Tag: Hong Kong

EU Parliament Overwhelmingly Passes Resolution Urging Hong Kong Govt to Release Jimmy Lai Immediately

On June 15, the European Parliament passed a resolution on Hong Kong with 483 votes in favor, 9 against, and 42 abstentions, calling on the Hong Kong government to immediately and unconditionally release Jimmy Lai, founder of the News media Apple Daily and other pro-democracy activists who have been convicted or detained under the National…


Japanese Street Performer Mr. Wally Deported After Being Interrogated for 2 hrs by HK Immigration

On June 12, Japanese street performer Mr. Wally, who had previously performed in Hong Kong from 2015 to 2020, wrote on Twitter that he was denied entry to Hong Kong and deported back to Japan after being interrogated for two hours by Hong Kong immigration officials upon arrival. Mr. Wally wrote on Twitter that it…


Japanese Street Performer Mr. Wally Deported After Being Interrogated for 2 Hours by Hong Kong Immigration

On June 12, Japanese street performer Mr. Wally, who had previously performed in Hong Kong from 2015 to 2020, wrote on Twitter that he was denied entry to Hong Kong and deported back to Japan after being interrogated for two hours by Hong Kong immigration officials upon arrival. Mr. Wally wrote on Twitter that it…


6 Therapeutic Uses of Onion to Support Spleen, Stomach, Liver, and Kidney Function

Though a common vegetable, onions are anything but ordinary. On the contrary, onions are often referred to as the “Queen of Vegetables” and are a nutrition-rich,  therapeutic food for health. Shu Rong, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner from the UK, brings over 26 years of professional medical experience, including serving as a special physician…


A Man from Mainland China Spray Paints Graffiti on US Consulate General in Hong Kong

On June 13, at around 5 am, a man was seen loitering outside the entrance of the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau. He spray-painted white paint on the gate and the wall outside the consulate with simplified Chinese characters “双标” (double standards) and the English word “hegemony.” The man was later intercepted…


2 Acupoints and Food Suggestions to Help Relieve Abdominal Pain

Do you get stomachaches after eating? Do you sometimes feel chest tightness, have gas and a turning stomach, and sometimes even nausea or vomiting? Yuen Oi-lin, a registered traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner in Hong Kong, said on the program “100 Diseases and 100 Cures” that emotions and eating habits will affect gastrointestinal (GI) health. She…


Hong Kong Student Indicted Over Social Media Posts Made in Japan

A Hong Kong student was indicted on Thursday for posting “seditious” comments online while staying in Japan, a case that brought attention to the enforcement of the national security law for comments made overseas. The student, identified as 23-year-old Yuen Ching-ting, was arrested in March upon her arrival from Japan to renew her identity card….


Apple Music and iTunes Take Down Pro-Democratic Song After Hong Kong DOJ Applied for an Injunction to Ban the Song

On June 5, The Department of Justice (DOJ) in Hong Kong applied for an injunction prohibiting the dissemination of a pro-democratic song, “Glory to Hong Kong.” On June 12, the court requested clarification on the identity of the defendants and adjourned the hearing until July 21. However, before the court issues the order, Apple’s streaming platforms,…


Wolfberry Nourishes the Kidneys and Eyes, Eminent TCM Physician Explains 5 Best Ways to Eat It

According to ancient medical literature, taking wolfberry (Lycium chinense) for an extended period results in longevity and an agile body. This may be why wolfberry is also nicknamed “fairy fruit.” A handful of wolfberries can help alleviate symptoms such as poor complexion, poor sleep, backache, hair loss, myopia (near-sightedness), and presbyopia (age-related far-sightedness). So how do…


Try This Nutrient Combination to Prevent Disease and Reduce Signs of Aging

Can supplementing with nutrients prevent disease and slow aging? A recent clinical trial found that supplementing with the nutrient combination of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and glycine can increase the body’s glutathione level. Glutathione is essential and plays a vital role in anti-aging, anti-cancer, and anti-tumor processes and in treating chronic diseases. The human body can be thought…