Tag: Hong Kong

Osteoporosis Facts and a Doctor’s Tips on How to Prevent Bone Loss

Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become weak and brittle due to loss in density and is a common ailment in older men and postmenopausal women. Osteoporosis can cause bone fractures which are sometimes the first indication of the condition. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), fractures caused by osteoporosis “affect one in…


Hong Kong-Born Canadian MP Targeted by CCP

Hong Kong-born Chinese Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) Jenny Kwan Wai-ching recently confirmed to the media that she was briefed by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) that she had become a “target” of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), presumably due to her criticism of the CCP. In an interview with Canadian media, The Globe…


Looking for Coffee Alternative? 3 Foods and 3 Teas to Boost Morning Energy

Do you rely on coffee to emerge from morning grogginess? Do you find yourself in the downward spiral of needing more and stronger cups throughout the day to keep your energy elevated? Do you ask yourself, “Might there be a better way?” In addition to the addiction factor and diminishing returns, some excessive consumers of…


Pro-Democracy Group for Hong Kong Launched in Canada; Parliamentarians Express Support

A UK-based pro-democracy group that monitors human rights, freedoms, and the rule of law in Hong Kong officially launched its Canadian branch on May 30, with 20 parliamentarians of various political stripes in attendance to support its inauguration ceremony on Parliament Hill. The launch was hosted by four patrons of Hong Kong Watch Canada and…


Japan Is Back, yet Still Far From Its Old Days

Commentary The sudden bull of the Japanese stock market in May called for a thorough review of Japan. Japan used to be excluded from Asia in the past decades, but concentrating on industrialization, its stock market expanded exponentially in the latter half of the 1980s. The recent Japanese stock index (whether Nikkei or Topix) is…


Clear and Brighten Complexion With Homemade Facial Mask and Skin Nourishing Tea

The summer sun—warm and welcoming as it is—can leave its mark on our complexion in the form of dry, rough, spotty skin—bestowing freckles, dark spots, and even lines of premature aging. Homemade, simple, natural facial masks—plus a nourishing tea drink—can help restore the skin to a more youthful, bright, and healthy appearance. Brighten and Lighten…


We Hope Freedom Will Come Someday For Tibet, Democratic China and Hong Kong

I have become an “accidental activist” since the Occupy Central/ Umbrella Movement days of 2013-2014 in Hong Kong. With political persecution getting more intense in the once-famed financial city, I have stepped out of my comfort zone and spoken vehemently on human rights and democracy over the last ten years. Do not get me wrong….


Hong Kong Billionaire Reduces Stake in Chinese Bank Amid China’s Banking Troubles

Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s foundation has recently reduced its stake in the Postal Savings Bank of China, cashing out HK$122 million (about $15.6 million). Market observers speculate that Li Ka Shing Foundation’s sale of its shares on May 11 is a sign that Li is pessimistic about the long-term outlook of China’s economy, as…


Hong Kong Court Rejects Publisher Jimmy Lai’s Bid to Terminate His National Security Trial

HONG KONG—A Hong Kong court on Monday rejected a jailed publisher’s request to terminate his national security trial, pressing ahead with a landmark case seen as part of Beijing’s crackdown on the city’s pro-democracy movement. Jimmy Lai, the 75-year-old founder of the now-defunct newspaper Apple Daily, faces up to life in prison if convicted under…


When Zunzi Is Honored

Commentary Since last October, six departments of the Hong Kong government have criticized the cartoons of Zunzi, Hong Kong’s veteran political cartoonist, for being “factually untrue” and “unethical.” The message is clear: Ming Pao, the newspaper where the cartoons were published, had to stop publishing Zunzi, who had produced pro-democratic cartoons for four decades. Finally,…