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Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a city of many identities: a place where global flagships sit next to independent cafés; where steel towers dwarf old shop houses that are home to multiple generations of a single family. One moment you will…

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Stand and be counted

20 September 2018

Getting an accurate idea of turnout at protest marches is vital to our understanding of the public mood. We meet the people with the clickers.

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On the up

19 April 2018

Excellence is the norm at Hong Kong’s Government Flying Service – just ask its controller.

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Sheung Wan

16 September 2010

With a mix of traditional flats and small-scale retailers, Sheung Wan also has a real sense of community.

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41. Go clubbing

21 January 2021

Hong Kong’s newest private club, Carlyle & Co, is making a splash on Kowloon waterfront.

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Hong Kong’s chain reaction

18 October 2016

Despite the declining number of Chinese shoppers, the retail scene in central Hong Kong isn't as desolate as one might be led to think. French fashion house Hermès will spend the next season renovating its new flagship to…

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38. Staying the course

21 May 2020

Hong Kong-based hotelier Sir Michael Kadoorie on why optimism and openness will be key assets for his business.

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Expo 75: Sai Kung

19 June 2014

Cascais, Hayama, Aegina, Sai Kung and Outer Sunset: five commuter towns with distinct personalities.

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Head in the sky

17 May 2012

As chief executive of Cathay Pacific, it’s John Slosar’s job to steer the airline along a straight path as it increases its reach in China, while keeping staff and passengers on board.

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Fly the flag

16 August 2012

Despite the pressures of new technology in its own ranks and a fast-developing Chinese navy sailing into view, the ‘USS George Washington’ continues to rule the Asia-Pacific seas. Monocle climbs aboard the American aircraft…

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Monocle moments

4 November 2006

Monocle’s bureau and shop in Wan Chai turned 10 in 2020. Here are 10 things about Hong Kong that we’ve celebrated during the last decade.

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Comment

18 August 2022

Project Change is helping former protestors find work or a return to education.

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Hong Kong’s resolution

2 January 2017

In Hong Kong, 2017 kicked off with protests: thousands of people marched in a New Year's Day demonstration against the government’s legal bid to unseat four pro-democracy lawmakers. The four legislators are accused of…

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Build me Hong Kong

17 April 2007

It’s done a good job getting everyday essentials into our homes, hands and driveways but it would like to do so much more. Faced with stiff competition from China, South Korea sees a future for itself as a centre for hi…

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Puppy power

20 June 2019

Even the fiercest dogs start life as cuddly puppies. But at Hong Kong’s police-dog training centre, every game has a purpose: to prepare canines for a life of sniffing luggage, searching vehicles and fighting crime.

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’Tis the season

16 November 2017

Once a twinkle in Hong Kong’s eye, its festive obsession has grown into an all-out spectacle.