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  1. a long talk
    ‘My Films Had So Much Anger’John Woo reflects on a career driven by action, ambition, and artistry.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  2. foreign interests
    The Dismantling of Hong KongSince 2019, my hometown has slowly transformed into a brutal, unrecognizable place. Then came Omicron.
    By Karen Cheung
  3. profile
    In Another Life, Ke Huy Quan Was a StarHe was an ’80s icon who left acting behind. For his role in Everything Everywhere All at Once, he called on his past selves.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  4. censorship
    The Simpsons’ Tiananmen Square Episode Is Missing From Disney+ in Hong Kong“On this episode, in 2005, nothing happened.”
    By Natalie Lin
  5. obits
    Conservative Megadonor Sheldon Adelson May Be the Last of His KindThe casino mogul, who has died at 87, typified the kingmaking role made possible by Citizens United.
    By Ed Kilgore
  6. hong kong
    Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Lawmakers Resign En Masse Over Chinese TakeoverThe resignation of an entire pro-democracy bloc occurred hours after Beijing passed a law allowing the ouster of any legislator who expressed dissent.
    By Matt Stieb
  7. coronavirus
    Hong Kong’s Key to Keeping COVID Out Is in Its AirportWill the rapid, intensive screening at the Hong Kong airport continue to protect the densely populated city once traffic increases again?
    By Suzanne Sataline
  8. hong kong
    Hong Kong’s Media Crackdown Has Begun in EarnestA pro-democracy newspaper owner was arrested for colluding with a foreign power, a charge that could mean life in prison.
    By Benjamin Hart
  9. international affairs
    Trump Has Already Put Himself in No Position to Help Hong KongEven if he wants to, the president has neither the leverage, the diplomatic skill, nor the credibility to stand up to China over its new power grab.
    By Heather Hurlburt
  10. international affairs
    Hong Kong’s Independence May Not Survive the PandemicA new law would give China unprecedented power to crack down on the city’s democratic movement, and there’s not much the U.S. can do to stop it.
    By Jonah Shepp
  11. coronavirus
    Hong Kong Restaurant Group Shares Coronavirus Reopening PlaybookIt’s a manual for other operators navigating uncharted waters.
    By Chris Crowley
  12. animals
    Well, at Least the Pandas Are Having a Nice TimeTwo zoo pandas just mated for the first time in ten years. Congrats to the pandas!
    By Amanda Arnold
  13. coronavirus
    Asian Areas Lauded for Coronavirus Response See a New Wave of CasesHong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan have a new lesson for the U.S. — don’t let up too soon.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  14. gallery
    14 Photos of What Public Life Looks Like During a Coronavirus OutbreakThe emptiness is eerie.
    By The Editors
  15. president trump
    Trump: Xi Jinping Is a Bloodthirsty Tyrant – and an ‘Incredible’ FriendTrump said Friday that China would have killed “thousands” in Hong Kong if it wasn’t for him, then praised Xi as a “friend” and an “incredible guy.”
    By Eric Levitz
  16. foreign interests
    Hopes Dim for a Peaceful End to Hong Kong ProtestsIf foreign governments and businesses won’t go to bat for protesters, it may only be a matter of time before Beijing turns to deadly force.
    By Jonah Shepp
  17. international affairs
    Everything You Need to Know About the Global Protest WaveFrom Lebanon to Chile, demonstrators are taking to the streets to demand changes from their governments.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  18. fashion
    Chanel Postpones Cruise Show in Hong KongThe brand is waiting for a “later and more appropriate moment.”
    By Sarah Spellings
  19. foreign interests
    Trump’s Empty Threats to China Won’t Help Hong KongThe Trump administration’s tough talk on holding up already-stalled trade talks won’t keep Beijing from cracking down on protesters in Hong Kong.
    By Jonah Shepp
  20. hong kong protests
    Massive Airport Protests Cause Cancellation of All Flights Leaving Hong KongAnger at the police has become a central theme of the city’s long-running demonstrations.
    By Benjamin Hart
  21. foreign interests
    If China Cracks Down on Hong Kong, There’s Little Anyone Can Do to Stop ItBeijing has reason to tread carefully. But if it doesn’t, there’s not much the international community can do — especially with Trump standing aside.
    By Jonah Shepp
  22. hong kong
    Hong Kong Protests: Photos and Videos of Massive Crowds and Police ClashesDemonstrations over an extradition bill turned violent in Hong Kong Wednesday.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  23. summer of scam
    Wedding Planner Says She Was Tricked Into Marrying a Stranger by Her CompanyA 21-year-old Hong Kong woman says she unknowingly signed a real marriage certificate during her job training.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  24. the chain gang
    Twitter Suspends Fake McDonald’s Account That Conned People for 9 MonthsIt even fooled @McDonaldsCorp — until it started tweeting about suicide.
    By Clint Rainey
  25. empire building
    Shake Shack Sets Its Sights on ChinaThe company will open its first Hong Kong location next year.
    By Chris Crowley
  26. One of New York’s Most Popular Bars Is Now Open in Hong Kong — Staff IncludedEmployees Only co-founder Igor Hadzismajlovic has opened two new locations of the iconic West Village cocktail bar.
    By Bennett Marcus
  27. excess
    Here’s What a $22 Strawberry Looks LikeHint: a lot like other strawberries.
    By Chris Crowley
  28. Take A Virtual Vacation To Two Chinese CitiesLeaf Greener and Vivien Liu’s impressive Instagram followings prove they know how to get around their cities.
    By Emily Sundberg
  29. Playing Action Video Games Might Make You a Better DriverFirst-person shooters: They’re good for you!
    By Drake Baer
  30. Hong Kong Is Taking Micro Apartments to Another LevelLooks like “Transformer”-style furniture is the way of the future. 
    By Adam Banicki and Cait Munro
  31. The Chain Gang
    This Fried-Chicken Okonomiyaki Is the Kind of Fast Food America NeedsToo bad the bonito-topped drumsticks are only available in Hong Kong.
    By Clint Rainey
  32. hotshot
    Please Don’t Stand Near Victoria BeckhamShe would prefer if you would remain behind a glass wall.
    By Catie L'Heureux
  33. There’s a New Least Affordable City EverHint: It is not Buffalo.
    By Samuel Lieberman
  34. The Hong Kong Dollar Is CrashingThe biggest two-day drop since 1992.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  35. Pranks
    Experiment Shows a ‘Chef’ Can Trick People Into Eating Bad FoodA good story can apparently hide a mountain of bouillon powder.
    By Clint Rainey
  36. Tie-Ins
    There’s an Official Hello Kitty Dim Sum Restaurant Opening in Hong KongBrace yourself for the cutest dim sum ever.
    By Clint Rainey
  37. Tough Bosses
    This Michelin-Starred Restaurant Fines Its Employees for YawningStretching and swearing also make the list of 23 prohibited things.
    By Clint Rainey
  38. international intrigue
    10 Images From the End of Hong Kong’s Protest MovementAfter 75 days.
    By Katie Zavadski
  39. international intrigue
    Hong Kong’s 18-Year-Old Protest Leader Is Sticking to His Hunger StrikeJoshua Wong keeps going even as others bow out.
    By Katie Zavadski
  40. occupy central
    Some Hong Kong Protesters Leave the Streets The government has demanded that the demonstrations be scaled back by Monday morning.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  41. international intrigue
    The Latest From Hong Kong: More Intense Images From the Occupy ProtestsThat’s one way to start the weekend.
    By Katie Zavadski
  42. international intrigue
    Hong Kong Protests Are a U.S. Conspiracy Plot, Says RussiaJust like the ones in Kiev.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  43. Empire Building
    Carbone Will Open in Hong Kong Next MonthThe restaurant opens mid-August.
    By Hugh Merwin
  44. Expansions
    Gordon Ramsay Will Open Hong Kong RestaurantHe’ll open near Jamie Oliver’s new place.
    By Hugh Merwin
  45. Empire Building
    Jamie Oliver Opening Hong Kong Outpost of Jamie’s Italian“It’s going to be incredible,” naturally.
    By Hugh Merwin
  46. Scotch Eggs
    The NoMad Will Serve Snacks From Hong Kong Restaurant YardbirdYou’ll have until the end of the year to try the snacks.
    By Hugh Merwin
  47. Edward Snowden Lands in Moscow, Requests Asylum in Ecuador [Updated]He’s landed in Russia, apparently en route to Ecuador.
    By Adam Martin
  48. international affairs
    Edward Snowden Is Still in Hong Kong [Updated]In a “safe place.”
    By Delia Paunescu
  49. spy games
    Dick Cheney Says Maybe Edward Snowden Is a Chinese SpyThe Snowden saga continues.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  50. state secrets
    Edward Snowden’s Hong Kong ProblemWhere can the leaker hide?
    By Joe Coscarelli
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