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@kjoules.org
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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:...
The Chinese foreign ministry has advised citizens to avoid traveling to Japan, after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested it could intervene if there was a military conflict over Taiwan.
For 2025 to September, China accounts for 23.7% of all visitors to Japan
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
For 2025 to September, China accounts for 23.7% of all visitors to Japan
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
China Warns Citizens to Avoid Traveling to Japan Amid Taiwan Row
China urged its citizens to avoid traveling to Japan in the near term, escalating a conflict over comments from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting potential intervention in the event of a milita...
www.bloomberg.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The Chinese foreign ministry has advised citizens to avoid traveling to Japan, after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested it could intervene if there was a military conflict over Taiwan.
For 2025 to September, China accounts for 23.7% of all visitors to Japan
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
For 2025 to September, China accounts for 23.7% of all visitors to Japan
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
52-year-old mainlander sentenced to 3 months jail + 1 year suspension of license for illegally working in Hong Kong as a gig driver.
The driver fled from his vehicle when a passenger argued over directions, noticed he couldn't speak Cantonese and asked him for HKID
thewitnesshk.com/%E6%8C%81%E9...
The driver fled from his vehicle when a passenger argued over directions, noticed he couldn't speak Cantonese and asked him for HKID
thewitnesshk.com/%E6%8C%81%E9...
持雙程證男「高德」接客 廣東話不流利遭乘客揭發 判囚3個月、停牌1年 - 法庭線 The Witness
52 歲內地男子涉於今年 9 月持雙程證來港後，在鰂魚涌透過網約車平台「高德」接客，有乘客發現司機操普通話，廣東話不流利，要求他出示身份證，期間發生爭執，被告之後棄車逃去。
thewitnesshk.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:22 AM
52-year-old mainlander sentenced to 3 months jail + 1 year suspension of license for illegally working in Hong Kong as a gig driver.
The driver fled from his vehicle when a passenger argued over directions, noticed he couldn't speak Cantonese and asked him for HKID
thewitnesshk.com/%E6%8C%81%E9...
The driver fled from his vehicle when a passenger argued over directions, noticed he couldn't speak Cantonese and asked him for HKID
thewitnesshk.com/%E6%8C%81%E9...
At an HKUST panel discussion about Hong Kong's ride-hailing framework to be implemented next year, Uber Hong Kong’s public policy head Nicole Lee Tsz-yu urged the government to adopt a “flexible, dynamic” quota system when licensing ride-hailing drivers.
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Uber urges Hong Kong to adopt ‘flexible’ driver quota based on service metrics
Ride-hailing firm executive says flexible, dynamic quota system could ensure accurate reflection, adjustment of market based on rider demand.
www.scmp.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
At an HKUST panel discussion about Hong Kong's ride-hailing framework to be implemented next year, Uber Hong Kong’s public policy head Nicole Lee Tsz-yu urged the government to adopt a “flexible, dynamic” quota system when licensing ride-hailing drivers.
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
62nd chikungunya case in Hong Kong reported today, an imported case who traveled to Cuba and Mexico (but most certainly was infected in Cuba as that country currently has an outbreak).
Update of Hong Kong's CHIKV cases as of today:
Update of Hong Kong's CHIKV cases as of today:
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
62nd chikungunya case in Hong Kong reported today, an imported case who traveled to Cuba and Mexico (but most certainly was infected in Cuba as that country currently has an outbreak).
Update of Hong Kong's CHIKV cases as of today:
Update of Hong Kong's CHIKV cases as of today:
Three people in Hong Kong aged 55 to 64 were arrested for "allegedly reposting online tweets which incited others not to vote or to cast invalid vote (sic)" at this year's LegCo election.
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
3 arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly inciting spoiled ballots, election boycott
Anti-corruption agency ICAC says two men and one woman arrested, warns of action against those who seek to undermine coming Legco election.
www.scmp.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Three people in Hong Kong aged 55 to 64 were arrested for "allegedly reposting online tweets which incited others not to vote or to cast invalid vote (sic)" at this year's LegCo election.
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has renewed the contract of CEO Julia Leung for two years, to December 31 2027
www.scmp.com/business/mar...
www.scmp.com/business/mar...
Breaking | Hong Kong renews contract for top market regulator Julia Leung
The CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission will stay on for at least two more years to see through a series of ongoing reforms.
www.scmp.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has renewed the contract of CEO Julia Leung for two years, to December 31 2027
www.scmp.com/business/mar...
www.scmp.com/business/mar...
In yet another desperate attempt to get as many people to vote in the 2025 LegCo election, the Electoral Affairs Commission will extend voting hours on December 7, starting one hour earlier AND ending one hour later, from 7:30am to 11:30pm
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Extra polling stations, longer voting hours to boost Hong Kong election turnout
New polling stations introduced to cater to civil servants, medical workers, ethnic minority groups, and elderly and disabled care home residents.
www.scmp.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
In yet another desperate attempt to get as many people to vote in the 2025 LegCo election, the Electoral Affairs Commission will extend voting hours on December 7, starting one hour earlier AND ending one hour later, from 7:30am to 11:30pm
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Hong Kong's real GDP in the 3Q 2025 rose 3.8% y-o-y
• 2025 GDP forecast revised from 2-3% (earlier in August) to 3.2%
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
• 2025 GDP forecast revised from 2-3% (earlier in August) to 3.2%
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Breaking | Hong Kong raises GDP forecast to 3.2% amid better than expected growth
Finance chief Paul Chan previously forecast in February that city’s economy would continue to grow moderately by 2 to 3 per cent for the year.
www.scmp.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Hong Kong's real GDP in the 3Q 2025 rose 3.8% y-o-y
• 2025 GDP forecast revised from 2-3% (earlier in August) to 3.2%
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
• 2025 GDP forecast revised from 2-3% (earlier in August) to 3.2%
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Electioneering with Chinese characteristics
November 14, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Electioneering with Chinese characteristics
Hong Kong developer Parkview is in doo-doo:
• A US$940 million is due Friday; Parkview wants to extend it by a year, but not all banks have agreed to a deal.
• Banks face a dilemma: extend the deadline which solves nothing, or risk potential Parkview default
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
• A US$940 million is due Friday; Parkview wants to extend it by a year, but not all banks have agreed to a deal.
• Banks face a dilemma: extend the deadline which solves nothing, or risk potential Parkview default
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
China Property Woes Put $1 Billion of Loans at Risk in Just Days
Banks in Asia are getting caught in the latest flare-ups in China’s real estate crisis, as more than $1 billion in property-backed loans is at risk of default unless extension or refinancing deals can...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Hong Kong developer Parkview is in doo-doo:
• A US$940 million is due Friday; Parkview wants to extend it by a year, but not all banks have agreed to a deal.
• Banks face a dilemma: extend the deadline which solves nothing, or risk potential Parkview default
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
• A US$940 million is due Friday; Parkview wants to extend it by a year, but not all banks have agreed to a deal.
• Banks face a dilemma: extend the deadline which solves nothing, or risk potential Parkview default
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Hong Kong recorded its fourth local case of chikungunya this year, a 68-year old woman living in Tung Hei Court in Shau Kei Wan who has not travelled in the last 2 months
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
One local, one imported chikungunya cases reported - RTHK
Health officials on Thursday reported two more chikungunya fever infections, including one domestic case. The locally ac...
news.rthk.hk
November 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Hong Kong recorded its fourth local case of chikungunya this year, a 68-year old woman living in Tung Hei Court in Shau Kei Wan who has not travelled in the last 2 months
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
The Hong Kong government will host a variety show that will be broadcast live and simulcast on every local TV network on the night before the December 7 LegCo election to get people to vote
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
Variety show to be held on eve of polling day - RTHK
The government will host a variety show the night before the Legislative Council elections in December, in a bid to enco...
news.rthk.hk
November 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The Hong Kong government will host a variety show that will be broadcast live and simulcast on every local TV network on the night before the December 7 LegCo election to get people to vote
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
Anker on Wednesday said in a filing to the Shenzhen stock exchange that it will apply to trade in the Hong Kong stock exchange
www.scmp.com/business/ban...
www.scmp.com/business/ban...
November 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Anker on Wednesday said in a filing to the Shenzhen stock exchange that it will apply to trade in the Hong Kong stock exchange
www.scmp.com/business/ban...
www.scmp.com/business/ban...
Hong Kong 🇭🇰 Covid/Flu update, week ending Nov 8 2025
⚠️ Week 10 of summer flu season
- Trend: Decreasing
- Hospital admission rates for influenza: >0.40 per 10K population
- First pediatric (age 0-5) flu-related death this season; details pending
• Covid levels low
⚠️ Week 10 of summer flu season
- Trend: Decreasing
- Hospital admission rates for influenza: >0.40 per 10K population
- First pediatric (age 0-5) flu-related death this season; details pending
• Covid levels low
November 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Hong Kong 🇭🇰 Covid/Flu update, week ending Nov 8 2025
⚠️ Week 10 of summer flu season
- Trend: Decreasing
- Hospital admission rates for influenza: >0.40 per 10K population
- First pediatric (age 0-5) flu-related death this season; details pending
• Covid levels low
⚠️ Week 10 of summer flu season
- Trend: Decreasing
- Hospital admission rates for influenza: >0.40 per 10K population
- First pediatric (age 0-5) flu-related death this season; details pending
• Covid levels low
A 53-year old Hong Kong taxi driver was fined $2,000 and had his license suspended for 4 weeks after he overcharged 5 tourists for a trip from Sai Kung to the Lok Ma Chau control point, asking for a $500 fare for a trip which should have cost $417
thewitnesshk.com/%E7%9A%84%E5...
thewitnesshk.com/%E7%9A%84%E5...
的士司機認企圖濫收車資 標準收費約417元要求收500元 罰款2,000元停牌4周 - 法庭線 The Witness
53 歲的士司機涉今年 10 月初，在西貢東壩企圖濫收 5 名遊客車資，遭在場打擊的士違規的警員發現，被控一項「企圖收取超過訂明收費率的的士租用費」罪。案件周四（13 日）在觀塘裁判法院首次提堂，被告承認控罪，被判罰款 2,000 元，及暫停的士牌照 4 周。
thewitnesshk.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
A 53-year old Hong Kong taxi driver was fined $2,000 and had his license suspended for 4 weeks after he overcharged 5 tourists for a trip from Sai Kung to the Lok Ma Chau control point, asking for a $500 fare for a trip which should have cost $417
thewitnesshk.com/%E7%9A%84%E5...
thewitnesshk.com/%E7%9A%84%E5...
“Lam urged people to exercise their right to vote and to persuade their friends and families to do so.”
The HK justice minister has said voter turnout at the upcoming "patriots only" legislative elections may be hampered by views that post-electoral reform polls are "not democratic enough." In full: buff.ly/LI1ocru
Legislative race 'not democratic enough' may hurt voter turnout: justice minister
The HK justice minister has said voter turnout at the upcoming "patriots only" legislative elections may be hampered by views that post-electoral reform polls are "not democratic enough."
buff.ly
November 13, 2025 at 7:44 AM
“Lam urged people to exercise their right to vote and to persuade their friends and families to do so.”
Lacoste plans to open a flagship store at the Pedder Building in Hong Kong
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Lacoste Plans Hong Kong Flagship in Tycoon Family’s Space
French fashion label Lacoste SA will open its biggest Hong Kong store in the landmark Pedder Building, according to people familiar with the matter, the latest global brand betting on a city regaining...
www.bloomberg.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Lacoste plans to open a flagship store at the Pedder Building in Hong Kong
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Hong Kong politicians are learning to campaign on the fly
November 13, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Hong Kong politicians are learning to campaign on the fly
The Hong Kong Trail is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and to celebrate GovHK is awarding prizes to hikers who visit all 8 checkpoints along the trail this season
www.unlockinghktrail.hk?lang=en
www.unlockinghktrail.hk?lang=en
November 13, 2025 at 4:59 AM
The Hong Kong Trail is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and to celebrate GovHK is awarding prizes to hikers who visit all 8 checkpoints along the trail this season
www.unlockinghktrail.hk?lang=en
www.unlockinghktrail.hk?lang=en
Another travel piece by @gooselee.bsky.social, where she explores the reasons for Hongkongers’ longevity, and not surprisingly it is a mixture of ideas east and west
www.cntraveller.com/article/hong...
www.cntraveller.com/article/hong...
Hong Kong’s secret to a long life
The city has long hovered at the top of global life expectancy charts – here’s how to discover the source of its citizens’ longevity
www.cntraveller.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Another travel piece by @gooselee.bsky.social, where she explores the reasons for Hongkongers’ longevity, and not surprisingly it is a mixture of ideas east and west
www.cntraveller.com/article/hong...
www.cntraveller.com/article/hong...
"In a shift of tempo, the host at the two forums reminds candidates that they can express different opinions during debates"
November 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
"In a shift of tempo, the host at the two forums reminds candidates that they can express different opinions during debates"
Keeta has agreed to change its contract terms with restaurants deemed anti-competitive, including
- exclusivity deals in exchange for lower commission fees
- penalties for switching to other delivery apps
- stopping restaurants from charging lower prices on their own website or competing apps
- exclusivity deals in exchange for lower commission fees
- penalties for switching to other delivery apps
- stopping restaurants from charging lower prices on their own website or competing apps
A food delivery company backed by Chinese e-commerce giant Meituan will take steps to roll back exclusivity clauses deemed anti-competitive by Hong Kong’s antitrust watchdog. In full: buff.ly/3f8X4FO
Delivery firm Keeta to amend exclusivity clauses after watchdog's concerns
A food delivery company backed by Chinese e-commerce giant Meituan will take steps to roll back exclusivity clauses deemed anti-competitive by Hong Kong’s antitrust watchdog.
buff.ly
November 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Keeta has agreed to change its contract terms with restaurants deemed anti-competitive, including
- exclusivity deals in exchange for lower commission fees
- penalties for switching to other delivery apps
- stopping restaurants from charging lower prices on their own website or competing apps
- exclusivity deals in exchange for lower commission fees
- penalties for switching to other delivery apps
- stopping restaurants from charging lower prices on their own website or competing apps
Former IOC head Thomas Bach was in Hong Kong to watch Rugby Sevens at Kai Tak, and said the GBA has “all the ingredients” to be a potential Olympic host, urging the cities to “keep organizing international sports events to gain experience on the organizational side”
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
'GBA has the right elements to host the Olympics' - RTHK
Thomas Bach, the Honourary President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said the Greater Bay Area possesses &...
news.rthk.hk
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Former IOC head Thomas Bach was in Hong Kong to watch Rugby Sevens at Kai Tak, and said the GBA has “all the ingredients” to be a potential Olympic host, urging the cities to “keep organizing international sports events to gain experience on the organizational side”
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
Hey it’s @gooselee.bsky.social with her list of best Hong Kong hotels for families
www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best...
www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best...
Best family hotels in Hong Kong
A visit to this other-worldly capital is sure to be memorable. Here's where to stay with children and teens in Hong Kong
www.cntraveller.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Hey it’s @gooselee.bsky.social with her list of best Hong Kong hotels for families
www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best...
www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best...