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British Hongkonger (Simplified background; other ancestries too). Hammer. Opinionated, often annoying, cynical transport planner/ economist/ development aid consultant. Anti-Fascist.
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Former District Councillor Bruce Liu Sing-lee has been detained by national security police in Hong Kong, reportedly for calling a press conference today on high-rise renovation policy. The presser has since been cancelled.
大埔宏福苑五級火｜民協原偕民間人士辦記者會談火災跟進 今早突取消稱「有部門通知」 news.mingpao.com/ins/%e6%b8%a...
大埔宏福苑五級火｜民協原偕民間人士辦記者會談火災跟進 今早突取消稱「有部門通知」 news.mingpao.com/ins/%e6%b8%a...
民間人士原定今早開記者會談大埔火災突取消 民協主席廖成利被國安處「邀請會面」 (13:43) - 20251202 - 港聞
民協主席廖成利在內的民間人士原定今日（2日）下午舉行「高樓維修政策」為主題的記者會，回應大埔宏福苑五級火災善後、設立調查委員會及工程監管等問題，不過發起人士今臨時通知傳媒，「因有部門通知，記者會需要取消」，但沒透露部門是那個部門。據了解，廖成利被警方國安處「邀請會面」。
news.mingpao.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Former District Councillor Bruce Liu Sing-lee has been detained by national security police in Hong Kong, reportedly for calling a press conference today on high-rise renovation policy. The presser has since been cancelled.
大埔宏福苑五級火｜民協原偕民間人士辦記者會談火災跟進 今早突取消稱「有部門通知」 news.mingpao.com/ins/%e6%b8%a...
大埔宏福苑五級火｜民協原偕民間人士辦記者會談火災跟進 今早突取消稱「有部門通知」 news.mingpao.com/ins/%e6%b8%a...
So much for draining the swamp…
December 1, 2025 at 8:42 AM
So much for draining the swamp…
For those familiar with Ap Lei Chau, you’re probably used to seeing the yellow tortoise grazing many days of the week next to the Kwun Yum Temple. Sadly it seems Vanilla (his name) has been kidnapped/ stolen!
November 30, 2025 at 7:27 AM
For those familiar with Ap Lei Chau, you’re probably used to seeing the yellow tortoise grazing many days of the week next to the Kwun Yum Temple. Sadly it seems Vanilla (his name) has been kidnapped/ stolen!
Could anyone advise which of the four points he was pushing was seditious? Or was it simply seditious to want government officials to be held to account as & where appropriate?
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HK man arrested for alleged sedition in relation to fatal Tai Po blaze
A HK man has been arrested on suspicion of sedition in relation to the fatal Tai Po fire, according to local media reports, citing unnamed sources.
hongkongfp.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Could anyone advise which of the four points he was pushing was seditious? Or was it simply seditious to want government officials to be held to account as & where appropriate?
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/30/h...
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/30/h...
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The HK authorities arrested a student on sedition charges because he made a petition asking the government to 1) ensure accommodation for displaced residents; 2) setup independent investigation; 3) review construction supervision system 4) probe regulatory neglect.
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HK man arrested for alleged sedition in relation to fatal Tai Po blaze
A HK man has been arrested on suspicion of sedition in relation to the fatal Tai Po fire, according to local media reports, citing unnamed sources.
hongkongfp.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The HK authorities arrested a student on sedition charges because he made a petition asking the government to 1) ensure accommodation for displaced residents; 2) setup independent investigation; 3) review construction supervision system 4) probe regulatory neglect.
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It's disgraceful that Rachel Reeves didn't take any questions from GB News! The fact that they claim to not be a news channel every time Ofcom find they have breached impartiality rules shouldn't stop them from pretending they are a news channel whenever it suits them.
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
It's disgraceful that Rachel Reeves didn't take any questions from GB News! The fact that they claim to not be a news channel every time Ofcom find they have breached impartiality rules shouldn't stop them from pretending they are a news channel whenever it suits them.
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This 2024 post from the DAB’s Peggy Wong is quickly becoming infamous.
In it, the pro-Beijing district councillor dismisses fire safety concerns about the Wang Fuk work as malicious rumours misleading the public, and accuses the Democratic Party of “provocatively live-streaming “ from the scene.
In it, the pro-Beijing district councillor dismisses fire safety concerns about the Wang Fuk work as malicious rumours misleading the public, and accuses the Democratic Party of “provocatively live-streaming “ from the scene.
November 27, 2025 at 7:37 AM
This 2024 post from the DAB’s Peggy Wong is quickly becoming infamous.
In it, the pro-Beijing district councillor dismisses fire safety concerns about the Wang Fuk work as malicious rumours misleading the public, and accuses the Democratic Party of “provocatively live-streaming “ from the scene.
In it, the pro-Beijing district councillor dismisses fire safety concerns about the Wang Fuk work as malicious rumours misleading the public, and accuses the Democratic Party of “provocatively live-streaming “ from the scene.
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In a sign of how much of a sham HK's elections are, a District Councillor for the Shatin District has endorsed all 5 candidates fighting for the same seat in the upcoming LegCo elections, because who you vote for doesn't matter.
November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
In a sign of how much of a sham HK's elections are, a District Councillor for the Shatin District has endorsed all 5 candidates fighting for the same seat in the upcoming LegCo elections, because who you vote for doesn't matter.
Serious question: how much more is spent storing these flags for the rest of the year?
After all, destroying or disposing of them would be considered as desecration of the Chinese flag, which these days is one of the most serious criminal offences apparently
After all, destroying or disposing of them would be considered as desecration of the Chinese flag, which these days is one of the most serious criminal offences apparently
The HK government spent more than HK$24 million on national and regional flags, banners, lamppost bunting, and other festive displays to mark China's National Day on October 1. In full: buff.ly/c73IgoF
Exclusive: HK gov't spent HK$24.6m on 130k National Day displays
The HK government spent more than HK$24 million on national and regional flags, banners, lamppost bunting, and other festive displays to mark China's National Day on October 1.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Serious question: how much more is spent storing these flags for the rest of the year?
After all, destroying or disposing of them would be considered as desecration of the Chinese flag, which these days is one of the most serious criminal offences apparently
After all, destroying or disposing of them would be considered as desecration of the Chinese flag, which these days is one of the most serious criminal offences apparently
Anyone know if anything's happened in Ap Lei Chau town? Just been told there are 30+ cops around, but can't find any newsflashes anywhere
November 19, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Anyone know if anything's happened in Ap Lei Chau town? Just been told there are 30+ cops around, but can't find any newsflashes anywhere
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Emails highlight Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon relationship
Emails highlight Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon relationship
New documents show the pair discussing travel arrangements and UK politics in messages from 2018.
www.bbc.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Emails highlight Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon relationship
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1/7 Another Russian lie debunked:
Why Russia’s 2022 Kyiv offensive was not a feint but the main plan
Why Russia’s 2022 Kyiv offensive was not a feint but the main plan
November 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
1/7 Another Russian lie debunked:
Why Russia’s 2022 Kyiv offensive was not a feint but the main plan
Why Russia’s 2022 Kyiv offensive was not a feint but the main plan
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
November 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
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TG got some moves. Thanks to @bmxbanditsduglas.bsky.social And thanks for birthday wishes 😀👍⚡️⚡️
Happy birthday to @coseyfannitutti.bsky.social who has been a hero of mine since I was in my troubled teens.
November 5, 2025 at 8:08 AM
TG got some moves. Thanks to @bmxbanditsduglas.bsky.social And thanks for birthday wishes 😀👍⚡️⚡️
Anyone got a nano-violin?
In 2019, Gaw Capital and Hengli Investments paid HK$15 billion for CityPlaza Three & CityPlaza Four.
Rental income doesn’t cover its interest payments. Hengli was supposed to cover 35% of the shortfall, but hasn’t contributed a penny since September 2023
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Rental income doesn’t cover its interest payments. Hengli was supposed to cover 35% of the shortfall, but hasn’t contributed a penny since September 2023
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Hong Kong Property Losses Hit Private Equity Funds After $17 Billion Rush
When Blackstone Inc. bet on Hong Kong’s commercial real estate sector in 2014, it bought a 20,000-square-foot retail space in the bustling Mong Kok district for HK$700 million ($90 million) to target ...
www.bloomberg.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Anyone got a nano-violin?
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October 21, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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An admirably clear statement from Board of Deputies of British Jews and Jewish Leadership Council
October 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
An admirably clear statement from Board of Deputies of British Jews and Jewish Leadership Council
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It's interesting in the USA you can call for the homeless to be murdered live on Fox News.
But encouraging mass murder bordering on Genocide doesn't warrant any action at all.
But criticize Donald Trump, oh no you are fired!
But encouraging mass murder bordering on Genocide doesn't warrant any action at all.
But criticize Donald Trump, oh no you are fired!
September 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
It's interesting in the USA you can call for the homeless to be murdered live on Fox News.
But encouraging mass murder bordering on Genocide doesn't warrant any action at all.
But criticize Donald Trump, oh no you are fired!
But encouraging mass murder bordering on Genocide doesn't warrant any action at all.
But criticize Donald Trump, oh no you are fired!
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I just saw a comment that said "I don't support what happened to Charlie, but Charlie supported what happened to Charlie."
THAT ... that's what I've been trying to put into words.
THAT ... that's what I've been trying to put into words.
September 11, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I just saw a comment that said "I don't support what happened to Charlie, but Charlie supported what happened to Charlie."
THAT ... that's what I've been trying to put into words.
THAT ... that's what I've been trying to put into words.
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Elizabeth Warren on people who say Dems needs to tone down their rhetoric: "Oh, please. Why don't you start with the president of the United States? And every ugly meme he's posted and every ugly word."
September 11, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Elizabeth Warren on people who say Dems needs to tone down their rhetoric: "Oh, please. Why don't you start with the president of the United States? And every ugly meme he's posted and every ugly word."
Today's find. An old article, which I'm posting without comment
September 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Today's find. An old article, which I'm posting without comment
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In case you missed it ...
Fascists aren't interested in improving things through traditional politics. That's why they don't need sensible policies. Their only policy is: "Get rid of those who aren't like us, then everything will be perfect!" It's a cult-like promise of paradise that overrides all rational argument.
September 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In case you missed it ...
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Let’s settle this, is Nigel Farage a racist?
Like if he is.
RT if he is a traitor.
Like if he is.
RT if he is a traitor.
September 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Let’s settle this, is Nigel Farage a racist?
Like if he is.
RT if he is a traitor.
Like if he is.
RT if he is a traitor.