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How China is silencing Hong Kong's Tiananmen Square memories

As Chinese communities around the world mark the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre on Sunday, many overseas Chinese, including those from Hong Kong, are expected to attend one of the numerous vigils set to take place in different parts of …

It Takes Two to Tango: Florentijn Hofman’s ‘Double Ducks’ Set Sail in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour

 “Double Ducks.” All images © Studio Florentijn Hofman and AllRightsReserved, shared with permission. Photos by ARR Vying to be the world’s largest bathtub toy is a game that two can play. Ten years after his enormous rubber duck sailed through Hong Kong’ …

HKFP Lens: Hong Kong MTR pays tribute to gigantic rubber ducks

A giant rubber duck art installation is set to return to Hong Kong’s waters, this time with an identical accomplice. A tribute to Florentijn Hofman’s rubber duck installation at Hong Kong’s MTR. Photo: MTRC. Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman’s two inflatable …

Exclusive: Hong Kong Gay Games 2023 axes track and field, field hockey and Rugby 7s after poor sign-ups

Organisers of the upcoming Gay Games in Hong Kong have axed three sports from the international sport and cultural event due to a low number of sign-ups. They also expressed disappointment over the Hong Kong Football Club’s decision to withdraw its venue …

‘Polis Evo’ and the unexpected emergence of the Malaysian tactical action movies

JUNE 3 — Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs at us. One minute we may think that we’re destined to do something, the next we find out that we’re actually good at doing something else. The same thing goes with patterns in a country’s film industry. …

New York to Open Tiananmen Museum After Hong Kong’s Shuttered

(Bloomberg) -- A museum commemorating the Communist Party’s deadly crackdown on students in Tiananmen Square will open on Friday in New York City, two years after a similar venture in Hong Kong was forced to close. The project is the brainchild of …

China’s Guangzhou Symphony Music Director Steps Down

  Announced at the recent 20th-anniversary concert of conductor Long Yu and the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra (GSO), Yu has officially stepped down as music director of the ensemble. However, Yu will remain with the organization, serving as GSO’s lifetime …

Hong Kong businesses mark Tiananmen anniversary in face of pressures

HONG KONG : Some Hong Kong shopkeepers are quietly commemorating the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown despite the spectre of a China-imposed national security law and pressure to stay silent on the episode that is censored in mainland China. …

Tiananmen vigils shift overseas as Hong Kong falls silent

STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS By Jessie Pang and Laurie Chen HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) - As restrictions in Hong Kong have snuffed out what were once the largest vigils marking the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, cities like London, …

Amid shrinking freedoms, Hong Kongers commemorate Tiananmen anniversary privately

HONG KONG – As the 34th anniversary of China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown approaches Sunday, many in Hong Kong are trying to mark the day in private ways in the shadow of a law that prosecuted leading activists in the city’s pro-democracy movement. For …

Navigating Web3: Hong Kong's leap towards an innovation-driven future

We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter how we live, work, and relate to one another. The latest, and arguably the most paradigm-shifting of these, centres on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the metaverse.  Recently …

Hong Kong artists mark Tiananmen quietly or overseas

Avant garde street performance, politically charged theatre, pro-democracy music and poetry -- powerful works of art dealing with China's bloody Tiananmen Square crackdown that were once commonplace in Hong Kong have all but disappeared in recent years …

Memories of old buildings in Hong Kong preserved by artist who sketches them before they are torn down

Philippine digital healthcare app mWell bridges gap between Hong Kong OFWs, Pinoy doctors

MANILA, Philippines — When you’re all alone in Hong Kong, working as a migrant worker or Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) on a two-year contract, life can get a little lonely. You’re far away from home, from family, and it can also get a little scary. More …

Interview with Zunzi, iconic Hong Kong cartoonist

Image by Leung Man-Hei/inmediahk.net. The Chinese version of this interview was conducted by Leung Ho Yee and was published on inmediahk.net on May 29, 2023. The following English version is published on Global Voices under a content-sharing agreement. …

Mai Mizuhashi’s breakout stardom, Hong Kong’s vanishing books and a weak ringgit — SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week

Hong Kong billionaire may lose tropical Queensland island 'jewel' as properties fall into disrepair

A Hong Kong-based billionaire at the centre of legal action over a tropical island is now facing calls to make improvements to some of his other properties that have fallen into disrepair in Queensland's far north. Key points: Billionaire Benny Wu …

James Murdoch Has Plans for Art Basel

James Murdoch discussed his vision for the art fair on a podcast yesterday. Toni Anne Barson/FilmMagic James Murdoch, son of media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, pivoted towards the art world during the Covid-19 pandemic when he acquired a significant stake in …

Festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts and baseball — Boston’s summer full of events

Boston, MABoston’s skyline. Boston has a wide range of events happening this summer. PHOTO COURTESY OF AJAY SURESH VIA WIKIMEDIA From music venues to museum exhibitions, Red Sox games to Pride festivals and Fourth of July festivities, there’s something for …

Indie Film Festival Awards - Film Festival for Indie Filmmakers–Kicks Off a Star-Studded Launch with a Celebration in NY

IFFA is a Non-Profit organization devoted to supporting independents filmmakers around the globe by recognizing excellence in filmmaking. N NEW YORK, NY, USA, June 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Indie Film Festival Awards—New Film Festival for …

Plastic Surgery Summit: Un evento que cambiará vidas

Fecha: 16 de junio, 6 PM, en el Graduate Center de Nueva York. Dirección: 365 5 th Ave, New York, NY 10016. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Plastic Surgery Summit: Un evento que cambiará vidas. Fecha: 16 …

Water Heater Replacement Now Available in West Palm Beach

Water Heater Heroes, a leading water heater company in West Palm Beach, now offers efficient water heater replacement services to customers in the area. WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Water Heater …

Dr. Allen Foulad Achieves Natural Facelift and Neck Lift Results Using Advanced “Deep” Techniques

Dr. Allen Foulad based in Beverly Hills, is Hollywood’s new “go to” doctor his Achieves Natural Facelift and Neck Lift Results Using Advanced “Deep” Techniques BEVERLY HILLS, CA, USA, June 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Allen Foulad, a highly …

Comparing Investment Options: Examining the Pros and Cons of Gold and Platinum

Find out the similarities between platinum and gold and what makes one of them a good investment option than the other. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A, June 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A frequent question asked by customers when visiting a …

FM Auto Body & Repair Brings Quality Collision Services at Affordable Prices

Experience the Difference with FM Auto Body Repair's Extensive Collision Services, providing custom auto repair services at reasonable pricing. MERRIAM, KANSAS, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Auto body and repair shops are …

Dr. Zamip Patel honored with “Champion of Impact” Award by the “Kids Conquering Sickle Cell Disease Foundation”

Zamip Patel, M.D. received the Award for his health advocacy and support of patients with sickle cell disorders. ORLANDO, FLORIDA, USA, June 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a Gala held in Orlando, Dr. Patel received the “Champion of Impact” …

Allogene Therapeutics Presents Updated ALLO-501/501A Phase 1 Data in Large B Cell Lymphoma at the American Society of ...

Long Term Follow Up Data from Phase 1 ALPHA/ALPHA2 Trials Demonstrate Potential of Allogeneic CD19 CAR T to Generate Durable Complete Responses Similar to Approved Autologous Therapies Presentation Focused on Patients (n=12) Treated with Phase 2 …

Demain, dimanche 4 juin, le Festival Go vélo Montréal convie les représentants des médias au départ du Tour de l’Île de ...

MONTRÉAL, 03 juin 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Demain, dimanche 4 juin, les représentants des médias sont conviés au départ du 38e Tour de l’Île de Montréal, qui aura lieu au parc Maisonneuve, à l’angle du boulevard Rosemont et de la 26e avenue. ** IMPORTANT : …

Apexigen Announces Phase 2 Data Evaluating Sotigalimab, its CD40 Agonist Antibody, in Combination with Doxorubicin in ...

- Marked increases in overall survival observed across soft tissue sarcoma patients - - Demonstrated improvement of median progression free survival in patients with dedifferentiated liposarcoma (DDLPS) - - DDLPS expansion cohort enrolling to inform a …

Documenting Possessions: A Crucial Step in Safeguarding Personal And Business Property

The importance of documenting personal and business property for insurance purposes cannot be overstated NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, USA, June 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every home is a treasure trove of cherished moments, personal belongings, …

Zevra Therapeutics Presents Design of Phase 2 Clinical Trial Investigating KP1077 for the Treatment of Idiopathic ...

Zevra is a corporate sponsor of the Hypersomnia Foundation and Beyond Sleepy Conference CELEBRATION, Fla., June 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ZVRA) (Zevra, or the Company, formerly Zevra.), a rare disease therapeutics …

Just Released "Home Buying for Veterans: Save Thousands on Your Home Purchases" - A New Book by Rudy Lira Kusuma

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, we are thrilled to announce the release of "HOME BUYING FOR VETERANS: Discover The Strategies Savvy Buyers Use To Save Thousands On Their Home Purchases," a …

PSL Water Guy Offers Safe & Clean Water Amidst Brain-Eating Amoeba Scare in Florida

PSL Water Guy assures safe water amid worries over Brain-Eating Amoeba in Florida's water supply with its water treatment services. PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent reports of the discovery of …

Gregg Sharp and Curtis Elerson get together to coproduce again

Gregg Sharp of G2F Film and Television Productions and Curtis Elerson of One-Shot Films teaming up to film the First in a series of Psychological Thriller BURBANK, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GOT U will make …

Manna Gum Building & Garden Supplies Offer Quality Building Materials in Wantirna

Manna Gum Building & Garden Supplies is a comprehensive supplier of garden, landscaping, and construction materials in Ferntree Gully. WANTIRNA, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, June 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Whether building a new house or …

Contaminated Water Can Lead to Illness

Eastern Water and Health warns that contaminated water can lead to illness and in rare cases, death, highlighting the importance of proper water treatment. PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eastern Water …

Historic Coronation Couture Exhibition at the Couture Pattern Museum Sparks Nationwide Interest

Couture Pattern Museum sparks nationwide buzz with historic Coronation Couture Exhibition, digitizing Hartnell's iconic designs. SANTA BARBARA, CA, USA, June 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Couture Pattern Museum saw an overwhelming …

Join Esteemed Industry Leaders at the EZWay Summer Magazine Release Event

MISSION VIEJO, CALIFORNIA , USA, June 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join Esteemed Industry Leaders at the EZWay Summer Magazine Release Event The upcoming EZWay Summer Magazine Release Event features renowned personalities Eric Zuley, and Toni …

Kentucky Musician Ronald Jenkees Collaborates with Investigative Reporter Ian Urbina to Confront Ocean Issues Head On

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kentucky-based musician Ronald Jenkees has recently teamed up with investigative reporter Ian Urbina to draw attention to human rights and environmental abuses at sea for the The …