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Bank of China Building
In Hong Kong, whenever the Bank of China is mentioned, the first image that usually comes to mind is Ieoh Ming Pei’s iconic masterpiece, the Bank of China Tower. Yet, forty years before the Tower was completed, the Bank of China’s headquarters in Hong Kong opened 180 meters (600 feet) from its current location. To this day, that building—the Bank of China Building—still stands tall in the heart of Hong Kong, albeit dwarfed by its neighboring skyscrapers; and it still serves a
Apr 710 min read
Signal Tower
Hidden behind the modern skyscrapers of Tsim Sha Tsui, a silent witness to Hong Kong’s long-gone past still stands as tall as its ancient bricks and stones allow. Snugly fit between the Mariner’s Club, Salisbury Road, and Chatham Road South, it still guards a small park, whose sole innocuous entrance on a dead-end street is all too easily overlooked.
Feb 197 min read
Short Stories about events that left a mark on hong kong
James Bond Was "Killed" in Hong Kong
On June 12, 1967, the fifth installment of the James Bond series was released in the United Kingdom. James Bond, the world-famous British spy, then portrayed by Sean Connery, was dispatched to Japan after American and Soviet spacecraft had mysteriously disappeared. On his way to Japan, he stopped in Hong Kong, which, in 1967, was still a British colony. As is often the case with James Bond, he ended up in bed with a woman he had met earlier. After they had completed their enc
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The Telegraph Reached Hong Kong in 1871
Nowadays, we take global and instant communication for granted. But until recently, this was not the case—far from it. Until the second half of the nineteenth century, communication between Hong Kong and London meant sending letters by sea or land, which could take months to be delivered. This all changed in 1869 when a Scotsman, John Pender, established the China Submarine Telegraph Company to connect Hong Kong to his network of cable companies. On May 19, 1871, work began t
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The Median Household Income in Hong Kong Is 30,000HKD
Hong Kong is regarded as a very wealthy city. As a matter of fact, in 2025, Hong Kong was ranked second globally for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, with 17,215 individuals possessing a net worth of 30,000,000 US dollars or more. Yet, paradoxically, if the city is wealthy, the majority of the Hong Kongese population is shockingly poor, all things considered. As of late 2025/early 2026, the median household income in Hong Kong was 30,000 Hong Kong dollars. This means that 50
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You Can Still Walk Along the Sino-British Border of 1861-1898
Following its defeat in the Second Opium War, in October 1860, the Qing Dynasty was forced to sign the Convention of Peking. This convention included, among other provisions, the cession to the British Empire of District No. 1 of Kowloon, which corresponds to the present-day Yau Tsim Mong District and Stonecutter’s Island. British Kowloon, also known as Old Kowloon, was separated from what came to be known as New Kowloon, which remained in the possession of the Qing Dynasty,
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Less than 25% of Hong Kong's Total Land Area Is Used for Human Activities
When one thinks of Hong Kong, the first image that comes to mind is that of a concrete jungle. With over 550 skyscrapers taller than 150 meters, it is true that Hong Kong stands head and shoulders above its closest competitor, its nearby neighbor Shenzhen, in terms of the number of skyscrapers. However, it may come as a surprise that most of Hong Kong is not buried under concrete but still consists of pristine mountains and forests. Indeed, as of 2026, 40% of Hong Kong’s tota
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The White-Bellied Sea Eagle
Hong Kong is one of the most densely urbanized regions in the world. Yet, the white-bellied sea eagle, a large raptor species notorious for being negatively affected by human disturbance, thrives in Hong Kong more than in any other region of the world.
Mar 410 min read
The South China Tiger
Hiking on one of the 579 mountains, you will soon realize that the forests of Hong Kong are teeming with life; ranging from the smallest of ants to wild boars and deer. Yet, somehow, regardless of this abundance of life, apex predatory mammals are nowhere to be seen on the territory of Hong Kong. As a matter of fact, beside the Burmese python and the snake-eating king cobra, there simply are no terrestrial apex predators in Hong Kong.
Feb 248 min read
Garden Hill
If you enjoyed the opening scene of the original Blade Runner, you might very well enjoy the night view from Garden Hill. The similarity is striking, yet in the case of Garden Hill, no CGI is required.
Feb 255 min read
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