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Hong Kong’s main opposition party disbands in final blow to freedom
When Martin Lee, leader of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party and the city’s best-known politician, spoke on the night Britain handed the colony to China, he pledged to fight for a democratic future. “The flame of democracy has been ignited and is burning in the hearts of our people,” he said. “It will not be extinguished. …
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index crashes to worst day since 2008
Crazy and volatile day in Chinese stocks. Hong Kong indexes fell 9-13%. Mainland Chinese indexes rallied 5-17% after being shut for a week. Both Mainland China & Hong Kong saw record turnover. Full summary https://t.co/Gg1GTkmcZH pic.twitter.com/RWdRJ32MW1 — David Ingles (@DavidInglesTV) October 8, 2024 JUST IN 🚨: Hang Seng Index falls by 9.41%, its largest loss …
Hong Kong’s comfort food? The rise of ‘two-dish-rice’
A humble species of eatery has become increasingly popular in Hong Kong, especially among residents who savour frills-free food to fill their stomachs. The restaurants serving low-cost “two-dish-rice” dishes, once found mostly in poorer neighbourhoods, are gaining acceptance across all social classes. The trend is widely seen as a reflection of the city’s lacklustre economic …