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City Weekend takes an in-depth look at the issues that matter to Hong Kong’s communities, whether they be geographic communities, ethnic groups or people brought together by common causes and interests.
Trekking experts, fire service urge caution as thousands head outdoors during pandemic, with rise in mishaps, injuries.
Some quit jobs to reunite with families, others consider divorce after almost two years apart.
This month is peak volunteering season, with initiatives for pets, pupils and the elderly among locals’ favourite causes to donate time to.
Most children up for adoption have special needs, and that puts off potential adoptive parents.
Not enough government help schemes for those who opt to retire across the border, experts say.
Shue Yan University project taps martial arts experts to develop AI software for schools, revive interest in history, culture of wing chun
Groups active in advocacy, fighting for human rights, contemplate ways to take care as they carry on.
New tour offers ear plugs, sleep masks and silence, but many riders on inaugural trip stayed awake to take in the views.
Whimsical Shek Lei Playground still evokes memories for children who played there, whereas standard features such as swings, slides make for dull sameness across city.
Children are Hong Kong residents, but single parents from mainland don’t qualify for one-way permits to let them stay, find jobs.
Mental health woes linked to homesickness, language and cultural barriers, anxiety over future; older migrants miss familiarity of their old estates, company of friends.
Even those who make the effort to blend in by learning Cantonese say their mainland accent is enough for Hongkongers to shun them
Volunteers rolling out red carpet for new arrivals hope to avoid backlash from local residents over competition for schools, jobs.
Followers of ‘When in doubt, take a walk’ YouTube series share their favourite strolling routes, photos and memories.
Emigrants who returned to Hong Kong and now have children themselves create new wave of ‘reverse migration’ to Britain, US, Australia, Canada.
After stylish revamp, landmark brings back former tenants to share stories of earlier era, when homeless market workers stayed day and night.
Support group to help those struggling with tuberous sclerosis complex will hold charity concert with Hong Kong Fusion Chamber, using music to encourage more empathy and less discrimination.
Hong Kong Expressive Arts Therapy Service Centre uses several creative mediums to help people display emotions.
Chaos of US withdrawal moves Hongkongers to learn more, raise funds for NGO helping in Afghanistan.
Record number of elderly suicides last year, as pandemic deepens isolation of those on their own.
Agencies note ‘alarming’ rise in number of homeless women, call for more measures to help them.
More reports of children falling victim to physical, mental and sexual harm, as well as neglect.
For Hong Kong families who left for Britain, the difficulties started before they even left the city and continued overseas, but some feel they are making progress.
Calls flood local fencing schools soar as neophytes sign up for classes amid soaring interest in sport.
Foreigners understand why some Hongkongers have left, but some say new law helped restore order after chaos of 2019 protests.
Justin Siu and his band play in an empty restaurant, but hope their live streams of jazz performances can reach a wider audience in Hong Kong.
Tech savvy youngsters who socialise, play and study online know danger signs, but experts say many others need help to be aware
New foundation hands out stickers with message urging compassion towards those with special needs.
Some turn to drugs because of increased stress, anxiety over past two years, counsellors say.