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City Weekendi

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.

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  • Negative perceptions of working culture, regulations in mainland China put off many from moving
  • Those working across the border say it is a chance to learn, burnish credentials, get ahead
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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.

Mental health woes linked to homesickness, language and cultural barriers, anxiety over future; older migrants miss familiarity of their old estates, company of friends.

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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.

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.

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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.

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