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A Look at the Hong Kong Museum of Art

Writer - Nicholas Photographer - Nicholas Posted October 23, 2025 The Hong Kong Museum of Art offers visitors the opportunity to...

How Junk Boats Became a Symbol of Hong Kong

Writer - Nicholas Posted September 30, 2025 Look down on Victoria Harbor, and you’ll see one of Hong Kong’s cultural icons—the...

Opinion - Why Hong Kong organizations should hire more ethnic minority teachers & social workers

Writer - Nicholas Published August 30, 2025 Despite how diverse Hong Kong's society is, its civil service sector strangely lacks ethnic...

The History of the Hong Kong Dollar

Writer - Nicholas Photographer - Nicholas Published July 30, 2025 The Hong Kong dollar (Chinese: 港元), or HKD, is one of the most traded...

Opinion - Why Hong Kong's 7-Elevens are So Special

Writer - Nicholas Photographer - Nicholas Published June 30, 2025 Hong Kong is practically covered in 7-Elevens. Walk down almost any...

Hong Kong’s 1953 Shek Kip Mei Disaster

Writer - Nicholas Photographer - Nicholas Posted May 30, 2025 The 1953 Shek Kip Mei Disaster is undoubtedly one of the most devastating...

Opinion - Hong Kong’s Politics in 2025

Published April 30, 2025 The convictions of three Hong Kong residents (back in 2024) under the national security law have shown us what...

Why is Hong Kong’s MTR so good?

Writer - Nicholas Photographer - Nicholas Published March 30, 2025 For Hong Kongers, the metro system, or MTR, isn’t just a means of...

Opinion - How We Hongongers Celebrate Lunar New Year

Writer - Nicholas Posted February 28, 2025 For Hong Kongers, Lunar New Year lifts spirits and gives courage for new chapters of life....

Expats Are Returning to Hong Kong — Here is Why

Writer - Nicholas Photography - Nicholas Published January 30, 2025 Once one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Hong...

Hong Kong’s Aging Population, Explained

Writer - Nicholas Photographer - Nicholas Published December 30, 2024 Though known for its bustling life, busy streets, tall buildings,...

China's Big Data

Published December 20, 2024 Photographer: Nicholas In Chinese, the term is tiān wǎng (天网), part of a saying from Tao Te Ching, “the...

High-speed train at a station, with a sleek silver, red, and orange design. Modern architecture in the background, few people nearby.

How High-Speed Rail is Changing Hong Kong

Writer - Nicholas Posted November 30, 2024 In the field of contemporary transportation, few inventions have shown to be as revolutionary...

A man gestures while speaking to a group of students in uniforms on a busy street with red flags overhead and tall buildings in the background.

Ethnic Minority Workers Deserve Recognition

Posted November 22 Writer - Nicholas As ‘Asia’s world city,’ Hong Kong prides itself on its pluralism -- yet many of its ethnic...

Stock exchange trading floor with rows of computers, traders in red vests, and a central digital display showing stock info. Modern, busy scene.

Hong Kong’s Fundamental Economic Problem

Posted October 30, 2024 If Xi Jinping hoped his financial stimulus plans would be met with a standing ovation in Hong Kong, he may want...

Coastal landscape with a blue lake, rocky hills, and the ocean. Clear sky, lush greenery, and a path with people walking. Calm, serene mood.

Why is Water So Scarce in Hong Kong?

Writer - Nicholas & Javeriah Photographer - Nicholas Posted September 30, 2024 The Plover Cove Reservoir is the first reservoir in Hong...

Stone boundary marker inscribed with "City Boundary 1903" on a textured path. Lush greenery and metal railing in the background.

How was Hong Kong in the 1800s?

Writer - Nicholas Photographer - Nicholas Published August 30, 2024 The Opium War (1839–1842) is seen in this historical image, which...

Three old manuscripts displayed in glass cases on a dark surface. Chinese text visible on pages. Golden label reads "Scripts" in English.

The History of Cantonese

Writer - Nicholas Photography - Nicholas Posted July 30, 2024 The story of the Cantonese language is intertwined with the history of the...

Three yellow ambulances with blue stripes are parked under a shelter. The setting is urban, with visible cones and a tiled floor.

Hong Kong’s Healthcare System Explained

Writer - Nicholas Editorial Consultant - James Photography - Nicholas & Ruby Posted June 30, 2024 Vibrant culture and tall buildings...

Modern glass buildings with "Deloitte" sign near a pond with fountains. Cloudy sky, lush greenery, and reflections create a serene urban scene.

How are AI Startups Preparing Hong Kong for the Future?

Writer - Nicholas Editorial Consultant - James Photography - Nicholas & Ruby Posted May 30, 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become...