Launched in 1880, the ferry has witnessed both Hong Kong’s transformation into a global financial hub and its history of protests. But battered by a pandemic, the service is struggling to survive.
Tag: Hong Kong
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Book Review: “Supertall,” by Stefan Al
Stefan Al’s “Supertall” is a thoughtful inquiry into the new generation of skyscrapers, which are taller and more ubiquitous than their predecessors.
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John Lee, Who Led Crackdown on Hong Kong Protests, May Lead City
John Lee, who spent his career in Hong Kong’s security services, is likely to continue Beijing’s emphasis on political stability above all else.
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Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s Leader, Will Not Seek Second Term
Mrs. Lam has been criticized by residents and pro-Beijing lawmakers for mixed messaging and mishandling the city’s fifth coronavirus outbreak.
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In Hong Kong, China’s Covid Aid Gets the Cold Shoulder
Disputes about medics, squat toilets and diaper-changing duties underscore longstanding tensions between residents of Hong Kong and the mainland.