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@kjoules.org
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I have Hong Kong-related Starter Packs, Feeds, and Lists for those getting started
👕 Custom Slim Fit, Medium
📍香港 Hong Kong, also 🇹🇼🇨🇦
☢️ @hksushireport.bsky.social
I have Hong Kong-related Starter Packs, Feeds, and Lists for those getting started
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Joel Chan
@kjoules.org
· Nov 11
If you’re new or returning to Bluesky, there are a few ways to re-connect with those in the Hong Kong community:
• Hong Kong Bluesky list (link below),
• The 2 Starter Packs below my bio:
- Those on Twitter who have migrated to Bluesky, and
- Journalists who cover Hong Kong
bsky.app/profile/did:...
• Hong Kong Bluesky list (link below),
• The 2 Starter Packs below my bio:
- Those on Twitter who have migrated to Bluesky, and
- Journalists who cover Hong Kong
bsky.app/profile/did:...
National Security police have arrested a 32-year old man and 27-year old woman for sedition and abetting criminals, "allegedly using social media associated with his store to post seditious content and fund activities that threaten national security over a period from October 2020 to October 2025."
November 25, 2025 at 7:51 AM
National Security police have arrested a 32-year old man and 27-year old woman for sedition and abetting criminals, "allegedly using social media associated with his store to post seditious content and fund activities that threaten national security over a period from October 2020 to October 2025."
"Airlines were asked to make the changes 'for now,' suggesting the situation could change in line with diplomatic developments, according to the people, who asked not to be named because the information is private."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
China Asks Airlines to Extend Japan Flight Cuts Until March 2026
The Chinese government has instructed the country’s airlines to reduce the number of flights to Japan through March 2026, according to people familiar with the matter, signaling Beijing is braced for ...
www.bloomberg.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:43 AM
"Airlines were asked to make the changes 'for now,' suggesting the situation could change in line with diplomatic developments, according to the people, who asked not to be named because the information is private."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
HKFA president Pui Kwan Kay said before Westwood's sacking that he believed Rosanna Law's comments were spoken from the viewpoint of a fan, but would not elaborate further.
The CSTB confirmed that Law did not contact the HKFA regarding the firing yesterday.
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The CSTB confirmed that Law did not contact the HKFA regarding the firing yesterday.
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Hong Kong Culture/Sports/Tourism secretary Rosanna Law, following the 2-1 loss to Singapore:
"Many fans, including myself, have opinions that differ significantly from Coach Westwood’s plans! I think this is something that must be seriously studied and reflected upon."
www.scmp.com/sport/footba...
"Many fans, including myself, have opinions that differ significantly from Coach Westwood’s plans! I think this is something that must be seriously studied and reflected upon."
www.scmp.com/sport/footba...
Hong Kong fans want Westwood sacked, sports minister questions coach’s tactics
Supporters take to social media to vent frustration at city’s head coach Ashley Westwood after Asian Cup qualifying loss at home to Singapore.
www.scmp.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 AM
HKFA president Pui Kwan Kay said before Westwood's sacking that he believed Rosanna Law's comments were spoken from the viewpoint of a fan, but would not elaborate further.
The CSTB confirmed that Law did not contact the HKFA regarding the firing yesterday.
...
The CSTB confirmed that Law did not contact the HKFA regarding the firing yesterday.
...
A viral photo circulating on the net: All five candidates running for Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (New Territories South East geographical constituency) have been endorsed by District Councillor Maverick Leung
thecollectivehk.com/%E7%AB%8B%E6...
thecollectivehk.com/%E7%AB%8B%E6...
November 25, 2025 at 6:17 AM
A viral photo circulating on the net: All five candidates running for Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (New Territories South East geographical constituency) have been endorsed by District Councillor Maverick Leung
thecollectivehk.com/%E7%AB%8B%E6...
thecollectivehk.com/%E7%AB%8B%E6...
Welcome to whiplash diplomacy
November 25, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Welcome to whiplash diplomacy
By comparison, a total of HK$177 million has been budgeted for publicity for the 2025 LegCo election
www.reo.gov.hk/pdf/estimate...
www.reo.gov.hk/pdf/estimate...
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
By comparison, a total of HK$177 million has been budgeted for publicity for the 2025 LegCo election
www.reo.gov.hk/pdf/estimate...
www.reo.gov.hk/pdf/estimate...
In today's useless statistics (for most), here are the results of a survey conducted for the EMSD which gives the average monthly cost of maintaining a lift inside a private residential building in Hong Kong
November 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
In today's useless statistics (for most), here are the results of a survey conducted for the EMSD which gives the average monthly cost of maintaining a lift inside a private residential building in Hong Kong
The Security Bureau is considering classifying Hong Kong Parliament and the Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union (HKDIU) as "prohibited organizations" in Hong Kong, claiming both organizations are a threat to national security
www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...
www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...
Secretary for Security considers prohibiting operation of "Hong Kong Parliament" and "Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union" in Hong Kong
The Secretary for Security today (November 24), in considering whether to make orders under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (SNSO) to prohibit the operation or continued...
www.info.gov.hk
November 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The Security Bureau is considering classifying Hong Kong Parliament and the Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union (HKDIU) as "prohibited organizations" in Hong Kong, claiming both organizations are a threat to national security
www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...
www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...
A former assistant VP for IT at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing was charged by the ICAC for accepting two bribes of HK$150,000 in exchange for confidential information of listed companies.
Tam Cheuk-yin, 38, had authorized access to HKEX's e-mail system
www.icac.org.hk/en/p/press/i...
Tam Cheuk-yin, 38, had authorized access to HKEX's e-mail system
www.icac.org.hk/en/p/press/i...
ICAC, HKSAR - Press Releases - Then employee of HKEX Listing Division charged by ICAC for alleged bribes-for-confidential-information-disclosure, two others face perversion charge
Press Releases - Then employee of HKEX Listing Division charged by ICAC for alleged bribes-for-confidential-information-disclosure, two others face perversion charge
www.icac.org.hk
November 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
A former assistant VP for IT at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing was charged by the ICAC for accepting two bribes of HK$150,000 in exchange for confidential information of listed companies.
Tam Cheuk-yin, 38, had authorized access to HKEX's e-mail system
www.icac.org.hk/en/p/press/i...
Tam Cheuk-yin, 38, had authorized access to HKEX's e-mail system
www.icac.org.hk/en/p/press/i...
Kenneth Fok at a "patriots for good governance forum":
“The biggest issue the local film industry faces today is that there is no job for them. I suggest that [GovHK] offers more incentives to draw large international productions to shoot in Hong Kong”
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
“The biggest issue the local film industry faces today is that there is no job for them. I suggest that [GovHK] offers more incentives to draw large international productions to shoot in Hong Kong”
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Hong Kong should draw foreign filmmakers to shoot in city: election candidate
Lawmaker Kenneth Fok says foreign productions will bring jobs to city, while his opponent Lo Kwong-ping pushes for collaborations with mainland China.
www.scmp.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Kenneth Fok at a "patriots for good governance forum":
“The biggest issue the local film industry faces today is that there is no job for them. I suggest that [GovHK] offers more incentives to draw large international productions to shoot in Hong Kong”
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
“The biggest issue the local film industry faces today is that there is no job for them. I suggest that [GovHK] offers more incentives to draw large international productions to shoot in Hong Kong”
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
A mainland tourist in Hong Kong complained on RedNote for being slapped a HK$5,000 fine for feeding pigeons.
“Why can’t I?”, she wrote. “On the mainland we can do it freely.
I hope friends going to Hong Kong can treat this as a warning; follow their laws and regulations”
www.hk01.com/article/6029...
“Why can’t I?”, she wrote. “On the mainland we can do it freely.
I hope friends going to Hong Kong can treat this as a warning; follow their laws and regulations”
www.hk01.com/article/6029...
November 24, 2025 at 8:20 AM
A mainland tourist in Hong Kong complained on RedNote for being slapped a HK$5,000 fine for feeding pigeons.
“Why can’t I?”, she wrote. “On the mainland we can do it freely.
I hope friends going to Hong Kong can treat this as a warning; follow their laws and regulations”
www.hk01.com/article/6029...
“Why can’t I?”, she wrote. “On the mainland we can do it freely.
I hope friends going to Hong Kong can treat this as a warning; follow their laws and regulations”
www.hk01.com/article/6029...
China's Local Government Financing Vehicles (LGFVs) are in massive debt and desperate for cash, and are offering investors under-the-table high returns on their bonds for taking on their risk, and some Hong Kong investors have illegally bought in
Banks are helping investors in Hong Kong secure bond returns that far exceed official rates — and it’s all happening out of view. Read more: bloom.bg/4ripI3u
📷️: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg
📷️: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg
November 24, 2025 at 7:51 AM
China's Local Government Financing Vehicles (LGFVs) are in massive debt and desperate for cash, and are offering investors under-the-table high returns on their bonds for taking on their risk, and some Hong Kong investors have illegally bought in
“The extremely erroneous remarks [from Sanae Takaichi] have severely deteriorated the atmosphere for exchanges between China and Japan. It makes us doubt the effectiveness of many exchanges. We will closely monitor the development," said CE John Lee
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Exchanges between Hong Kong, Japan must align with China’s ‘dignity’: John Lee
City leader says exchanges with Japan must benefit Hongkongers, but he doubts their ‘effectiveness’ in light of ongoing diplomatic row with Beijing.
www.scmp.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:42 AM
“The extremely erroneous remarks [from Sanae Takaichi] have severely deteriorated the atmosphere for exchanges between China and Japan. It makes us doubt the effectiveness of many exchanges. We will closely monitor the development," said CE John Lee
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Cigna Healthcare Int'l Health Study 2025
• 54% of Hongkongers rank physical health the #1 priority (vs 35% worldwide)
• 36% say they maintain a healthy weight and diet
• 77% feeling stressed, up from 69% last year
• 43% satisfied with their jobs (vs 52% worldwide)
www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-re...
• 54% of Hongkongers rank physical health the #1 priority (vs 35% worldwide)
• 36% say they maintain a healthy weight and diet
• 77% feeling stressed, up from 69% last year
• 43% satisfied with their jobs (vs 52% worldwide)
www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-re...
Cigna Healthcare International Health Study Shows Physical Health Remains a Top Priority Despite Rising Stress in Hong Kong
More than half of Hongkongers (54%) rank physical health as their top well-being priority, compared to around one in three globally (35%) Weight management...
www.prnewswire.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Cigna Healthcare Int'l Health Study 2025
• 54% of Hongkongers rank physical health the #1 priority (vs 35% worldwide)
• 36% say they maintain a healthy weight and diet
• 77% feeling stressed, up from 69% last year
• 43% satisfied with their jobs (vs 52% worldwide)
www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-re...
• 54% of Hongkongers rank physical health the #1 priority (vs 35% worldwide)
• 36% say they maintain a healthy weight and diet
• 77% feeling stressed, up from 69% last year
• 43% satisfied with their jobs (vs 52% worldwide)
www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-re...
A computer failure meant 2,000 runners had to wait up to 2 hours to get their bags following the Hong Kong Streetathon, which ended at the western end of the Central Kowloon Bypass.
"A signal failure prevented the scanners from syncing with the database"
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
"A signal failure prevented the scanners from syncing with the database"
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
Streetathon sorry again for baggage collection chaos - RTHK
The organisation behind the Hong Kong Streetathon on Monday again apologised to runners who had trouble retrieving their...
news.rthk.hk
November 24, 2025 at 4:23 AM
A computer failure meant 2,000 runners had to wait up to 2 hours to get their bags following the Hong Kong Streetathon, which ended at the western end of the Central Kowloon Bypass.
"A signal failure prevented the scanners from syncing with the database"
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
"A signal failure prevented the scanners from syncing with the database"
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
Hong Kong's Hospital Authority will begin charging for non-emergency radiology services beginning January 1
• Basic radiological exams such as X-rays will remain free of charge
• HK$250 for ultrasound and breast imaging services
• HK$500 for CT and MRI scans
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
• Basic radiological exams such as X-rays will remain free of charge
• HK$250 for ultrasound and breast imaging services
• HK$500 for CT and MRI scans
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
HA to ask patients to pre-pay for radiology exams - RTHK
The Hospital Authority says it will start charging for non-emergency radiological exams next year, and patients will hav...
news.rthk.hk
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Hong Kong's Hospital Authority will begin charging for non-emergency radiology services beginning January 1
• Basic radiological exams such as X-rays will remain free of charge
• HK$250 for ultrasound and breast imaging services
• HK$500 for CT and MRI scans
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
• Basic radiological exams such as X-rays will remain free of charge
• HK$250 for ultrasound and breast imaging services
• HK$500 for CT and MRI scans
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
Let’s start the week with style, about Hong Kong style
(🎁 Free to read!)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/s...
(🎁 Free to read!)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/s...
A Multitude of Fashion in Hong Kong
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Let’s start the week with style, about Hong Kong style
(🎁 Free to read!)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/s...
(🎁 Free to read!)
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/s...
The Hong Kong Palace Museum has apologized after visitors complained waiting at least two hours to enter the highly anticipated Egyptian artifacts exhibit which opened Thursday, with those demanding refunds being told it would take 6-8 weeks to process
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
‘Disaster’: Egyptian exhibition at Hong Kong museum descends into chaos
Visitors complain of confusing queuing system that left them waiting needlessly for hours, triggering apology from museum.
www.scmp.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:24 AM
The Hong Kong Palace Museum has apologized after visitors complained waiting at least two hours to enter the highly anticipated Egyptian artifacts exhibit which opened Thursday, with those demanding refunds being told it would take 6-8 weeks to process
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Hong Kong team marathon swimmers Keith Sin and Nip Tsz-yin won the men’s and women’s titles of the 2025 Victoria Harbour race this morning.
Finishing 2nd in the women’s event? Siobhan Haughey
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
Finishing 2nd in the women’s event? Siobhan Haughey
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
Haughey beats rough waters in harbour reality check - RTHK
Hong Kong swimming star Siobhan Haughey had to settle for second in Saturday's Victoria Harbour Race, losing to Hon...
news.rthk.hk
November 22, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Hong Kong team marathon swimmers Keith Sin and Nip Tsz-yin won the men’s and women’s titles of the 2025 Victoria Harbour race this morning.
Finishing 2nd in the women’s event? Siobhan Haughey
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
Finishing 2nd in the women’s event? Siobhan Haughey
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
9-Down: It may bring out the kid in you [9 letters]
I laughed so hard people on the bus looked at me funny
I laughed so hard people on the bus looked at me funny
November 22, 2025 at 1:27 AM
9-Down: It may bring out the kid in you [9 letters]
I laughed so hard people on the bus looked at me funny
I laughed so hard people on the bus looked at me funny
Good luck, candidates! Study hard and one day you’ll earn your Certificate Of Assembly Linework
November 21, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Good luck, candidates! Study hard and one day you’ll earn your Certificate Of Assembly Linework
CK Hutchinson is preparing for a separation of its subsidiary AS Watson Group via a dual listing in Hong Kong and the UK, which would raise about US$2 billion.
AS Watson Group is the world’s largest health & beauty retailer, 75% owned by CKH, 25% by Singapore’s Temasek
www.wsj.com/business/con...
AS Watson Group is the world’s largest health & beauty retailer, 75% owned by CKH, 25% by Singapore’s Temasek
www.wsj.com/business/con...
Conglomerate CK Hutchison Weighs Dual Listing of Health & Beauty Retail Giant
Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison is planning a dual listing of AS Watson Group in Hong Kong and the U.K.
www.wsj.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
CK Hutchinson is preparing for a separation of its subsidiary AS Watson Group via a dual listing in Hong Kong and the UK, which would raise about US$2 billion.
AS Watson Group is the world’s largest health & beauty retailer, 75% owned by CKH, 25% by Singapore’s Temasek
www.wsj.com/business/con...
AS Watson Group is the world’s largest health & beauty retailer, 75% owned by CKH, 25% by Singapore’s Temasek
www.wsj.com/business/con...
Reposted by Joel Chan
Today is your last chance to see the Pachinko King’s collection before it goes for auction to pay his lawyers. www.sothebys.com/buy/e6e420d0...
November 21, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Today is your last chance to see the Pachinko King’s collection before it goes for auction to pay his lawyers. www.sothebys.com/buy/e6e420d0...
A high school assistant vice principal was charged with shoplifting HK$3,561.40 worth of groceries at Sogo.
Items were:
- 18 packets of noodles
- 4 bottled beverages
- 2 boxes of rice
- 3 packs of snacks
- 2 bottles of healthcare products
- 10 jars of spices
thewitnesshk.com/%E4%B8%AD%E5...
Items were:
- 18 packets of noodles
- 4 bottled beverages
- 2 boxes of rice
- 3 packs of snacks
- 2 bottles of healthcare products
- 10 jars of spices
thewitnesshk.com/%E4%B8%AD%E5...
中學助理副校被控銅鑼灣SOGO偷逾3,500元食品 保釋候訊 - 法庭線 The Witness
47 歲中學助理副校長被控於今年 10 月，在銅纙灣 SOGO 超巿盜竊總值逾 3500 元的食品，包括麵、飲品、米、零食、補健品及調味料。她被控盜竊罪，周五（21 日）於東區裁判法院首次提堂。
thewitnesshk.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
A high school assistant vice principal was charged with shoplifting HK$3,561.40 worth of groceries at Sogo.
Items were:
- 18 packets of noodles
- 4 bottled beverages
- 2 boxes of rice
- 3 packs of snacks
- 2 bottles of healthcare products
- 10 jars of spices
thewitnesshk.com/%E4%B8%AD%E5...
Items were:
- 18 packets of noodles
- 4 bottled beverages
- 2 boxes of rice
- 3 packs of snacks
- 2 bottles of healthcare products
- 10 jars of spices
thewitnesshk.com/%E4%B8%AD%E5...
Sony Pictures has signed a deal with Pop Mart for screen rights to Labubu, "with the aim of making a movie and, in success, launching a franchise".
No producer or filmmakers have been named, and no indication of whether it will be live-action or animated
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
No producer or filmmakers have been named, and no indication of whether it will be live-action or animated
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Labubu Movie in the Works at Sony (Exclusive)
The movie studio closed a deal this week to develop the toy phenomenon as a feature film.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Sony Pictures has signed a deal with Pop Mart for screen rights to Labubu, "with the aim of making a movie and, in success, launching a franchise".
No producer or filmmakers have been named, and no indication of whether it will be live-action or animated
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
No producer or filmmakers have been named, and no indication of whether it will be live-action or animated
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...