8 suicides as Hong Kong families torn over ‘cynical’ pulling of bill — September 8, 2019 Demonstrators reject a gesture by the territory’s leaders as too little too late and are planning a Continue Reading ...
Hong Kong police add blue water to armoury — September 1, 2019 Democracy campaigners threw petrol bombs after defying a ban on a march to mark the anniversary of Beijing’s Continue Reading ...
How a US filmmaker started a charity to improve the care of orphans in China — May 27, 2014 The dire state of mainland orphanages 15 years ago spurred filmmaker Jenny Bowen into action. Her charity,
Seeing and believing — September 15, 2013 A tour of the largest film studio in North Korea offers insights into the propaganda machine
Let the brolly wars begin — March 22, 2019 Anyone over a certain height is at risk of losing an eye in the city If you’re five foot eight or taller,
Andy Neilson’s 40 years in Hong Kong — June 22, 2017 From a short stint as a policeman to opening a pub and a nightclub, to making toy soldiers, it’s been
Exploring the empty — May 20, 2014 A new segment of adventurers is searching the cities for what others have left behind
Humorist’s antidote to ageing disgracefully — January 8, 2020 Sedaris, an author and long-time contributor to The New Yorker, says he is trying to avoid becoming a