Tag: Hong Kong

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Judge Len Goodman Dies, Raising Bone Cancer Awareness

On April 22, famous dance judge Len Goodman died at 78 after battling bone cancer. He had been the head judge of the highly popular British TV dance competition reality show “Strictly Come Dancing” for 12 years and the American version “Dancing With the Stars” for 15 years, making him well known to audiences worldwide….


Consumer Council Finds Variations in Performance of Adult Diapers, Some Basic Findings

In a recent Hong Kong Consumer Council study, various adult diapers, incontinence pads and adult pants were tested to evaluate their absorption capabilities, breathability, quality, hygiene standards, presence of harmful chemicals, and pH levels. The study identified that a few products contained traces of irritant chemicals, which could potentially cause skin allergies with prolonged use. The…


PREMIERING May 18, 3 PM ET (8 PM UK): Mark Sabah: ‘The Very Nature of Hong Kong has been Devastated by the Chinese Communist Party’ | British Thought Leaders

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Mark Sabah, director of The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation and expert on international affairs. Mark talks about the devastation of Hong Kong by the Chinese Communist Party and why Britain is not stepping forward to defend the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ agreement in its former colony….


US Lawmakers Urge to Sanction 29 Hong Kong Judges to Uphold Democratic Freedoms

A U.S. congressional report has urged the United States to impose sanctions on 29 Hong Kong judges appointed to preside over national security cases, citing their role in the arbitrary imprisonment of over 1,000 political prisoners. “The United States government should consider imposing sanctions on judges to counter the erosion of democratic freedoms in Hong…


Condolences to Liberal Studies

Commentary The last examination of Liberal Studies was held on April 27, bringing an end to 30 years of liberal studies education in Hong Kong. Naturally, the pro-establishment camp breathed a sigh of relief as their decade-long mudslinging brought an end to this subject, which supposedly heralded a new age of independent study but was…


White Rice Porridge–‘No. 1 Tonic in the World,’ TCM Physician Offers Best Ways to Prepare

The culture of eating porridge in China can be traced to the ancient past. Since the time of the Yellow Emperor, there have been practices of “grains steamed to make rice and cooked to make porridge.” The ancients often praised porridge and rice as “the most nourishing thing in the world.” Whether it is prepared…


Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Shop Permanent Shut Down Due to Endless Political Disturbance

Chickeeduck, a famous Hong Kong clothing brand, announced on social media on May 9 that its last physical store in Causeway Bay and the online store would officially cease operation after June 30, simultaneously after 33 years in business. Chickeeduck’s Executive Director, Herbert Chow Siu-lung, expressed on social media that it was hard for him…


Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Shop to Shut Permanently Due to Endless Political Disturbance

Chickeeduck, a famous Hong Kong clothing brand, announced on social media on May 9 that its last physical store in Causeway Bay and the online store would officially cease operation after June 30, simultaneously after 33 years in business. Chickeeduck’s Executive Director, Herbert Chow Siu-lung, expressed on social media that it was hard for him…


CUHK and Tongji University Collaborate to Invent an Aerial-Aquatic Hybrid Drone With Diverse Applications In Search-and-Rescue Operations

CUHK and Tongji University have joined forces to develop a prototype aerial-aquatic hybrid drone capable of operating in air and water, offering great potential for various underwater operations. Named “TJ-FlyingFish,” this amphibious drone is a collaborative effort between the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering (MAE) at CUHK and Tongji University’s Shanghai Research Institute for…


CUHK Research Identifies 11 Shrimp-Related Allergens for More Accurate Diagnosis of Shrimp Allergies

The Chinese University of Hong Kong’s (CUHK) Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) collaborated with Mahidol University and Samitivej Thonburi Hospital in Thailand to conduct a research study that utilized serum samples to identify 11 allergens associated with shrimp allergies. This breakthrough is expected to enhance the accuracy of diagnosing shrimp allergies. CUHK, Mahidol University, and…