Tag: Hong Kong

‘Glory to Hong Kong’ Is Re-launched on the Shelves Including Spotify, Except Apple Music

Earlier in June, the Hong Kong government applied for an injunction to ban dissemination of the pro-democratic song “Glory to Hong Kong.” The piece was suddenly removed from multiple streaming platforms, including Apple Music and iTunes. On June 15, the composer and original composing team of “Glory to Hong Kong,” Dgx, posted on its Facebook…


Ultra-Processed Foods: A Stealthy Killer

In recent decades, ultra-processed foods (such as fast-food hamburgers, instant noodles, cakes, potato chips, etc.) have entered nearly every household. They taste good and are convenient and affordable. However, research shows that ultra-processed foods may cause serious health problems, and excessive consumption can increase the risk of death. Excessive Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Increases the Risk of…


Jailed Activist Joshua Wong: Embrace the Decision to Stay or Leave, Don’t Judge Right or Wrong

Since being remanded in December 2020, Joshua Wong, the former member of the Hong Kong political party Demosistō, shared his views on how people should approach the decision to stay or leave Hong Kong on his social media page on June 12. Wong believes the decision should not be judged as right or wrong and…


Can Purple Sweet Potato Fight Cancer?

Purple sweet potato is delicious and highly nutritious. Studies have shown that this root vegetable also has anti-cancer effects. The Mechanism of Purple Sweet Potato’s Anti-Cancer Effect Nutritionists believe sweet potatoes are rich in fiber, vitamin C, beta carotene, and other minerals. Purple sweet potatoes contain the same nutrients as regular sweet potatoes but also have…


Consumer Council: Energy Efficiency of 12 Air Circulator Fans Vary by Over 60%

The Hong Kong Consumer Council tested 12 air circulator fans, with a full score of 5 points. Four samples received a rating of 4.5 points, while the other eight failed some safety test items, including two whose component flame retardancy did not meet standards. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) announced yesterday that suppliers…


Orchestra Version of ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ Creator’s YouTube Content Removed

At the time when the Hong Kong Department of Justice (DOJ) applied to the court for an injunction to prohibit the dissemination of the anti-extradition protest song “Glory to Hong Kong,” and the court has yet to make a ruling, several different versions, as well as the audio/video clips of “Glory to Hong Kong” seem…


Crossing Panama Rainforest and US-Mexico Border to Escape Communism

“The place to go may not be heaven, but the place to escape must be hell.” Chen Weijie, a former Shenzhen fitness coach who followed the popular stowaways route to the United States in May, said that he never intends to return to China unless there is no more Communist Party rule. Chen Weijie is…


Beijing Cherry-Picked Hong Kong Leader’s Popularity Plummeted to Record Low: Research

The Hong Kong Public Opinion Institute (HKPORI) released on June 15 the latest poll results of the chief executive, bureau secretaries, and the Hong Kong government.  Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has had his no-confidence rating hit a new high since he took office, and his popularity, confidence, and net approval ratings were all at…


Nourish the Heart and Blood Vessels With These 5 Foods, Plus 2 Cardioprotective Acupoints

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States alone, one person dies from CVD every 33 seconds. How can traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) nourish the heart, improve circulation, and enhance the…


Chinese Authorities Threaten to Make Hong Kong Protester Disappear From the Face of the Earth

On July 1, 2019, some Hong Kong protesters broke into the Legislative Council building. Many people were charged with crimes, including rioting. The case resumed in the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court (Provisional District Court) on June 13, 2023. One of the defendants, Lam Kam-kwan, who pleaded not guilty, disputed an involuntary confession. The defense pointed…