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Hong Kong handover 20th anniversary: Celebrations

Hong Kong handover 20th anniversary: Celebrations
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last updated:
9 September, 2024
Kwok Ho-mun with works bound for the Ink Global 2017 exhibition. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Art

Hong Kong ink painting expo to make splash with 500 pieces

Pupils set world record for biggest 3D printed sculpture display

Liaoning aircraft carrier

Top four places to view aircraft carrier Liaoning – without tickets

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In pictures: Hong Kong greets the Liaoning and its warship escort

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The Yantai arrived at the base at about 9am. Photo: David Wong
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Photo rules relaxed on Liaoning as 400 VIPs welcomed on board

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Chinese language cinema

Ann Hui opens new debates with film on Hong Kong’s wartime past

The award-winning Hong Kong director talks about the furore surrounding her film about resistance against Japanese invaders during the second world war, and the need for more education about the history of the city

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Hong Kong handover-themed exhibitions give voice to artists

A group of artists have joined forces to respond and reflect on Hong Kong’s changing political scene through installations, letters, and drawings

Imagine There’s No Countries, Imagine There’s No Heaven (2017) by Luke Ching Chin-wai is featured in the exhibition ‘Composing Stories with Fragments of Time’. Photo: Karin Weber Gallery
Liaoning aircraft carrier

Hongkongers camp out for Liaoning aircraft carrier tickets

Hongkongers flocked to the city’s military barracks late Sunday night to wait for free tickets allowing them to embark and tour China’s first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, opening to the public for the first time since it was commissioned in 2012.

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Victoria Harbour lights up with largest and most expensive fireworks display since 1997

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Harbour lights up with largest fireworks display since 1997

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Police estimate crowd of 263,000 came to view 23-minute extravaganza costing HK$12 million
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Full text of Xi’s speech in Hong Kong

Xi Jinping addressed a crowd at the convention centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Leon Lai, Joey Yung lend star power to handover celebrations

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Xi praises efforts to curb Hong Kong independence advocates

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Class of ’97: ‘Is it Beijing’s plan to dilute Hong Kong?’

Derek Kwong Siu-fai likes collecting model cars and bought most of them in Tai Yuen Street in Wan Chai. Photo: Nora Tam
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Class of ’97: Harrison Chu abandoned soccer dreams to study

Harrison Chu Pak-ho likes playing football at Po Hong Park in Po Lam. Photo: Nora Tam
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Class of ’97: Education needs improving says DSE top scorer

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Class of ’97: ‘Mainland support a boost for city businesses’

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Class of ’97: ‘Without handover, city would still have problems’

Carmen Cheung Ka-man runs Carmella Gift Shop and works from a factory in Tsuen Wan. She thinks the connection with the mainland has opened up a large market. Photo: Nora Tam
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Class of ’97: Former triad drug dealer has positive outlook

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Class of ’97: ‘Freedom of speech at risk but city will prosper’

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Class of ’97: Rabina Rai feels she will always be an outsider

When Rabina Rai was little she thought she was Chinese and translated things for her mother. Photo: Nora Tam
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Class of ’97: May Cen finds city fast-paced and well mannered

May Cen Yinyi knows a few people dislike mainland immigrants, but does not think they will hate her for no reason. Photo: Nora Tam
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Class of ’97: Janice Wong ducks debate with pro-China relatives

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Class of ’97: Simon Tam resents the high pressure and high-rises

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Class of ’97: Christie Wong finds language blend fascinating

Christie Wong thinks people are sensitive to what is happening on the mainland and any attempts to influence the way people live in Hong Kong. Photo: Nora Tam
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Class of ’97: Student union president walks political tightrope

Wong has suspended his studies for a year to better fulfil his student union president duties. Photo: Nora Tam
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Class of ’97: Chef Tsui Wai believes in traditional flavours

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Class of ’97: Erica Chin thinks society will get more polarised

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