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Cantonese World collects images, texts, sounds, & material culture from the Cantonese-speaking world 廣東, 香港, 澳門, 海外港人 and promotes the Cantonese-speaking regions.
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#HongKong: the unjust conviction of the father of #AnnaKwok, a prominent US‑based democracy activist, is a grim, cruel milestone in Beijing's campaign of #TransnationalRepression: hrw.org/news/2026/02...

The EU should hear her plea, sanction those responsible for China's escalating crackdown in HK
Hong Kong: Conviction of Activist’s Father a Grim Milestone
A Hong Kong court’s conviction of the father of a prominent US based democracy activist on February 11, 2026, reflects the Chinese government’s escalation of its campaign of transnational repression.
hrw.org
February 12, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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#China #UK #Starmer #HongKong

經貿合同、特朗普警告、接待規格——盤點施紀賢訪華引發的爭

內含本人對英國廣播公司中文組記者葉靜思所提問題之回應。

www.bbc.com/zhongwen/art...
施紀賢訪華:經貿合同、特朗普警告、接待規格——盤點「歷史性」訪華引發的爭議 - BBC News 中文
英國首相施紀賢爵士結束其「成功」的訪華行程,接下來要面對和處理各種批評,包括來自美國總統特朗普的警告。
www.bbc.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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The parallels between state censorship in the China and the US are increasingly striking

newrepublic.com/article/2058...
Lessons from China’s Delicate Dance of Censorship and Expression
The parallels between state censorship in the China and the US are increasingly striking.
newrepublic.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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#China #Starmer #UK #JimmyLai #HongKong

Starmer, Jimmy Lai & the eternal dream of China trade

Starmer doesn't seem to understand the concept of face, otherwise he'd be obliged to acknowledge that HIS was quite simply thrown on the floor.

See my comments in full: www.gregorylee.net/recent-writi...
Recent writing/écrits récents
Recent writing - écrits récents
www.gregorylee.net
February 2, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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January 31, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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Porcini mushroom, fennel, Chinese mustard greens and potato at Yuan, Central, Hong Kong, China. #hongkong #restaurants #bars @yuanhongkong
January 31, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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January 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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January 30, 2026 at 1:26 PM
#HongKong national security trial opened Thursday

Chow Hang-tung (seen here in June 2021) has been detained for more than four years. Photograph: Lam Yik/Reuters

Chow, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho are accused of inciting subversion.

via Amy Hawkins @theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Cardinal Joseph Zen is in #Rome today to take part in #Pope Leo XIV’s first extraordinary consistory of cardinals.

The Holy Father received him in private audience this morning.
#HongKong
cardinalnews.substack.com/p/cardinal-z...
Cardinal Zen Attends Extraordinary Consistory, Received in Private Audience by Pope Leo XIV
The bishop emeritus of Hong Kong was able to travel to Rome having received permission from state authorities.
cardinalnews.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:38 AM
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#HongKong #culture #literature

The first volume of our Hong Kong Culture & Literature series has just been published:

Ki, Liang, The Culture and Politics of Realignment

brill.com/display/titl...
January 2, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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October 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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October 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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November 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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between the white lines.
#streetphotography #harbour #hongkong
December 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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December 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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December 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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December 28, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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December 31, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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#HongKong: RSF condemns the attack of the authorities on the #BBC over its report on the deteriorating health of #JimmyLai — the latest in a series of assaults on the press. Democracies must ramp up pressure on authorities to end their crackdown on the media. rsf.org/en/hong-kong...
Hong Kong: RSF slams guilty verdict in sham trial of British publisher Jimmy Lai
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is outraged that a court in Hong Kong has delivered a guilty verdict in the sham trial of British publisher Jimmy Lai, who has already been arbitrarily detained in appa...
rsf.org
January 2, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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#HongKong : RSF dénonce l’attaque des autorités contre la #BBC et son reportage sur la détérioration de l’état de santé de #JimmyLai – la dernière en date d’une série d’attaques contre la presse. Les démocraties doivent intensifier la pression pour qu'elles cessent leur répression des médias.
Hong Kong : RSF condamne le verdict de culpabilité rendu dans le simulacre de procès contre le patron de presse britannique Jimmy Lai
Reporters sans frontières (RSF) est indignée par le verdict de culpabilité rendu par un tribunal de Hong Kong dans le simulacre de procès contre le patron de presse britannique Jimmy Lai, déjà détenu ...
rsf.org
January 2, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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The Great Buddha, Fo Guang Shan Monastery

This statue, standing 36 meters high, is said to be the tallest standing #Buddha in southeast Asia. #Taiwan
November 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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November 22, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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November 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM