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Bears of Hong Kong

“Dream Bear” Lew Mong-hung has been in the news recently. The embattled businessman and former CPPCC Standing Committee member has been lashing out at CY Leung—whom he formerly supported—and accusing him off all kinds of misconduct after being investigated by the ICAC for his shady business dealings in Kazakhstan. All the juicy drama aside, we’ve been admiring Lew’s “Dream Bear” nickname, which got us to thinking about the other bears that you find in Hong Kong.

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Rumored to be CY Leung’s secret Weibo handle.

Pandan Bear
Native to Asia, this bear has distinctive black and pale green markings and a light, fragrant flavor.

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Bear Stearns
That hard-partying person who promises to stay out all night, but is prone to an early collapse.

Moon Bear
The name given to the hairy, pale asses on display in Wan Chai after the Sevens. (see also: Bare Bear)

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Bear Market
The practice of illegally selling bear paws out the back of a Hiace van.

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