Tag: Hong Kong

Risk of Autoimmune Diseases Triples After COVID-19 Infection, 6 Tips to Reduce Susceptibility to Long COVID

The long-term chronic effects of COVID-19 cannot be ignored. Studies have shown that six months after being diagnosed with COVID-19, the risk of developing an autoimmune disease is three times that of an uninfected person. Virology experts say following six health guidelines can help reduce the incidence of long COVID. A research team analyzed data…


Renewed Calls for Canada’s Ex-Chief Justice to Quit Hong Kong’s Top Court as HK Police Hunt Democracy Activists

Calls for Canada’s former chief justice Beverley McLachlin to resign from Hong Kong’s top court have rekindled after police in the city offered bounties for eight self-exiled pro-democracy activists living overseas. “Given the nature of the Chinese Communist Party [CCP] and its control of Hong Kong, the courts in Hong Kong will not remain independent…


Canada Abolishes Education Requirements, Making It Easier for Hong Kong People to Obtain Permanent Resident Card

From Aug. 15, Canada’s special pathway program for Hong Kong immigrants, Stream B (Canadian work experience category), will no longer require any specific education requirements. It means that more Hong Kong people with Canadian work experience will be eligible to apply for permanent residence status, and they are no longer restricted by their past educational…


A National Security Law Report is Released: Freedom Fighters Needed to Help Hong Kong

A National Security Law Research Report was released in Taiwan on June 30, a day before the anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to China. The report was conducted by an anonymous Hong Kong research team. Three review mechanisms were used as an analytical framework to study five areas in Hong Kong which have been impacted…


Canada Removes Educational Requirement From Stream B for Hong Kong Residents

The Canadian government announced on July 11 that as of Aug. 15, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will remove the educational requirement from Stream B  for Hong Kong residents, meaning that as long as a candidate has one year of experience in Canada, they can apply for permanent residence status in Canada. Canada launched…


Hong Kong Exile Looks Forward to New Life in Canada, Vows to Keep Fighting for Freedom

The Hong Kong protests ended abruptly in June 2020, with the implementation of the National Security Law. Many former Hong Kong protesters fled the city to seek refuge abroad, many of whom were persecuted for their actions during the protests. Ms. Lilian is one of them. It was a difficult decision to leave the city…


Say Goodbye to Constipation: 3 Simple Methods for Smooth Bowel Movements and Radiant Skin

Constipation is one of the modern conditions that affect our daily lives. Chronic constipation can further strain an already stressful lifestyle and exacerbate gastrointestinal problems. So how many bowel movements a day is considered normal? How many days without a bowel movement is considered constipation? In this episode of “The 100 Doctors, the 100 Treatments,”…


It’s Price Rather Than Amount or Flow of Money That Matters

Commentary The nightmare for the central bank is not high inflation by itself but when high inflation is not responsive to tightening measures. As an example, we can look at the situation in the UK. The accompanying chart shows that the UK has broad money (M4) growing year-over-year (YoY) at zero percent, down from the…


Hong Kong Identified Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis as Precursor Factor for Parkinson’s Disease

A study conducted by the Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has discovered that analyzing gut microbiota can help identify individuals at high risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, allowing for early prevention, intervention, and treatment of Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative disorders. The research findings have been published in…


The Latest vs. the Greatest: ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ (2023) and ‘Hong Kong’ (1952)

Commentary The fifth and (supposedly) final “Indiana Jones” film was released in theaters on June 30, just in time for the long Independence Day weekend. The film has been discussed since 2008, and it has been delayed many times over the years. Despite rumors to the contrary, Harrison Ford reprised his title role in “Indiana…