‘I just feel helpless:’ Why Hong Kong flower market florists are worried about a redevelopment plan – Part 2
“We will lose dozens of shops and their customers, and construction will take years… ” said one florist, Tommy Cheng. “I am afraid our characteristics will be neglected in the scheme and our vibrancy will be destroyed before it is completed.”
Hard to swallow: As restaurants across Hong Kong close, one eatery blames exodus for dwindling diners
Business at Cantonese restaurant Hopers’ Base has suffered in recent years as many regulars moved overseas, but there have been some compensations.
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Hongkongers find waste tax a ‘public disturbance,’ gov’t says amid further calls for scheme to be delayed
In a paper submitted to the Legislative Council on Friday, the Environment and Ecology Bureau and the Environmental Protection Department said residents found the waste tax to be a hassle and the designated rubbish bags to be overpriced.
Record low level of Hong Kong’s young adults want children – survey
The top reasons cited by respondents for not having children were fear of child-rearing responsibilities, society being unsuitable for children’s development and heavy financial burdens.
Glory to Hong Kong: Distributor removes Hong Kong protest song from Spotify, Apple Music after court order
The case has been closely watched for how it would affect tech firms and internet platform operators, with concerns raised over the free flow of information and free expression in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong zine librarian Sam Chao on the importance of keeping an accessible archive
The collection at the Asia Art Archive is likely the city’s first official zine catalogue, bringing together nearly 900 pieces of work. This accessibility allows creators to reach a broader audience, zine librarian Sam Chao said.
A historic town straddling Hong Kong-China border begins a modest tourism transformation
Sha Tau Kok, once part of a tense frontier between colonial Hong Kong and communist China, has partially opened for tourists in a bid to boost the local economy. HKFP spoke to residents.
How Hong Kong designer Charis Poon integrates zine-making into university courses
Zine-making has the potential to equip students with skills in colour sense, typography, and more refined storytelling techniques, said Poon, a lecturer at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design.
Flower market district: Residents fear plans to build high-rises and mall will uproot community – Part 1
Opponents question the nature of the redevelopment and the plan to take over public space to build private properties. “Does Hong Kong still need so many shopping malls and hotels?” asked one of them.
Hong Kong zine artist Kaitlin Chan on seeing the city with ‘renewed curiosity’
From the traditional Chinese tear-off calendar to restaurant menus, the aesthetics of typography and graphic design unique to the city have complemented Chan’s exploration of topics related to food, relationships, culture, and her readjustment to life back in Hong Kong.
Restaurants slow to adopt eco-friendly alternatives as Hong Kong’s ban on single-use plastics takes effect
HKFP visited eight restaurants in Kowloon City after the plastic ban took effect. Among them, only two had started using paper containers for takeaway meals, and none had switched to eco-friendly cutlery.
Sexual harassment allegations against LGBTQ-friendly pastor in Hong Kong raise questions over power dynamics
Experts said congregants at gay-friendly churches may worry about losing their only refuge or stigmatising the community if they reported alleged sexual harassment. The pastor Joe Pang, well known in Asia’s LGBTQ Christian circle for his advocacy, has denied the allegations.
Hong Kong zine artist Forrest Lau finds inspiration from island life
With the freedom to disregard the need to cater to a broad audience, zine artist Forrest Lau said he could experiment with colourful and evocative visuals, something often lacking in many local publications.
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