BOOKS
Death of Clive James: Great literary figure who was simultaneously clever and funny
Trevor Bailey looks back at the life of Clive James. […]
Hong Kong
CULTURE
Once Upon A Dream: Take whole family to see Hong Kong Players’ ‘Sleeping Beauty’
It’s panto time again; get along to see Hong Kong Players’ version of Sleeping Beauty. […]
POLITICS
Update on planned protests – 27 November
Our regular update on protests planned for the coming week or so. […]
POLITICS
Vast swing in political power at district level to have major consequences
BUZZ takes a look at the long term implications of the democratic landslide. […]
ACCIDENTS AND CRIME
As new hardliner police commissioner takes charge, can citizens dare to hope worst is over?
BUZZ profiles the new Hong Kong police boss, and hopes the worst of the violent protests are over. […]
POLITICS
Hong Kong’s Shakespearean tragedy; business elite must stop living like Louis XIV’s court; hatred so deep little chance city problems can be solved – comment
Trevor Bailey takes a look at comments and analysis of Hong Kong’s current situation made by scholars around the planet. […]
POLITICS
Going down like skittles: Best sporting and cultural events fall victim to Hong Kong’s political crisis
Cultural and athletic events continue to be cancelled because of the current troubles. […]
FOOD & DRINK
Keeping them honest
Chris Hanselman considers the mis-naming of fish in supermarkets. […]
POLITICS
Near paralysis and close to leaderless, depressed city slides deeper into abyss with no solution in sight
Trevor Bailey gives his opinions on the current protests in Hong Kong. […]
POLITICS
Update on planned protests – 15 November – updated
Our weekly update on planned protests. (Few this week having given way to unplanned flash protests). […]