Where did hong kong's smog go?

Short and interesting comment on Hong Kong's dramatic improvement in air quality in July 2007.

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Hong Kong: Bad air day? 38 weeks 5 days ago

2007 in review - A quick examination of how Hong Kong's air quality has deteriorated since the Hong Kong Observatory started collecting full data in 2000.

Hong Kong Wrong 2 years 2 hours ago

It had to happen. Hong Kong's policy of "positive noninterventionism" was too good to last. It went against all the instincts of government officials, paid to spend other people's money and meddle in other people's affairs. That's why it was sadly unsurprising to see Hong Kong's current leader, Donald Tsang, last month declare the death of the policy on which the territory's prosperity was built.

Hong Kong Taxis - Good for Penetration! 1 year 9 weeks ago

Short insight into why Hong Kong's cellular phone penetration rate is so high.

Hong Kong's Kwok brothers to reshape Richmond's waterfront 1 year 28 weeks ago

The City of Richmond announced today that it has reached agreement to sell and lease the 18.6-acre Oval Riverfront Lands to ASPAC Developments Ltd. for a total of $141 million. ASPAC is fully owned by Hong Kong's third richest men the Kwok brothers.

The Parachutist's Adventure In Hong Kong 2 years 13 weeks ago

ESWN gives his opinion on the relevance of Hong Kong's July 1st march for democracy/universal suffrage. The post goes off of the insightful commentary of Chinese blogger Charles Mok (reprinted in translation) that illustrates how the march has become a dilluted mess of social interest groups all trying to be heard.

"The Banquet" Hong Kong's Nomination for Best Foreign Film Oscar w/trailer 2 years 4 days ago

The film stars Zhang Ziyi, Ge You, Zhou Xun and Daniel Wu.

The movie is a Shakespeare adapation suitable for the internation market says Hong Kong Chairman of Crucindo Hung....

Hong Kong gives police new surveillance power 2 years 9 weeks ago

This CBC article outlines how pro-Beijing politicians have just given Hong Kong police Big Brother-like powers to monitor people.

"The Interception of Communications and Surveillance Bill will allow authorities to tap phone lines, screen e-mails and monitor private communications in homes and offices. The law requires any surveillance operation to be approved by judges appointed by Hong Kong's leader."

Gentle Cleric's Stature Grows as He Risks Ire of China 2 years 13 weeks ago

A NY Times profile on Hong Kong's popular Cardinal Joseph Zen Zi-kiun. The frail 74-year-old hasn't let his age, mainland China, or even the vatican stop him from pushing ahead his causes of good.

The 1st Asian Film Awards: Art, Commerce, and Many Screaming Fans 1 year 19 weeks ago

On March 20, 2007, the Asian Film Awards held its inaugural Awards Gala in Hong Kong. Organized by the Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) and held in conjunction with the territory's third Entertainment Expo - the umbrella event name for the HKIFF, the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), and the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) - the Asian Film Awards (AFA) is certainly an unprecedented affair.