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City Weekend

City Weekend
City Weekend takes an in-depth look at the issues that matter to Hong Kong’s communities, whether they be geographic communities, ethnic groups or people brought together by common causes and interests.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
illustration by Lau Ka-kuen
Greater Bay Area

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.

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Hong Kong hiking

Danger lurks as Hong Kong hikers take to the great outdoors

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Coronavirus pandemic

Hong Kong’s cross-border couples, families struggle with separation agony

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Technology

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.

Helping out the elderly is one of the most popular volunteering opportunities in Hong Kong, a data-driven platform has found. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Families in China

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.

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Ageing society

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.

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Martial arts

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

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Donnie Yen (left) and Wu Yue in a still from Ip Man 4: The Finale. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong national security law

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.

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Tourism

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.

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Architecture and design

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.

Shek Lei Playground in Kwai Chung in 1970, designed by American artist Paul Selinger. Photo: Information Services Department.
Mental health

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.

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Zhang Xionglian has been left in limbo since the death of her Hong Kong-born husband. Photo: Dickson Lee
BN(O) passport

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.

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Anti-mainland China sentiments

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

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BN(O) passport

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.

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The Friendship Festival was held to welcome newcomers from Hong Kong to the London borough of Sutton. Photo: Handout
Urban planning

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.

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Sampson Wong (left) and Eric Tsang set up the ‘When in doubt, take a walk’ YouTube channel. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
BN(O) passport

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.

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History

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.

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Wellness

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.

Rebecca Yuen, founder of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Association of Hong Kong, and her daughter Yiu Yiu. Photo: Handout
Art

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.

Afghanistan

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.

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Ageing society

‘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.

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There are more than 152,000 people aged 65 and above who live alone in Hong Kong. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong housing

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.

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A woman sleeps at a footbridge at Sai Wan Ho. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

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.

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Hong Kong national security law

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.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

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.

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Phones have been very busy at Hong Kong’s fencing schools since Edgar Cheung’s gold medal performance. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong national security law

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.

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While there have been reports of Hongkongers leaving in the wake of the national security law, many foreign residents are choosing to remain.. Photo: Bloomberg
Music

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.

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Hong Kong youth

‘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

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