Elsa Chan, a 63-year-old who calls herself an ordinary housewife, is doing what she can to stand up for Hong Kong. During the anti-extradition movement, she walked alongside young Hongkongers protesting in the streets, now exiled in Vancouver, she continues to speak up for Hong Kong. When Chan had to leave her beloved home city,…
Hong Kong Let’s Fight Together: 10-Year Promise Turns Artist’s Work Into Best Feature Animation in Berlin
An artist who migrated from Hong Kong to Germany fulfills a 10-year promise to her brother and wins a prestigious award in the process. Friendly Liu (artist name) is and self-taught stop-motion creator. Her work “Hong Kong Cafe Let’s Fight Together,” a stop-motion video of a childhood memory scene in a Hong Kong tea shop, won…
Jailed Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Barrister Suggests Judicial Process Is Hypocritical
Tonyee Chow Hang-tung, a Hong Kong barrister in jail for more than a year for the crime of “inciting subversion of state power,” posted a letter titled “One Page Biography” on Jan. 24, her 38th birthday, sharing her views on mitigation letters, and the justice system. Chow, explained that after entering into practice, she discovered how luxurious…
Former Sony Music Artist Lester Chong Sentenced to 52 Months in Prison for Involvement in 2019 Anti-Extradition Protest
On Jan. 7, a Hong Kong singer was sentenced to 52 months in jail for involvement in the 2019 pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong. Lester Chong, a singer under contract with Sony Music Hong Kong, was among hundreds of people arrested during the Polytechnic University (PolyU) siege as part of the anti-extradition protests in mid-November…
Exiled Hong Kong Teacher Tries to Adapt to New Life in Taiwan
A former Hong Kong secondary school teacher and political cartoonist forced into exile began a new project to help adapt to life in Taiwan. His work captured the helplessness and hope of Hong Kong people living away from their homes. In early 2020, former secondary school general education and visual arts teacher Wong Sir, who…
Former HR Trainer Quits Corporate Job and Finds New Meaning in Life as a Floral Designer
Feeling lost during the pandemic, corporate human resources trainer Vivian Mak found flower preservation as a way to nourish her soul. What began as a stress-relieving hobby soon became her new life. Mak’s friends were shocked when they learned she quit her job, became a floral designer, and started a floral studio. “You were never…
Hong Kong Philosophy Professor: Photography Preserves Moments in History
Cheung Chan-fai, a former philosophy professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, believes photos are divided into natural and humanistic landscapes. And there are different factors in photos that show movement; some are historical, some are political, and some are emotional. “Photographers can deliberately reconstruct a meaningful photo through the lens, giving the photo a…
Filmmaker Sentenced To 15-Months Jail in Hong Kong for Carrying Pocket Multi-Tool
December 23, 2022
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Heyson Tang Cheuk-yu, the Specials Director of Taiwan Public Television Service, was charged with possessing assault weapons in public places. On Dec. 21, 2022, he was found guilty and sentenced to 15 months in jail. The Epoch Times reporter followed Tang for the past three months to learn more about his journey before he was…
Hong Kong Nurse With Lymphatic Cancer Inspires Others to Stay Optimistic
Terry Ng, a 32-year-old male nurse, and YouTuber in Hong Kong was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. Ng shares his journey of battling cancer online to support those who suffer from similar illnesses with side effects from chemotherapy treatment. As a marathon runner, Ng says he does not smoke or drink, and his family has no…
Activist at 14, University Graduate Today
Wong Ji-yuet, one of the defendants in the pro-democracy primary election case who was released on bail, recently revealed that she has graduated from university. She wanted to state her gratitude to all the “friends” and teachers who helped her during a most challenging time. In June 2020, Wong announced her candidacy for the democratic…
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