YTSL
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I really f**king love Hong Kong, and Funassyi!
Bluesky user #55,617 -- joined in May 2023! -- but am also "over there" too. Yes, I'm still straddling between Twitter and here (because there still are not enough Hongkongers and Funassyi fans here!).
Bluesky user #55,617 -- joined in May 2023! -- but am also "over there" too. Yes, I'm still straddling between Twitter and here (because there still are not enough Hongkongers and Funassyi fans here!).
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· Sep 20
Have decided to post daily re Hong Kong heroes & heroines. 1st up: Chow Hang-tung. Activist, barrister, former vice-chairman of the HK Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China that organised Hong Kong's (once) annual June 4th candlelight vigils, and current political prisoner.
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Unclear whether the HK government is scared of LGBT+ or 5DN1L but it’s funny either way how they freak out over a few fingers
In case you missed it, government authorities banned the selling of T-shirts with an image showing the hand sign for "LGBT+" in HK Sign language for no apparent reason at the Pride Event last Sunday.
November 26, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Unclear whether the HK government is scared of LGBT+ or 5DN1L but it’s funny either way how they freak out over a few fingers
Does this not look beautifully balletic/dance-like? Eze's movements, that is. (Not so much Udogie's!) 😍
Will you look at that, Effortless from Eze 😮💨
Bonus: Udogie like slipping on a soap 🫧 🧼
Bonus: Udogie like slipping on a soap 🫧 🧼
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Does this not look beautifully balletic/dance-like? Eze's movements, that is. (Not so much Udogie's!) 😍
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Something all those "thousands of cancelled trips" headlines should probably mention. Doesn't sound much like an enthusiastic grassroots boycott
China Asks Airlines to Extend Japan Flight Cuts Until March 2026
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 10:26 AM
Something all those "thousands of cancelled trips" headlines should probably mention. Doesn't sound much like an enthusiastic grassroots boycott
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Some of the Funassyi plushies that "greeted" me on my 1st visit to a Funassyiland (back in 2016). I didn't buy any of them on that visit but found myself regretting this and pining specifically for a 50cm Funassyi. Got one on my visit the next year. I still regret not getting the pajama Funassyi.😭
November 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Some of the Funassyi plushies that "greeted" me on my 1st visit to a Funassyiland (back in 2016). I didn't buy any of them on that visit but found myself regretting this and pining specifically for a 50cm Funassyi. Got one on my visit the next year. I still regret not getting the pajama Funassyi.😭
The "election" that has caused a number of people to have been arrested -- some for damaging some of the ads/signs, others for telling people not to vote. (Pointing out again that it is legal to not vote but illegal to tell people to not vote in Hong Kong.) 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
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 9:05 AM
The "election" that has caused a number of people to have been arrested -- some for damaging some of the ads/signs, others for telling people not to vote. (Pointing out again that it is legal to not vote but illegal to tell people to not vote in Hong Kong.) 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
DIU!!!!!
(Cantonese for F**K)
(Cantonese for F**K)
1/ #HongKong authorities are considering invoking the homegrown security law for the first time to ban two overseas political groups they deem subversive from operating in the city.
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/25/a...
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/25/a...
HK gov't mulls banning 2 'subversive' overseas political groups
HK authorities are considering invoking the homegrown security law for the first time to ban two overseas political groups they deem subversive from operating in the city.
hongkongfp.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:54 AM
DIU!!!!!
(Cantonese for F**K)
(Cantonese for F**K)
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Serious question: how much more is spent storing these flags for the rest of the year?
After all, destroying or disposing of them would be considered as desecration of the Chinese flag, which these days is one of the most serious criminal offences apparently
After all, destroying or disposing of them would be considered as desecration of the Chinese flag, which these days is one of the most serious criminal offences apparently
The HK government spent more than HK$24 million on national and regional flags, banners, lamppost bunting, and other festive displays to mark China's National Day on October 1. In full: buff.ly/c73IgoF
Exclusive: HK gov't spent HK$24.6m on 130k National Day displays
The HK government spent more than HK$24 million on national and regional flags, banners, lamppost bunting, and other festive displays to mark China's National Day on October 1.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Serious question: how much more is spent storing these flags for the rest of the year?
After all, destroying or disposing of them would be considered as desecration of the Chinese flag, which these days is one of the most serious criminal offences apparently
After all, destroying or disposing of them would be considered as desecration of the Chinese flag, which these days is one of the most serious criminal offences apparently
To think that Hong Kong co-hosted the Gay Games in 2023. (See why many of us were saying that Hong Kong did not deserve to host the Gay Games then?)
An anonymous “patriotic organisation” has called for a halt to the production and sale of merchandise for a cancelled LGBTQ-themed theatre production. In full: buff.ly/odbBGL0
'Patriotic organisation' demands halt to merch sale for axed LGBTQ play
An anonymous “patriotic organisation” has called for a halt to the production and sale of merchandise for a cancelled LGBTQ-themed theatre production.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM
To think that Hong Kong co-hosted the Gay Games in 2023. (See why many of us were saying that Hong Kong did not deserve to host the Gay Games then?)
If the Hong Kong government follows Beijing's lead with regards to asking local airlines to cut Japan flights, I think the move would ROYALLY PISS OFF Hongkongers (to put it mildly!)!
"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 8:42 AM
If the Hong Kong government follows Beijing's lead with regards to asking local airlines to cut Japan flights, I think the move would ROYALLY PISS OFF Hongkongers (to put it mildly!)!
the first 3 words you see will define your 2026 😭
WINE, AUK, FRIEND 😅
WINE, AUK, FRIEND 😅
Pussy boob travel 😎
November 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
the first 3 words you see will define your 2026 😭
WINE, AUK, FRIEND 😅
WINE, AUK, FRIEND 😅
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Three of the people from this 2018 Palestine solidarity protest in Hong Kong are now facing subversion charges; they're not in jail bc of their Palestine activism, but still highlights how Beijing has systematically destroyed HK's left hongkongfp.com/2025/11/23/n...
November 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Three of the people from this 2018 Palestine solidarity protest in Hong Kong are now facing subversion charges; they're not in jail bc of their Palestine activism, but still highlights how Beijing has systematically destroyed HK's left hongkongfp.com/2025/11/23/n...
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All I'm saying is that there was a time when Hong Kong didn't have to be dragged into every ill-advised diplomatic spat that Beijing engaged in.
Now we do, apparently, with no apparent upside that I can see.
Now we do, apparently, with no apparent upside that I can see.
“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 3:44 PM
All I'm saying is that there was a time when Hong Kong didn't have to be dragged into every ill-advised diplomatic spat that Beijing engaged in.
Now we do, apparently, with no apparent upside that I can see.
Now we do, apparently, with no apparent upside that I can see.
Sometimes, red is an enjoyable colour to behold... 😁
(Also, Hong Kong has some pretty amazing (pre-)sunsets. ☺️)
(Also, Hong Kong has some pretty amazing (pre-)sunsets. ☺️)
November 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Sometimes, red is an enjoyable colour to behold... 😁
(Also, Hong Kong has some pretty amazing (pre-)sunsets. ☺️)
(Also, Hong Kong has some pretty amazing (pre-)sunsets. ☺️)
Guess what I just rewatched? (No, it was not a movie or Funassyi video...) 😏😁☺️
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Guess what I just rewatched? (No, it was not a movie or Funassyi video...) 😏😁☺️
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Another case of “urgent construction work” required by the Buildings Department 😒
2 cases in less than 24 hours, Absolutely blatant suppression of basically anything HKSARG doesn't like...
2 cases in less than 24 hours, Absolutely blatant suppression of basically anything HKSARG doesn't like...
The HK Committee has axed an outdoor event at Kwun Tong Promenade after being told the venue was unavailable due to "construction work." In full: buff.ly/WQz540W
HK Pride Committee scraps outdoor event after being told venue unavailable
The HK Committee has axed an outdoor event at Kwun Tong Promenade after being told the venue was unavailable due to "construction work."
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Another case of “urgent construction work” required by the Buildings Department 😒
2 cases in less than 24 hours, Absolutely blatant suppression of basically anything HKSARG doesn't like...
2 cases in less than 24 hours, Absolutely blatant suppression of basically anything HKSARG doesn't like...
A reminder that Twitter is not officially available in Mainland China, and that the Chinese government officials, Mainland China-based Wumao and Little Pinks, etc. one sees on Twitter are using VPNs to access the social media platform. Also: the use of VPNs is technicially illegal in Mainland China.
《環球時報》總編輯胡錫進，帳號顯示他其實「身處」法國；中國外交部發言人毛寧，其帳號IP則顯示她要「翻牆」美國才能使用X；連香港旅發局的X，IP顯示亦在英國。
另一名外交部發言人林劍的帳戶，則顯示「所在地」為香港，但「連接途徑」是南非Android App。
#CCP #China #HongKong
pulsehknews.com/x-china-prop...
另一名外交部發言人林劍的帳戶，則顯示「所在地」為香港，但「連接途徑」是南非Android App。
#CCP #China #HongKong
pulsehknews.com/x-china-prop...
X平台揭中共大外宣真面目 毛寧翻牆美國 胡錫進「身處」法國
社交平台X最近推出新功能，在帳戶頁面公開用戶IP位置後，馬上成為識別中共大外宣和「五毛」帳號的有力工具。以往經常高調發聲、為中國政府護航的帳號，在新功能之下全部無所遁形，例如前《環球時報》總編輯胡錫進，帳號顯示他其實「身處」法國；中國外交部發言人毛寧，其帳號IP則顯示她要「翻牆」美國才能使用X；連香港旅發局的X，IP顯示亦在英國。 X顯示的資訊，包括帳戶的「所在地」（用戶對上一次登錄的地理位置）及...
pulsehknews.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
A reminder that Twitter is not officially available in Mainland China, and that the Chinese government officials, Mainland China-based Wumao and Little Pinks, etc. one sees on Twitter are using VPNs to access the social media platform. Also: the use of VPNs is technicially illegal in Mainland China.
The "Swords Aid" (aka "Swords Save People") exhibition of Funassyi's swords at the Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum has drawn to a close. It attracted +20,000 visitors (including Yours Truly!). And I get the sense that a lot more people now know about Funassyi('s sword love) thanks to it!😁
November 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The "Swords Aid" (aka "Swords Save People") exhibition of Funassyi's swords at the Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum has drawn to a close. It attracted +20,000 visitors (including Yours Truly!). And I get the sense that a lot more people now know about Funassyi('s sword love) thanks to it!😁
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Prominent political prisoners Chow Hang-tung and Jimmy Lai have spent years in prison. Lai is still waiting for a verdict. Chow’s trial hasn’t even started yet.
Democracy Activists in Hong Kong Are Spending Years in Jail Waiting for Their Trials - Domino Theory
Prominent political prisoners Chow Hang-tung and Jimmy Lai have spent years in prison in Hong Kong. Lai is still waiting for a verdict. Chow’s trial hasn’t even started yet
dominotheory.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Prominent political prisoners Chow Hang-tung and Jimmy Lai have spent years in prison. Lai is still waiting for a verdict. Chow’s trial hasn’t even started yet.
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Yep, slothful media are highly complicit in this pathetic merry-go-round.
Also, how quickly all the region's foreign correspondents forget Beijing slashing tourism to S Korea among other punishments over Seoul deploying the THAAD system amid North Korean threats. That was only eight years ago FFS!
Also, how quickly all the region's foreign correspondents forget Beijing slashing tourism to S Korea among other punishments over Seoul deploying the THAAD system amid North Korean threats. That was only eight years ago FFS!
I wrote on the PRC campaign of words against Japan/Takaichi this week. It's infuriating that after so many years of PRC fauxspeak the int'l media still reaches for the "victims provoke" trope, like complaining that Benes provoked Hitler.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
Notes from Central Taiwan: Beijing’s strategic temper tantrums... - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Yep, slothful media are highly complicit in this pathetic merry-go-round.
Also, how quickly all the region's foreign correspondents forget Beijing slashing tourism to S Korea among other punishments over Seoul deploying the THAAD system amid North Korean threats. That was only eight years ago FFS!
Also, how quickly all the region's foreign correspondents forget Beijing slashing tourism to S Korea among other punishments over Seoul deploying the THAAD system amid North Korean threats. That was only eight years ago FFS!
OF COURSE Trump likes a Jackie Chan film franchise. 🤮
(PSA for those who STILL haven't heard: Jackie Chan is a pro-CCP, anti-democracy womaniser and irresponsible father estranged from his lesbian daughter out of wedlock who has been box office poison in his nominal home city for DECADES.)
(PSA for those who STILL haven't heard: Jackie Chan is a pro-CCP, anti-democracy womaniser and irresponsible father estranged from his lesbian daughter out of wedlock who has been box office poison in his nominal home city for DECADES.)
A person directly familiar with the conversations tells Semafor that Donald Trump has personally pressed Larry Ellison to revive Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour" franchise.
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
Exclusive: How Trump is trying to remake American culture — starting with his favorite buddy-cop franchise
The president is offering some creative input on potential upcoming projects.
www.semafor.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:59 AM
OF COURSE Trump likes a Jackie Chan film franchise. 🤮
(PSA for those who STILL haven't heard: Jackie Chan is a pro-CCP, anti-democracy womaniser and irresponsible father estranged from his lesbian daughter out of wedlock who has been box office poison in his nominal home city for DECADES.)
(PSA for those who STILL haven't heard: Jackie Chan is a pro-CCP, anti-democracy womaniser and irresponsible father estranged from his lesbian daughter out of wedlock who has been box office poison in his nominal home city for DECADES.)
I really f**king love Hong Kong... and thanks to displays like this, I know that I'm by no means the only person still in Hong Kong who does.
我們最近的消息。
支持 #奶茶聯盟 與我們的盟友
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More: mtag.info/gal2live
Original tweet by @FY4Chan
Link: twitter.com/1427500444327104514/status/1991363219328479366
支持 #奶茶聯盟 與我們的盟友
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More: mtag.info/gal2live
Original tweet by @FY4Chan
Link: twitter.com/1427500444327104514/status/1991363219328479366
November 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I really f**king love Hong Kong... and thanks to displays like this, I know that I'm by no means the only person still in Hong Kong who does.
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For those who don't know, in Hong Kong, "emergency maintenance" is venue slang for "powerful ppl with govt ties told us not to host this event and also told us not to tell anyone they told us, or else".
The Hong Kong Press Photographers Association (HKPPA) has called off an exhibition after Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) pulled its venue, citing "emergency maintenance." In full: buff.ly/DURoXKl
Photojournalist group axes exhibition after university pulled venue, citing 'emergency maintenance'
The Hong Kong Press Photographers Association (HKPPA) has called off an exhibition after Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) pulled its venue, citing "emergency maintenance."
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
For those who don't know, in Hong Kong, "emergency maintenance" is venue slang for "powerful ppl with govt ties told us not to host this event and also told us not to tell anyone they told us, or else".
I'd counter-suggest that the biggest issue that the Hong Kong film industry faces today is censorship -- and associated political repression that leads to notable film folks going into exile (e.g., Jevons Au, Chapman To), or blacklisted if they remain in Hong Kong (e.g., Deanie Ip, Denise Ho).
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 10:34 AM
I'd counter-suggest that the biggest issue that the Hong Kong film industry faces today is censorship -- and associated political repression that leads to notable film folks going into exile (e.g., Jevons Au, Chapman To), or blacklisted if they remain in Hong Kong (e.g., Deanie Ip, Denise Ho).
Okay, Nervous Nelly that I am, I did worry a bit when Richarlson scored for Spurs. But otherwise, this was the most relaxing North London Derby for me in a looooong time!
4-1 to the Arsenal. Eze's the man of the match OF COURSE but Trossard and Merino deserve shout outs too!
4-1 to the Arsenal. Eze's the man of the match OF COURSE but Trossard and Merino deserve shout outs too!
I'm always nervous before an Arsenal game... and impatient for kickoff to come along.😅
November 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Okay, Nervous Nelly that I am, I did worry a bit when Richarlson scored for Spurs. But otherwise, this was the most relaxing North London Derby for me in a looooong time!
4-1 to the Arsenal. Eze's the man of the match OF COURSE but Trossard and Merino deserve shout outs too!
4-1 to the Arsenal. Eze's the man of the match OF COURSE but Trossard and Merino deserve shout outs too!