HK Politics

Leung Wing Kei Her birth name is Leung Bik Zi (梁碧芝) but at the age of 7, her name was changed to ‘Wing Kei’ by her mother for superstitious reasons. Leung as a child suffered from frequent asthma attacks and it was believed a change of name would bring better health. At 68.5″ (176cm), Leung earned the nickname of ‘Tall Girl’. She has a twin brother named Keith Leung (Leung Wing Chun, 梁詠俊). Leung Wing Kei Gigi Leung Wing-kei (梁詠琪) Equipment: Canon 850IS Date: 5 Nov., 2007 Place: World... Read Full Story

Hong Kong History Life forms existed more than 6,000 years ago at many sites along the winding shoreline of Hong Kong. It was believed that during the earliest prehistoric periods, from the close of the fourth millennium BC, Hong Kong experienced a change in the environment, in which the sea levels rose from as much as 100 meters below the present level. Ancient artifacts suggest a strong dependency on the sea. According to recent excavations, archaeologists have... Read Full Story

Gigi Lai Gigi Lai Chi is a Hong Kong actress under contract to the Hong Kong TVB television channel. Gigi Lai She is the granddaughter of Mr. Lai Man-Wai, who was a key figure of the first generation filmmakers, and has been referred to as “Father of Hong Kong Cinema”. Gigi’s father was born deaf and when her family went bankrupt, she entered the entertainment industry at the age of 14 to earn money to support the whole family. Gigi Lai Read Full Story

This happened 2 days ago, but it is such a hilarious thing that it is worthy of mentioning. For those who aren’t in Hong Kong, it is in illegal under the Societies Ordinance to say “I am a triad member” (and other variations) in Hong Kong. This is partly due to the historic influence that the triads have had in Hong Kong (such as drugs, prostitution, corruption etc.). But, the point is: claiming to be a triad member in Hong Kong can be punishable by imprisonment of up to 3 years and a fine of... Read Full Story

Tourists stand next to a waxwork of Bruce Lee at Madame Tussauds wax museum in Hong Kong on June 7. The Hong Kong Madame Tussauds wax museum is displaying Chinese history makers as part of a celebration of Hong Kong SAR's (Special Administrative region) 10th anniversaryhttp://easyhitcounters.com/step3.php?username=murale&style;=flame Read Full Story