Hong Kong’s Maritime Trade, Part III: The French (Indochina) Connection Christopher DewolfMay 11, 2023 Hong Kong once had a thriving trading relationship with French Indochina – and it wasn't just goods that made their way between the two colonies... Big StoriesHistory0 Comments 07 min read
Hong Kong’s Maritime Trade, Part II: Foreign Junks on the Pearl River Christopher DewolfMarch 30, 2023 Hong Kong was as much a river port as a seaport – thanks partly to its role as a tax haven... Big StoriesHeritageHistory0 Comments 08 min read
Hong Kong’s Salty History: Rebellion, Smuggling and Shrimp Paste Christopher DewolfSeptember 7, 2017 Salt was power in ancient China – and Hong Kong's illicit salt fields kept imperial armies on their toes.... CultureFoodHistorySmall Stories & Secret Stories0 Comments 05 min read
How a Catholic Village in Hong Kong Was Saved From Extinction – and Won a UNESCO Award in the Process Christopher DewolfApril 6, 2017 The tranquil island village of Yim Tin Tsai was abandoned for decades, but the efforts of a determined chief have brought it back to life.... A Little BreakCultureHeritageHistoryTraditionWhere To Go, To Play, To Rest0 Comments 07 min read
