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Fans of martial arts legend Bruce Lee fondly remember his life philosophy 50 years after his death

The 50th anniversary of Lee’s death on Thursday drew fans to exhibitions in Hong Kong on his life and career. They also laid flowers at his statue at the city’s Avenue of Stars.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hong Kong police raid homes of relatives of two exiled activists

Families of Dennis Kwok and Christopher Mung questioned this week as pressure on dissidents grows

The Guardian - UK

Fans of martial arts legend Bruce Lee fondly remember his life philosophy 50 years after his death

Fans of late martial arts legend Bruce Lee, who broke negative stereotypes around Asian men in films, gathered in Hong Kong this week to commemorate their idol’s death half a century ago

The Independent UK

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Hong Kong braces for the beginning of the end of its open internet

The city government is seeking a ban on the online dissemination of a protest song, which, if granted, could set a new precedent for some U.S. tech giants.

Fortune

Indian boys’ teams finish with bronze medal in Asian Youth TT

India's U-15 & U-19 boys' squads won bronze medals at 27th Asian Youth 2023 after defeating Singapore & Hong Kong in quarterfinals. U-15 girls lost 0-3 to Japan, U-19 girls took a game off Japan before bowing out 1-3.

The Hindu

From Mumbai to Bengaluru: India secures four spots on Asia’s 50 best bars 2023 ranking

Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023 celebrated finest cocktail establishments in the continent, with India proudly securing four spots. Sidecar, The Bombay Canteen, Copitas, and The Living Room showcased unique identity and flavours, impressing judges and solidifying their position as trailblazers in Asia's cocktail scene.

The Hindu

Poem of the week: How to Be a Fern by Kit Fan

A pained love poem to Hong Kong, a city the writer has been forced to abandon

The Guardian - UK

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Schools and stock market closed as Hong Kong braces for Typhoon Talim

Schools and the stock market are closed in Hong Kong as Typhoon Talim sweeps south of the city

The Independent UK

Hong Kong's seafood businesses brace for a sales slump as Japan plans to discharge radioactive water

As Tokyo plans to discharge treated radioactive wastewater into the sea, Hong Kong’s Japanese restaurants and seafood suppliers are bracing for a slump in business under a potential ban by Hong Kong on aquatic products from 10 Japanese regions

The Independent UK

The big picture: a wry take on a Chinese folk tale

Hong Kong artist Fion Hung Ching-Yan’s intriguing image is inspired by an old parable about a child’s parental loyalty

The Guardian - UK

When you wish upon a star: Disney-themed Fujifilm X100V unveiled

A very limited batch of Disney-themed Fujifilm X100V’s has been made for collection in Hong Kong only later this month

TechRadar

EU lifts Japan food import rules, weeks before nuclear wastewater to be pumped into ocean

Other countries, including China, have threatened to further restrict Japanese imports if the Fukushima wastewater discharge goes ahead

The Guardian - AU

Hong Kong "test case" could lead to more non-traditional venues for World RX

WRX will culminate its second season under all-electric regulations this year with a doubleheader round in Hong Kong on 11-12 November, the championship's first visit to Asia.

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Tom Cruise, anti-imperialism and zero body-fat: Bruce Lee’s legacy 50 years after his death

He made just four films and was crudely stereotyped, but brought Hong Kong-flavoured action to Hollywood and changed the face of Asian cinema for ever

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Bangkok Post

Exhibition offers fresh perspectives on beauty

Following successful exhibitions in France, Hong Kong and Singapore, French contemporary artist JM Robert is showcasing his unique artistic perspective in Bangkok for the first time from now until Sept 14.

Al Jazeera

Toxic tuna? Hong Kong may ban Japan seafood over Fukushima water

Tokyo insists its plans to discharge the treated water from the tsunami-wrecked nuclear plant are safe.

The Hindu

Hawker Chan’s journey from a Singapore street stall to Michelin Star

Chef Chan Hon Meng changed the fate of hawkers and street food vendors when he received a Michelin star for his stall in Singapore in 2016. He learnt the original recipe for the famous sticky soya sauce from a Hong Kong chef and developed a new recipe with influences from…

Daily Mirror

China sends 'spy disguised as tourist to infiltrate UK briefing' by Hong Kong dissidents

Pro-democracy activists Finn Lau and Christopher Mung were speaking at the briefing in a private room at the Commons when a man believed to be sent by China's Communist Party tried to get in

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The Independent UK

Ripples of Fukushima: Hong Kong to ban Japanese products from areas that discharge radioactive water

A top official in Hong Kong says the city would immediately ban the import of aquatic products from 10 prefectures in Japan if it discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea

Bangkok Post

HK police round up exiled activist’s relatives

HONG KONG: Hong Kong national security police on Tuesday took away exiled activist Nathan Law’s parents and brother for questioning, local media reported, one week after the police issued an arrest warrant and a bounty on Law’s head.

Caixin Global

China’s New Office for Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Has Its First Head

Xia Baolong chaired a meeting on Tuesday of the recently created body overseeing the two special administrative regions, according to a government statement

The Guardian - UK

Police in Hong Kong raid family home of UK-based exile Nathan Law

Parents and brother of pro-democracy activist taken in for questioning days after bounties issued for political exiles

Bangkok Post

Asia’s 50 Best Bars 51-100 revealed

Shining the spotlight on an extended collection of bars across the region, Asia’s 50 Best Bars, releases a third edition of the prestigious 51-100 list, a week ahead of the live awards ceremony at the Rosewood Hong Kong.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong will ban more products from Japan if treated wastewater is discharged, its leader says

Hong Kong leader John Lee says the city will ban marine products from “a large number prefectures” if Japan discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea

Chicago Sun-Times

Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including prelates based in Hong Kong and Jerusalem

Cardinals serve as advisers to the pontiff on matters of teaching and administration, but their most crucial duty is gathering in secret conclave to decide the next pontiff.

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