Hong Kong’s Great Writers: Liu Yichang and Chinese Cosmopolitanism

Ilaria Maria SalaSeptember 22, 2021

Liu Yichang's depiction of a restless, moody, changing Hong Kong and its connection to the Chinese diaspora inspired a generation of creative talents like Wong Kar-wai...

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Xi Xi: The Playful Seriousness of a Quintessential Hong Kong Writer

Ilaria Maria SalaJuly 8, 2021

Combining playfulness with sophisticated wordplay and deep erudition, Xi Xi captures the Hong Kong spirit like few other authors...

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How Hong Kong Shaped Eileen Chang

Ilaria Maria SalaMay 6, 2021

Known around the world for Lust, Caution and other brilliant works, Eileen Chang spent most of her life in Shanghai and Los Angeles – but it was Hong Kong that made her into the writer she was....

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The Flower Boat Girl: Inside the Life of Pirate Queen Cheng I Sao

Ryan KilpatrickApril 8, 2021

A new novel by Hong Kong author and cartoonist Larry Feign delves into the complicated life of notorious pirate Cheng I Sao. ...

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Neighbourhood Guide: The Star Street Precinct, a Quietly Fashionable Enclave

Brian MokDecember 17, 2020

The stars, sun and moon align in a stylish, laid back corner just beyond the bustle of Wan Chai....

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Out and Loud With Hong Kong Poetry

Zabrina LoNovember 20, 2019

Poet Jason Lee looks back at the growing relevance of English poetry in Hong Kong as Poetry OutLoud celebrated its 20th anniversary....

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The Hong Kong International Literary Festival – How Did It All Begin?

Zabrina LoNovember 2, 2019

The founders of the Hong Kong International Literary Festival tell the odd tale of how a pioneering event took root in Hong Kong....

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Hong Kong’s History Is Kept Overseas: Wong Kan-tai Delves Into Archives

Christie LeeOctober 10, 2019

An acclaimed photographer wonders whether Hongkongers will ever be able to access the documents that define their own history....

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Neighbourhood Guide: Tai Ping Shan, An Old Soul With a Trendy Heart

Zabrina LoJuly 9, 2019

A traditional neighbourhood is thriving thanks to an infusion of fresh energy....

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Zines: The Rise of Hong Kong’s Underground Publications

Zabrina LoMay 23, 2019

Hong Kong zine culture gives voice to the voiceless – and now it is being amplified by a new zine library at the Asia Art Archive...

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Fan Ho’s Last Photography Book Digs into Vintage Hong Kong Life

Leanne MirandillaMarch 18, 2019

For the daughter of famed Hong Kong street photographer Fan Ho, completing his book was both a healing process and a valuable look into his life’s work....

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Neighbourhood Guide: The Underrated Charm of North Point

Christie LeeFebruary 27, 2019

Overshadowed by flashier Hong Kong neighbourhoods, North Point is filled with hidden treasures....

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Hong Kong Noir: A Literary Journey into Hong Kong’s Heart of Darkness

Zabrina LoDecember 19, 2018

Hong Kong's superstitions, ghosts and moody neon mark the city's introduction in Akhasic's acclaimed international series of noir literature anthologies. ...

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Little by Little, Irene Hui Explores A Slower Way of Living in Hong Kong

Christopher DewolfDecember 12, 2018

How a market stall in Yau Ma Tei and a space on upscale Chancery Lane became two of Hong Kong's most unusual community spaces. ...

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Time Travel Made Easy: Hong Kong’s Vintage Guidebooks

Christopher DewolfNovember 29, 2018

The China in Print fair offers some rare travel guides, posters and other objects – but a trip into the past is as accessible as the nearest public library....

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Don’t Ignore Hong Kong’s Quietly Growing Literary Scene

Amanda SheppardOctober 25, 2018

The latest edition of the Hong Kong International Literary Festival is bigger than ever, highlighting an increasingly robust literary scene....

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Strangers at Home: Hong Kong Poets Tammy Ho Lai-Ming and Kate Rogers

Sarah KaracsOctober 4, 2018

Two Hong Kong poets explore what it means to be at home in Hong Kong. ...

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Born, Raised and Corrupted in Hong Kong: A Chat With Ackbar Abbas

Sarah KaracsSeptember 20, 2018

One of Hong Kong's most preeminent cultural thinkers reflects on the nature of his hometown. ...

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Why is it So Hard to Find Hong Kong Literature in English?

Sarah KaracsJuly 5, 2018

Hong Kong's story has been told through beautiful works of fiction – and yet they are strangely hard to find in translation. ...

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Corruption, Homophobia and a Death in Hong Kong

Sarah KaracsJune 20, 2018

Biographer Nigel Collett investigates the story of John MacLennan, a closeted gay Hong Kong police officer who found himself caught up in a web of corruption and homophobia....

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Hong Kong’s Concrete Stories: The Rooftop Photos of Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze

Christopher DewolfMay 29, 2018

A new book by Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze explores Hong Kong's rooftops....

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Why a Canadian University is Fascinated by Hong Kong

Christopher DewolfApril 25, 2018

As local identity becomes a sensitive topic, the University of British Columbia has launched a new Hong Kong Studies Initiative that examines Hong Kong's culture, history and language. ...

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Hong Kong’s Independent Bookshops Nourish the Soul

Christopher DewolfMarch 29, 2018

Hong Kong's independent bookshops give the city a place to think, talk and exchange ideas....

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Gérard Henry, Hong Kong’s Quiet Observer

Christopher DewolfJanuary 3, 2018

After documenting Hong Kong's cultural scene for more than three decades, Gérard Henry makes his own contribution to the city's artistic legacy....

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‘Wild Swans’ Author Jung Chang Looks for Truth in Sun Yat-Sen’s Hong Kong

Sarah KaracsNovember 1, 2017

Bestselling author Jung Chang makes an appearance at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival – but she's also here to work on a new book....

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Why Hong Kong is Fertile Ground for English Poetry

Sarah KaracsNovember 1, 2017

Hong Kong's multilingualism has given it an edge in a new era of English language poetry, where languages and cultures collide....

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The Lines Between: Madeleine Thien on Writing, Language and Family

Christopher DewolfOctober 18, 2017

After a year of touring the world to promote her acclaimed novel Do Not Say We Have Nothing, Madeleine Thien is back in Hong Kong, a place loaded with meaning for the Chinese-Canadian author....

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Bathed in Neon: Greg Girard’s Nocturnal 1970s Hong Kong

Christopher DewolfOctober 11, 2017

Canadian photographer Greg Girard unveils a new collection of Hong Kong photos from the 1970s and 80s. ...

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Hong Kong’s Literary Freedom Fighters

Christopher DewolfSeptember 21, 2017

Hong Kong 20/20 takes the pulse of present-day Hong Kong, bringing together a diverse group of 41 writers and illustrators to share their thoughts on the city....

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Why Jason Li is Paying Homage to His Mother’s Childhood in a Hong Kong Shantytown

Christopher DewolfAugust 25, 2017

A Hong Kong comic artist finds creative inspiration in his family's roots....

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Hong Kong, 20 Years After the Handover, Part IV: Dear Hong Kong: An Elegy For A City

Jessie LauAugust 7, 2017

There was a time when Hong Kong author Xu Xi thought she would never say goodbye to the city she calls home....

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Hong Kong, 20 Years After the Handover, Part III: Cantonese Love Stories

Sarah KaracsJuly 27, 2017

Author Dung Kai-cheung captures the confusion of Hong Kong's identity in 25 narrative sketches....

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Hong Kong, 20 Years After the Handover, Part II: Uncharted Territory

Sarah KaracsJuly 18, 2017

A new series from Penguin Books takes the pulse of Hong Kong 20 years after the handover. For Magnus Renfrew, that means a concise look at the city's potential as an art capital....

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Hong Kong, 20 Years After the Handover, Part I – Borrowed Spaces

Sarah KaracsJuly 7, 2017

There is nowhere quite like Hong Kong. Founded by the British as a bridge between China and the world, it is a place that has somehow forged its own resilient identity in the gaps between nations, languages and cultures. On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong’s sovereignty was transferred from Britain to China, and the two […]...

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The Dystopian Vision of Hong Kong’s First Successful Sci-Fi Writer

Sarah KaracsApril 13, 2017

Hong Kong science fiction writer Albert Tam talks about his influences and anxieties as he prepares for the city’s first international science fiction convention....

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Comix Homebase: Old Architecture Given New Life as Hong Kong’s Comics Hub

Christopher DewolfFebruary 1, 2017

Ten historic shophouses in Wan Chai are now home to a haven for Hong Kong's vibrant comics culture, with a library, exhibition hall and space for a packed roster of events....

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Bookish Pursuits at This Year’s Hong Kong International Literary Festival

Helen DalleyOctober 27, 2016

This year’s festival is the most eclectic so far, with big names like Lionel Shriver lining up against Australian slam poet and hip hop artist Omar Musa....

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Unity Under a Full Moon: Mid-Autumn Reading for Children

Michaela FultonSeptember 14, 2016

Five books in English, Chinese and French teach kids about the meaning behind Mid-Autumn Festival....

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When Does Hong Kong Become Home? Martin Booth’s Gweilo Takes the Stage

Elle KwanApril 12, 2016

Micah Sandt takes the stage as a newcomer to Hong Kong in the first stage adaptation of Martin Booth's memoir, Gweilo. ...

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A Way of Living: The Painting and Poetry of Daphne Chan Chung-hing

Christopher DewolfJanuary 21, 2016

From Hong Kong to Paris, Daphne Chan Chung-hing reflects on life through paintings, stories and poetry in Chinese and French. ...

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