While progressives can't even stop using a social network run by a fascist (#Twitter), in #HongKong, the ruling authorities are going after pro-#democracy businesses, effectively (via @hkfp
This diorama is just a small glimpse of the vast amount of Iron Man models seen in the various movies of the Marvel universe, and reproduced with incredible detail in 1/6th size by Hot Toys Limited, one of the world's best manufacturers of collectible action figures, including iconic movie characters (Star Wars, Alien, Predator, Terminator, etc.), in Hong Kong.
If you have the chance to visit this amazing city, don't miss the Hot Toys Secret Base, a showroom hidden from the uninitiated in the 20th floor of a huge building, resembling the interior of a spaceship. It's also a store, but only a few models are for sale on the spot, as pre-bookings must be made sometimes more than a year in advance!
“#HongKong lawmakers unanimously approved a new national security law on Tuesday that grants the government more power to quash dissent, widely seen as the latest step in a sweeping political crackdown that was triggered by pro-democracy protests in 2019.” https://apnews.com/article/37e1aca2daef8a4f9f998f389ff3d7f5
What are heritage grains?
"Heritage grains" are traditional varieties of grains.
They were grown and passed down before scientists started heavily changing them in what's called the "GREEN REVOLUTION" from the early 20th century to the late 1980s.
These grains are sometimes called "ancient grains" or „Urkorn (in German),“ but that's not entirely accurate. They're not ancient, but they haven't ….
Learn more: https://bit.ly/24hERitage #hongkong#sourdoughbaking#heritagegrains#germanbread
It's winter time and I do I miss beaches. This beach here isn't in the Philippines or Thailand. It's Upper Cheung Sha on Lantau Island in #HongKong. I have to make plans to visit it again soon.
Back in the 90s (and I think in the 70s and 80s), the #Philippines had a plan and proposal to create a major (I think) semi-autonomous(?) #HongKong in the country. The objective was to give Hong Kong'ers a new place to call home and conduct their business after the transfer of the city back to mainland #China.
This plan and proposal did not push through because the Hong Kong government officials accepted the proposal of mainland China: 1 country, 2 systems.
Today, from what I've read the past few months, Hong Kong'ers are migrating to other countries, leaving Hong Kong behind. There were also reports of how many residences are practically a ghost town, or ghost buildings, today.
I wonder, if the Hong Kong government at that time chose the proposal of the Philippines to migrate Hong Kong in the Philippines, what would Hong Kong be today? It will also affect the Philippines greatly. Finally, the geopolitics in Asia-Pacific will be largely different. (Probably the Philippines will be in more danger from China. ^^;; )
TikTok dance by Japanese group angers Hong Kong citizens.
Osaka-based Avantgardey posted a video of them performing the kemusan, also known as "subject 3," a popular dance move that Hong Kongers say reflects China's "vulgar culture." The Japanese group was criticized for seeing "Hong Kong as China, which touches Hong Kong people’s raw nerve."
NEW: Just one faulty gene on chromosome 15 leads to Angelman syndrome, characterized by a happy demeanor and developmental disabilities. A cure is coming, but identifying patients in Hong Kong aand ensuring they can access treatments is hard.
I took this photo in September 2015, and it's still one of my favorites. Just a simple shot with my Apple iPhone 6. I was on the way back home from #TungPingChau and it was time for the #sunset.
📍 Tung Ping Chau - Ma Liu Shui Ferry Pier, #HongKong