Joel Chan
@kjoules.org
👨🏻💻 Data, charts & graphs, news
👕 Custom Slim Fit, Medium
📍香港 Hong Kong, also 🇹🇼🇨🇦
☢️ @hksushireport.bsky.social
I have Hong Kong-related Starter Packs, Feeds, and Lists for those getting started
👕 Custom Slim Fit, Medium
📍香港 Hong Kong, also 🇹🇼🇨🇦
☢️ @hksushireport.bsky.social
I have Hong Kong-related Starter Packs, Feeds, and Lists for those getting started
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Joel Chan
@kjoules.org
· Nov 11
If you’re new or returning to Bluesky, there are a few ways to re-connect with those in the Hong Kong community:
• Hong Kong Bluesky list (link below),
• The 2 Starter Packs below my bio:
- Those on Twitter who have migrated to Bluesky, and
- Journalists who cover Hong Kong
bsky.app/profile/did:...
• Hong Kong Bluesky list (link below),
• The 2 Starter Packs below my bio:
- Those on Twitter who have migrated to Bluesky, and
- Journalists who cover Hong Kong
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Reposted by Joel Chan
🎆🎆Welcome to the edge-of-your-seat Semifinals for the 2025 Headline of the Year contest! 🎆🎆
The top 4 seeds have survived to the semis, with the #2 seed surviving two tough battles so far. Will Pretty Obvious hold off Leaked Memo? Will Resolved and Unresolved send the Police Scrambling?
The draw:
The top 4 seeds have survived to the semis, with the #2 seed surviving two tough battles so far. Will Pretty Obvious hold off Leaked Memo? Will Resolved and Unresolved send the Police Scrambling?
The draw:
December 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
🎆🎆Welcome to the edge-of-your-seat Semifinals for the 2025 Headline of the Year contest! 🎆🎆
The top 4 seeds have survived to the semis, with the #2 seed surviving two tough battles so far. Will Pretty Obvious hold off Leaked Memo? Will Resolved and Unresolved send the Police Scrambling?
The draw:
The top 4 seeds have survived to the semis, with the #2 seed surviving two tough battles so far. Will Pretty Obvious hold off Leaked Memo? Will Resolved and Unresolved send the Police Scrambling?
The draw:
The probe investigating Bottled Water-gate is complete, with the government now reviewing the report and determining future course of action. The results of the probe are expected to be announced by the Hong Kong government in January
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Hong Kong set to unveil results, disciplinary action after bottled water probe
Financial Services and Treasury Bureau says review of government’s procurement system and related disciplinary investigation is concluded.
www.scmp.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The probe investigating Bottled Water-gate is complete, with the government now reviewing the report and determining future course of action. The results of the probe are expected to be announced by the Hong Kong government in January
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
🗓️ 2025: The year in “cum”
January 13: School sharing cum (or is it cum recognition)
January 13: School sharing cum (or is it cum recognition)
“Inaugural School Sharing cum Recognition Ceremony of Whole School Health Programme”
www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...
www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...
Inaugural School Sharing cum Recognition Ceremony of Whole School Health Programme helps promote school-based health promotion initiatives (with photos)
The Department of Health (DH) today (January 13) held the first School Sharing cum Recognition Ceremony of "Whole School Health Programme" (WSHP) to give recognition to eight...
www.info.gov.hk
December 30, 2025 at 7:29 AM
🗓️ 2025: The year in “cum”
January 13: School sharing cum (or is it cum recognition)
January 13: School sharing cum (or is it cum recognition)
Reposted by Joel Chan
The 2025 list of Hong Kong hubs (that it claims or aspires to be), seen in GovHK releases and English news sources 🧵
International exchange and cooperation hub for AI
Aircraft engineering hub
Aircraft parts hub
Aircraft recycling hub
Asia’s foremost hub for alternative investments
International exchange and cooperation hub for AI
Aircraft engineering hub
Aircraft parts hub
Aircraft recycling hub
Asia’s foremost hub for alternative investments
December 26, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The 2025 list of Hong Kong hubs (that it claims or aspires to be), seen in GovHK releases and English news sources 🧵
International exchange and cooperation hub for AI
Aircraft engineering hub
Aircraft parts hub
Aircraft recycling hub
Asia’s foremost hub for alternative investments
International exchange and cooperation hub for AI
Aircraft engineering hub
Aircraft parts hub
Aircraft recycling hub
Asia’s foremost hub for alternative investments
Tourism secretary Rosanna Law expressed gratitude to the hotel and restaurant industry for understanding of the decision to cancel the New Year fireworks, which will likely negatively impact the sector
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
'Cancelled fireworks will affect hotels, restaurants' - RTHK
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law on Tuesday thanked the tourism sector for their understanding over...
news.rthk.hk
December 30, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Tourism secretary Rosanna Law expressed gratitude to the hotel and restaurant industry for understanding of the decision to cancel the New Year fireworks, which will likely negatively impact the sector
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
With comments by @shellyk.bsky.social
‘They want to destroy my career’: Kiwi Chow on life as a dissenting director in Hong Kong
‘They want to destroy my career’: Kiwi Chow on life as a dissenting director in Hong Kong
With his new film rejected by official censors, the award-winning film-maker says he is being punished for his outspoken views
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:40 AM
With comments by @shellyk.bsky.social
I'm afraid we're going to get a lot of Vivian Kong stories in 2026.
(Today, she and other legislator-elects were at LegCo for a dress rehearsal for the oath taking ceremony)
(Today, she and other legislator-elects were at LegCo for a dress rehearsal for the oath taking ceremony)
December 30, 2025 at 6:34 AM
I'm afraid we're going to get a lot of Vivian Kong stories in 2026.
(Today, she and other legislator-elects were at LegCo for a dress rehearsal for the oath taking ceremony)
(Today, she and other legislator-elects were at LegCo for a dress rehearsal for the oath taking ceremony)
2025 World Bank B-Ready rankings: Hong Kong 🇭🇰
- Regulatory framework (rules/laws governing business activity): 34th
- Public services (quality/availability of services helping businesses comply with rules): 33rd
- Operational efficiency (ease of dealing with rules & services): 11th
- Regulatory framework (rules/laws governing business activity): 34th
- Public services (quality/availability of services helping businesses comply with rules): 33rd
- Operational efficiency (ease of dealing with rules & services): 11th
December 30, 2025 at 1:41 AM
2025 World Bank B-Ready rankings: Hong Kong 🇭🇰
- Regulatory framework (rules/laws governing business activity): 34th
- Public services (quality/availability of services helping businesses comply with rules): 33rd
- Operational efficiency (ease of dealing with rules & services): 11th
- Regulatory framework (rules/laws governing business activity): 34th
- Public services (quality/availability of services helping businesses comply with rules): 33rd
- Operational efficiency (ease of dealing with rules & services): 11th
PM2.5 levels significantly increased overnight in Hong Kong with today’s AQHI forecast to be between medium and high this afternoon.
PM2.5 levels at 7:00am:
PM2.5 levels at 7:00am:
December 29, 2025 at 11:52 PM
PM2.5 levels significantly increased overnight in Hong Kong with today’s AQHI forecast to be between medium and high this afternoon.
PM2.5 levels at 7:00am:
PM2.5 levels at 7:00am:
Fines to be increased on January 1 in Hong Kong:
• Parking fines: from $320 to $400 (↑25%)
• Traffic fines: from $320-1,000 to $480-1,500 (↑50%)
• Smoking in non-smoking designated public areas: $1,500 to $3,000 (↑100%)
• Parking fines: from $320 to $400 (↑25%)
• Traffic fines: from $320-1,000 to $480-1,500 (↑50%)
• Smoking in non-smoking designated public areas: $1,500 to $3,000 (↑100%)
December 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Fines to be increased on January 1 in Hong Kong:
• Parking fines: from $320 to $400 (↑25%)
• Traffic fines: from $320-1,000 to $480-1,500 (↑50%)
• Smoking in non-smoking designated public areas: $1,500 to $3,000 (↑100%)
• Parking fines: from $320 to $400 (↑25%)
• Traffic fines: from $320-1,000 to $480-1,500 (↑50%)
• Smoking in non-smoking designated public areas: $1,500 to $3,000 (↑100%)
For some perspective, here is a chart of how residential prices and rental prices have moved in Hong Kong since January 2011, along with the Consumer Price Index for reference
December 29, 2025 at 7:37 AM
For some perspective, here is a chart of how residential prices and rental prices have moved in Hong Kong since January 2011, along with the Consumer Price Index for reference
Rental prices in Hong Kong continued to rise in November, reaching yet another all-time high, according to Hong Kong's Rating and Valuation Department.
Residential rental prices for November are up 4.6% year-on-year
Residential rental prices for November are up 4.6% year-on-year
December 29, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Rental prices in Hong Kong continued to rise in November, reaching yet another all-time high, according to Hong Kong's Rating and Valuation Department.
Residential rental prices for November are up 4.6% year-on-year
Residential rental prices for November are up 4.6% year-on-year
The boardwalk between North Point Promenade and Hoi Yan Street in Quarry Bay officially opens today, completing Hong Kong’s entire 13 km Victoria Harbour promenade between Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Hong Kong Island promenade to be completed after 16 years as final section opens
Last 1.1km section in North Point, featuring glass observatory deck, completes 13km-long walkway linking Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan.
www.scmp.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The boardwalk between North Point Promenade and Hoi Yan Street in Quarry Bay officially opens today, completing Hong Kong’s entire 13 km Victoria Harbour promenade between Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Reposted by Joel Chan
Due to return to HK for the first time in 7 years, Anime Festival Asia has abruptly announced it is “postponing” its February convention in the self-styled “mega events hub.”
Many speculate — likely correctly — the regional event is the latest casualty of a gov’t-led boycott of all things Japanese.
Many speculate — likely correctly — the regional event is the latest casualty of a gov’t-led boycott of all things Japanese.
December 28, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Due to return to HK for the first time in 7 years, Anime Festival Asia has abruptly announced it is “postponing” its February convention in the self-styled “mega events hub.”
Many speculate — likely correctly — the regional event is the latest casualty of a gov’t-led boycott of all things Japanese.
Many speculate — likely correctly — the regional event is the latest casualty of a gov’t-led boycott of all things Japanese.
Hong Kong 🇭🇰 Covid/Flu update, week ending Dec 20 2025
⚠️ Week 16 of summer flu season
- Trend: Decreasing
- Hospital admission rates: >0.31 per 10K population, ↓35% from prev week
- Influenza Sewage Surveillance: 2.60 per 1000 PMMoV, ↓33%
• Covid levels virtually zero
⚠️ Week 16 of summer flu season
- Trend: Decreasing
- Hospital admission rates: >0.31 per 10K population, ↓35% from prev week
- Influenza Sewage Surveillance: 2.60 per 1000 PMMoV, ↓33%
• Covid levels virtually zero
December 28, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Hong Kong 🇭🇰 Covid/Flu update, week ending Dec 20 2025
⚠️ Week 16 of summer flu season
- Trend: Decreasing
- Hospital admission rates: >0.31 per 10K population, ↓35% from prev week
- Influenza Sewage Surveillance: 2.60 per 1000 PMMoV, ↓33%
• Covid levels virtually zero
⚠️ Week 16 of summer flu season
- Trend: Decreasing
- Hospital admission rates: >0.31 per 10K population, ↓35% from prev week
- Influenza Sewage Surveillance: 2.60 per 1000 PMMoV, ↓33%
• Covid levels virtually zero
“A review of hundreds of tender documents, meeting minutes, emails, newsletters and videos spanning 9 years shows that regulators failed to act decisively on repeated warnings about potential corruption in the renovation project”
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/w...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/w...
December 27, 2025 at 2:37 AM
“A review of hundreds of tender documents, meeting minutes, emails, newsletters and videos spanning 9 years shows that regulators failed to act decisively on repeated warnings about potential corruption in the renovation project”
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/w...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/w...
The 2025 list of Hong Kong hubs (that it claims or aspires to be), seen in GovHK releases and English news sources 🧵
International exchange and cooperation hub for AI
Aircraft engineering hub
Aircraft parts hub
Aircraft recycling hub
Asia’s foremost hub for alternative investments
International exchange and cooperation hub for AI
Aircraft engineering hub
Aircraft parts hub
Aircraft recycling hub
Asia’s foremost hub for alternative investments
December 26, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The 2025 list of Hong Kong hubs (that it claims or aspires to be), seen in GovHK releases and English news sources 🧵
International exchange and cooperation hub for AI
Aircraft engineering hub
Aircraft parts hub
Aircraft recycling hub
Asia’s foremost hub for alternative investments
International exchange and cooperation hub for AI
Aircraft engineering hub
Aircraft parts hub
Aircraft recycling hub
Asia’s foremost hub for alternative investments
664,660 residents left Hong Kong on Christmas Day, according to Immigration data.
Most popular checkpoints:
- Lo Wu 137,967
- Lok Ma Chau (Spur) 126,755
- Shenzhen Bay 101,388
- HKZMB 85,821
- West Kowloon 61,482
- Airport 58,808
Most popular checkpoints:
- Lo Wu 137,967
- Lok Ma Chau (Spur) 126,755
- Shenzhen Bay 101,388
- HKZMB 85,821
- West Kowloon 61,482
- Airport 58,808
December 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
664,660 residents left Hong Kong on Christmas Day, according to Immigration data.
Most popular checkpoints:
- Lo Wu 137,967
- Lok Ma Chau (Spur) 126,755
- Shenzhen Bay 101,388
- HKZMB 85,821
- West Kowloon 61,482
- Airport 58,808
Most popular checkpoints:
- Lo Wu 137,967
- Lok Ma Chau (Spur) 126,755
- Shenzhen Bay 101,388
- HKZMB 85,821
- West Kowloon 61,482
- Airport 58,808
9 employees from an acoustic & environmental services consultancy Novox were arrested after discovering 45 forged certificates for surveying equipment used in gov't construction projects, including the Princess Margaret Hospital expansion
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
9 arrested over submitting 45 fake equipment certificates for Hong Kong projects
Police apprehend nine people after receiving several reports alleging subcontractor used fake documents for government construction projects.
www.scmp.com
December 25, 2025 at 11:31 PM
9 employees from an acoustic & environmental services consultancy Novox were arrested after discovering 45 forged certificates for surveying equipment used in gov't construction projects, including the Princess Margaret Hospital expansion
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Driven by a surge of dual A- & H-listings, Hong Kong topped all markets in terms of IPO funds raised in 2025, with US$34.3 billion raised, a 210% increase from 2024, according to KPMG
fortune.com/2025/12/23/h...
fortune.com/2025/12/23/h...
Hong Kong tops global IPO charts for the first time since 2019 for total funds raised, overtaking New York’s stock exchanges | Fortune
The New York and NASDAQ stock exchanges ranked 2nd and 3rd, raising a total of $20.3 billion and $19.2 billion respectively, a KPMG report found.
fortune.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Driven by a surge of dual A- & H-listings, Hong Kong topped all markets in terms of IPO funds raised in 2025, with US$34.3 billion raised, a 210% increase from 2024, according to KPMG
fortune.com/2025/12/23/h...
fortune.com/2025/12/23/h...
Condé Nast’s list of best places to eat in 2026:
• Boston 🇺🇸
• Crete 🇬🇷
• Fès 🇲🇦
• Hong Kong 🇭🇰
• Medelín 🇨🇴
• Minas Gerais 🇧🇷
• Parramatta, Sydney 🇦🇺
• Patan 🇳🇵
• Prince Edward County 🇨🇦
• Seville 🇪🇸
www.cntraveler.com/story/best-p...
• Boston 🇺🇸
• Crete 🇬🇷
• Fès 🇲🇦
• Hong Kong 🇭🇰
• Medelín 🇨🇴
• Minas Gerais 🇧🇷
• Parramatta, Sydney 🇦🇺
• Patan 🇳🇵
• Prince Edward County 🇨🇦
• Seville 🇪🇸
www.cntraveler.com/story/best-p...
The Best Places to Eat in 2026
For heritage cheesemaking, daring tasting menus, and ancient wines.
www.cntraveler.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Condé Nast’s list of best places to eat in 2026:
• Boston 🇺🇸
• Crete 🇬🇷
• Fès 🇲🇦
• Hong Kong 🇭🇰
• Medelín 🇨🇴
• Minas Gerais 🇧🇷
• Parramatta, Sydney 🇦🇺
• Patan 🇳🇵
• Prince Edward County 🇨🇦
• Seville 🇪🇸
www.cntraveler.com/story/best-p...
• Boston 🇺🇸
• Crete 🇬🇷
• Fès 🇲🇦
• Hong Kong 🇭🇰
• Medelín 🇨🇴
• Minas Gerais 🇧🇷
• Parramatta, Sydney 🇦🇺
• Patan 🇳🇵
• Prince Edward County 🇨🇦
• Seville 🇪🇸
www.cntraveler.com/story/best-p...
I am happy to be report it appears there will be no self-commissioned photos of Regina Ip wishing you a Merry Christmas this year
December 24, 2025 at 7:49 AM
I am happy to be report it appears there will be no self-commissioned photos of Regina Ip wishing you a Merry Christmas this year
Reposted by Joel Chan
Merry Christmas from the Hong Kong SUSHI* Report, hope your holidays are ~~~ ALL satisfactory!! ~~~
* Scanning Unusual Sources for Harmful Irradiation
* Scanning Unusual Sources for Harmful Irradiation
Hong Kong SUSHI* Report, Dec 24 2025
~~~ ALL satisfactory!! ~~~
Dec 23-24: 563 samples examined (of which 281 are aquatic products, seaweed, sea salt)
Totals since Aug 24 2023:
191264 samples (123569 aquatic)
* Scanning Unusual Sources for Harmful Irradiation
~~~ ALL satisfactory!! ~~~
Dec 23-24: 563 samples examined (of which 281 are aquatic products, seaweed, sea salt)
Totals since Aug 24 2023:
191264 samples (123569 aquatic)
* Scanning Unusual Sources for Harmful Irradiation
December 24, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Merry Christmas from the Hong Kong SUSHI* Report, hope your holidays are ~~~ ALL satisfactory!! ~~~
* Scanning Unusual Sources for Harmful Irradiation
* Scanning Unusual Sources for Harmful Irradiation