take in the views.
23 Oct 2021 - 10:46AM
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Hong Kong’s past can inspire creative new playgrounds, author says
Whimsical Shek Lei Playground still evokes memories for children who played there, whereas standard features such as swings, slides make for dull sameness across city.
23 Oct 2021 - 8:28AM
Hong Kong’s Mainland Chinese divorcees, widows struggle to stay with children
Children are Hong Kong residents, but single parents from mainland don’t qualify for one-way permits to let them stay, find jobs.
16 Oct 2021 - 8:41AM
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Culture shock a mental health challenge for some Hong Kong migrants in Britain
Mental health woes linked to homesickness, language and cultural barriers, anxiety over future; older migrants miss familiarity of their old estates, company of friends.
9 Oct 2021 - 8:39AM
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Mainland Chinese immigrants suffer deep-rooted discrimination in Hong Kong
Even those who make the effort to blend in by learning Cantonese say their mainland accent is enough for Hongkongers to shun them
2 Oct 2021 - 1:24PM
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Popular London district welcomes Hong Kong migrants, soothes locals
Volunteers rolling out red carpet for new arrivals hope to avoid backlash from local residents over competition for schools, jobs.
25 Sep 2021 - 5:55AM
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YouTube series inspire solo walks through Hong Kong, the ‘moving museum’
Followers of ‘When in doubt, take a walk’ YouTube series share their favourite strolling routes, photos and memories.
19 Sep 2021 - 9:57PM
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Hongkongers who left as children, returned for work, are emigrating again
Emigrants who returned to Hong Kong and now have children themselves create new wave of ‘reverse migration’ to Britain, US, Australia, Canada.
18 Sep 2021 - 8:00AM
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Veterans share stories of Central Market bustle and naked workers
After stylish revamp, landmark brings back former tenants to share stories of earlier era, when homeless market workers stayed day and night.
14 Sep 2021 - 6:44PM
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Sufferers of rare diseases in Hong Kong hope to spread positivity, inclusion
Support group to help those struggling with tuberous sclerosis complex will hold charity concert with Hong Kong Fusion Chamber, using music to encourage more empathy and less discrimination.
11 Sep 2021 - 9:00AM
Healing power of art on display for all to see, thanks to therapists’ new centre
Hong Kong Expressive Arts Therapy Service Centre uses several creative mediums to help people display emotions.
4 Sep 2021 - 9:30AM
Afghans in Hong Kong watch and worry as Taliban seizes control
Chaos of US withdrawal moves Hongkongers to learn more, raise funds for NGO helping in Afghanistan.
4 Sep 2021 - 3:36PM
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‘It is pathetic to die alone’: a crisis to come for Hong Kong’s ageing population
Record number of elderly suicides last year, as pandemic deepens isolation of those on their own.
28 Aug 2021 - 1:03PM
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More homeless women in Hong Kong sleeping rough, trying to make ends meet
Agencies note ‘alarming’ rise in number of homeless women, call for more measures to help them.
30 Aug 2021 - 8:23AM
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Suffer the children: abuse cases in Hong Kong up sharply during Covid-19 pandemic
More reports of children falling victim to physical, mental and sexual harm, as well as neglect.
14 Aug 2021 - 5:44PM
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6 months on, how are Hong Kong’s BN(O) families doing and where are they now?
For Hong Kong families who left for Britain, the difficulties started before they even left the city and continued overseas, but some feel they are making progress.
8 Aug 2021 - 5:19PM
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Edgar Cheung’s Olympic gold has Hongkongers ready take a stab at fencing
Calls flood local fencing schools soar as neophytes sign up for classes amid soaring interest in sport.
31 Jul 2021 - 10:34PM
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Hong Kong’s foreign residents say ‘this is home’, have no plans to leave
Foreigners understand why some Hongkongers have left, but some say new law helped restore order after chaos of 2019 protests.
1 Aug 2021 - 11:43AM
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The Hong Kong band jazzing it up in a noodle restaurant
Justin Siu and his band play in an empty restaurant, but hope their live streams of jazz performances can reach a wider audience in Hong Kong.
31 Jul 2021 - 10:22PM
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‘Pretty girls, strange uncles’ target youngsters staying online longer
Tech savvy youngsters who socialise, play and study online know danger signs, but experts say many others need help to be aware
24 Jul 2021 - 10:30AM
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9 September, 2024
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