Hong Kong Connection

More and more Hongkongers are fond of farming, so that farmlands that have been lying useless are now being reclaimed, and organic farms are springing up. The number of holiday farmers is also on the rise.

But does that mean the local agricultural in...

According to the 2021 'Hong Kong Mental Health Index' survey, the average mental health score of Hong Kong residents is 48.03, indicating a low level. Clinical psychologists emphasize that emotional issues, which were previously overlooked by many, can...

Currently, there are 173 Grade 1, 342 Grade 2 and 518 Grade 3 historic buildings in Hong Kong. However, many of the preserved buildings have been converted for commercial use in the name of "conservation and revitalization", resulting in the loss of th...

Adapting to the new normal during the pandemic, Hong Kong people who are fond of travelling abroad during holidays reluctantly stay in the city amid travel restrictions. While hiking has become an increasingly popular leisure activity for the general p...

In recent years, Hong Kong's birth rate has remained low and many couples who decide to have children, do so after careful consideration. However, not every pregnancy goes smoothly and many expectant mothers have experienced miscarriage or stillbirth. ...

The average daily municipal solid waste disposal per person in 2020 was 1.44 kilograms, of which only 28% could be recycled. The Government announced the “Waste Blueprint for Hong Kong 2035” in February 2021. The Blueprint sets a target of gradually r...

The Transport Department launched the Driving on Lantau Island scheme in 2016, which received a warm response. In 2021, the authorities proposed doubling the quota for private cars on self-driving tours in Lantau Island to 50 per day. The plan was impl...

In 2012, the government established an Inter-departmental Working Group on Clean Shorelines. The group is responsible for removing marine refuse from shorelines and maintaining their cleanliness. In 2016, Hong Kong and Guangdong established the Hong Ko...

Population ageing has led to concern over retirement. The longer one lives, the more they may suffer from the trial of life and illness.

A survey found that over 90% of retirees regret not having enough savings. Can the MPF system provide sufficient r...

With a growing aging population in Hong Kong, the number of seniors living alone or “empty-nest elderly” in the city has soared recently. It presents an unprecedented set of challenges to the society.

"Three Instruments of Peace” refer to a Will, an A...