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The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods 154: Hong Kong, Tin Hau
1 October 2019
Monocle’s Hong Kong bureau chief James Chambers visits an area of the city undergoing rapid change.
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The Foreign Desk - Explainer 121: Who does Hong Kong support in the World Cup?
27 June 2018
Every four years, football fever peaks worldwide. But for those whose national team didn't make the finals, deciding who to cheer for can be a surprisingly political choice. Our Hong Kong bureau chief, James Chambers, finds…
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The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods 1: Hong Kong
13 September 2016
In the inaugural episode of ‘Food Neighbourhoods’ we head to the Hong Kong district of Sham Shui Po, home to the most vibrant Cantonese palates, to see the sights, sample the tastes and meet the young creatives moving in…
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The Foreign Desk - Explainer 104: Who’s who in Hong Kong’s by-election?
28 February 2018
Hong Kong’s legislative council is gearing up for a by-election on 11 March. But with so many key players, some of whom are currently on bail from jail terms, it’s difficult to know who’s who. Our Hong Kong bureau chief…
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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 172: Victoria Park, Hong Kong
2 September 2019
Victoria Park, a tranquil green space in Hong Kong, has long been a place for recreation. But since June it has taken on a different role: the park’s large open area was ground zero for anti-government protests.
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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 317: Hong Kong Coliseum
25 July 2022
James Chambers takes us to Hong Kong’s premier venue, which is playing host to the city’s most famous pop group in a series of shows this summer.
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The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods 75: Hong Kong, Starstreet Precinct
13 March 2018
A visit to the Wan Chai neighbourhood of Hong Kong’s Startstreet Precinct, famous for its diversity and great food.
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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 43: Hong Kong’s street names
13 February 2017
Our Hong Kong bureau chief James Chambers gives us a snapshot of how the city’s historical ties with the UK can be seen all across its streets – and what that means for residents.
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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 243: Dragon gates, Hong Kong
8 February 2021
We look into a strange feature that characterises many of Hong Kong’s tall buildings.
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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 255: M+ Museum, Hong Kong
3 May 2021
Monocle’s Nina Milhaud visits a newly constructed museum space in Hong Kong that aspires to express Asia’s rich visual culture.
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The Foreign Desk - Explainer 69: How will Hong Kong celebrate its return to China?
14 June 2017
As Hong Kong prepares to celebrate 20 years since its return to the motherland, Monocle’s Ceinwen Thomas asks who is celebrating what?
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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 224: The Kowloon Ventilation Building, Hong Kong
14 September 2020
We look to one of the more mundane structures in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District that still manages to catch the eye from across the water.
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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 262: Central Harbourfront Event Space, Hong Kong
21 June 2021
James Chambers goes for a stroll along a prime piece of Hong Kong real estate that’s due to be sold.
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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 275: Sitting-Out Areas, Hong Kong
20 September 2021
James Chambers visits a traditional Hong Kong pocket park to observe the daily comings and goings at these essential public spaces.
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The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods 66: Hong Kong, Wong Chuk Hang
9 January 2018
A walk through the Wong Chuk Hang district of Hong Kong, which has rapidly changed since a new subway line connected it to the rest of the city.
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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 266: Hong Kong General Post Office
19 July 2021
Monocle’s Nina Milhaud discusses building preservation in Hong Kong with architectural historian Charles Lai, as they look at a classic piece of civic architecture that is due for demolition.
