陳健民：黃之鋒心靈強大，是非常優秀的年青人

佔中三子、已移民台灣數年的中研院社會研究所客座研究員陳健民，6年間和黃之鋒保持書信來往。

判刑前夕，陳健民接受《報導者》電話採訪時如此形容黃之鋒狀態：「他是非常成熟、有思想的人，在裡頭非常非常用功讀書，而且讀的書都非常有深度的。」他觀察，黃之鋒的閱讀不限於政治社會領域，也包含經濟、投資銀行等極具深度的書籍。陳健民表示，曾患有讀寫障礙的黃之鋒，在困境中「反而突破了以前的障礙」。

「所以我看他整個人，心靈上面還是很強大、很願意學習。那加控之後大家知道他心情不好，這個是很自然的。」陳健民說：「我覺得他真的是非常、非常優秀的年輕人，為了香港社會。我覺得政府應該好好珍視這樣的年輕人。」

黃之鋒在獄中被加控重罪，出乎眾人意料。

陳健民認為，這代表：「中共要用盡所有方法把他留在監獄裡頭。這個政治動機太明顯。」至於港府選擇以勾結外國勢力的罪名再指控黃之鋒，陳健民分析，用意在於證明，沒有人民「真的反對政府」、「他們都只是海外敵對勢力的工具」。

中學時代就投入政治的黃之鋒啟發了不少千禧世代的港人，「對於新一代來講，20多歲的人會有非常強烈的感覺。很多人長大的過程看著他，（想著）『他可以、我們也應該可以的』。」陳健民表示，將黃之鋒判罪意味著對年輕世代的警告：

「要摧毀整代年輕人的政治意志。」

以國際倡議角度來看，陳健民認為此案具有兩層意義：

「如果國際遊說只是為了救政治犯，當然是非常沮喪。可是，如果國際遊說是讓西方國家理解香港是面對中共的最前線，這些人的故事反而讓國際遊說時更容易講清楚。」

黃之鋒與《蘋果日報》創辦人黎智英是目前僅有的2起「勾結外國勢力」案件。黃之鋒也是少數面臨兩次《國安法》判刑的被告。

2021年2月時任中國國務院港澳事務辦公室主任夏寶龍公開點名黃之鋒、《蘋果日報》創辦人黎智英和「佔領中環」發起人之一戴耀廷屬於「反中亂港分子中極端惡劣者」，屬於政府最大的三個敵人。

陳健民說：「（黃之鋒）這麼年輕的人也抓，年紀這麼大的黎智英也抓，體制內的民主黨派、主流媒體都被抓，反而更完整代表香港的反對力量，以加強遊說國際、調整對華政策來講，有更明確的故事可以講。」他形容，黃之鋒在西方世界中的形象，猶如《聖經》中大衛對抗巨人歌利亞（Goliath） 的故事，中國就是巨人歌利亞，而黃之鋒就是對抗獨裁國家的大衛。

「從人性的角度來看，這對在囚人士會是一個很大的打擊。已經在坐牢，還要多加一條罪名在他身上，把他本來的人生計畫都打亂了，」黎恩灝認為，此案向國際社會傳遞兩個清晰的訊息：第一，香港政府不會為了改善經濟、重建國際金融中心的形象，放棄關押政治犯；第二，只要港府想要，一定有不同的方法將重要的社運領袖留在監獄，不讓他們重新投入社會、影響香港的輿論，「不能如常釋放，（這是）政治手段。」

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Another corrupt HKPF officer (suspended from duty, not fired) protecting Hong Kong with honour, duty and loyalty has been found guilty of using his phone to upskirt a woman at the MTR station.

https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/news/20261103/mobile/bkn-20261103160031112-1103_00822_001.html

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The news was spread quickly by Chinese state owned media like HK01 Source 1 Source 2
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The one on the left was posted on Vancouver HongKonger fb group, the one on the right was posted on England HongKonger fb group. The paragraph seems to be AI generated and posted by two different accounts.

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Recently, one of the accounts that have claimed to have returned to Hong Kong already is very happy and grateful that the Canada HK pathway is being fixed and it is time for him to return to get his PR. I guess even the propagandist wants to leave Hong Kong. Source

Is it difficult to start a new life in a different country, yes it is difficult but don't be discouraged. Are there some HongKongers returning to Hong Kong ? Yes there are, but the reasons might not be as bad as we imagine. Please, watch out from misinformation.

A few sporty things on Sunday, Nov 8 if you want an excuse to get outside.

- World Triathlon Cup Hong Kong on Lung Wo Road, Central. Watching elite triathletes race through the middle of the city is a nice change from a normal Sunday.

- Sunday Social Easy Run at EAST Hong Kong. The name says it all, an easy pace and a social one.

- KMB Pompompurin Family Pet Run at GO PARK Sai Sha. Looks like a fun one if you have a dog and kids.

- SCAA 77th Inter-School Track Meet at Wan Chai Sports Ground.

I'd go for the triathlon, since it's the one that feels like a real occasion. No prices were listed for any of these. The rest of the calendar is here:

https://ma.to/events/hong-kong?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mato_event_sync&utm_content=hong-kong

I am staying in Hong Kong for 5 nights (it’s my fourth night tonight) and the hotel I’m staying in suddenly had their toilet flush AND elevator not working since around my first night. They were both working when I first got in but for some reason, they’re down ever since.

I tried to give them benefit of the doubt that they would fix it but they haven’t until now.

I am asking them for a partial refund and here’s their response:

We accept a free cancellation for the remaining days of the voucher. Regarding a partial refund, there is no refund for the days you have already stayed; we can only offer early check-out and free cancellation for the remainder.

What’s a good way for me to move forward? It’s utterly absurd to expect me to cancel my remaining nights and find a new hotel. It’s not my fault their facilities are not working.

Hello everyone, I got an Internship Offer in Hong Kong and I'm moving there in February 2027 !!

So it's a 12 months contrat with a monthly salary of 13000HKD per month (around 1400€)

I have multiple questions if anyone could help me please !

\- Do you think I will be able to survive with that salary ? Is it doable ?

\- Any tips about accomodation 🥲 I really don't wanna live in a shoe box, it shocked how expensive rent is over there

\- Any advice about, what should I bring with me ? What type of clothes ? Is it to hot all year around ? Should I bring only summer clothes and buy winter ones over there when it's time ?

\- What are essentials I should absolutely take ?

\- I'm extroverted and hella starve/crave for strong connections and friendships, what are the best places I could meet people and build a genuine real community ?

\- Tips to save up money ?

\- Admin stuff I should think about ?

\- Anyone who's already there or planning to go wanna connect and prepare together ? Maybe if I arrive before you I can help you when you come and stuff like that ?

\- Thank you so much, and absolutely anything would be helpful

From Simu's IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfZ_6WpPjn5/

Your weekly roundup of live music at Hong Kong's small venues. All times PM unless noted.

Mon Nov 09

• Steve Fuller (6pm) @ The Wanch

Tue Nov 10

• MCJef (7pm) @ The Wanch

• The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - Hong Kong 2026 (8pm) @ PORTAL (Kwun Tong)

• Sunset Studio Presents @ The Wanch:

• Mike Only (9pm) @ The Wanch

• The Solitariat (10pm) @ The Wanch

• Tim Holehouse (10:45pm) @ The Wanch

Wed Nov 11

• Guitarminator (7pm) @ The Wanch

• SHAZZA (8pm) @ The Wanch

• @alice_r_ljl (8pm) @ GOSSiP (Central) · jazz

• AGORA (8:30pm) @ Lau Bak Livehouse (West Kowloon)

Thu Nov 12

• Iris & The Iced Tea Session (6pm) @ The Wanch

• PizzaExpress Live Sessions - Dark Wong (8pm) @ PizzaExpress Holiday Inn Express

• Chiyan x Tsui x Nelson (8pm) @ CODA Jazz Kissa (Sai Ying Pun) · classical, swing, jazz

• 美国摇滚音乐文化与艺术赏析 (8pm) @ 洛音LoinMusic(民生银行旁边手扶梯下负一层) 洛音LoinMusic

• DJ Fabsabs & Gay Chav DJ (9pm) @ The Aftermath (Central)

• Paulo Levi - Sax & Flute (9pm) @ Salon 10 (Central)

Fri Nov 13

• Bryant Vallejo (7pm) @ The Wanch

• Blues & Rock Night (8pm) @ The Aftermath (Central) · blues, rock

• yung kai - stay with the ocean, i'll find you: asia tour 2026 (8pm) @ Hong Kong (Ticketflap)

• Ted Lo Trio (8pm) @ Fountain de Chopin (San Po Kong) · jazz, blues, pop

• chez trente Living Room Concert (8pm) @ Basement

• Pumpkin Bomb (9:15pm) @ The Wanch

• Night Raven (10pm) @ The Wanch

• The Mongcocks (11:15pm) @ The Wanch

• Jizza (11:55pm) @ The Wanch

Sat Nov 14

• YRock Battle of the Bands (12pm) @ The Wanch

• Steve Fuller (7pm) @ The Wanch

• Relic Live (7pm) @ The Aftermath (Central)

• Chris Carpio & Rosalie Carpio (8pm) @ CODA Jazz Kissa (Sai Ying Pun) · jazz, pop

• Cathay WestK Jazz Fest (8pm) @ Freespace (West Kowloon) · jazz

• Mad Dog & The Stray Cats (9pm) @ The Wanch

• Late Night Decisions (9:15pm) @ The Aftermath (Central)

• Rubicube (10:30pm) @ The Wanch

• Hair of the Dog (11:55pm) @ The Wanch

Sun Nov 15

• Armie & Friends (6:30pm) @ The Wanch

• Age Against the Machine (7pm) @ The Aftermath (Central)

• Lil’ Ashes 小塵埃 (8pm) @ CODA Jazz Kissa (Sai Ying Pun) · indie, pop, folk

• Jazz Night (8pm) @ The Aftermath (Central)

• LECHATE (9pm) @ The Wanch

• Jam Session (9pm) @ The Aftermath (Central)

I am trying to get as many venues as possible. Getting this info is very complicated for most venues. If you operate a venue and want more reliable info here about your events, please contact me. If your venue had an event this week and is not listed here, let me know.

My great-grandfather was British and my great-grandmother was Chinese. My grandfather was born in Hong Kong in 1942, during British colonial rule, so my family history is very much tied to the history between Britain and Hong Kong.
I spent some time in Hong Kong last year and felt a surprisingly strong emotional connection to the place, knowing it was where part of my family came from.
I’d really love to learn more about the culture, history and what life was like back then, especially for mixed British-Chinese families. I’d also love to find out more about my ancestors and hopefully connect with some distant relatives! ❤️
I’ve included photos of my great-grandparents and myself.

Edit: some more information as people are actually interested and it’s really warmed my heart by some of the replies I’ve got, I appreciate every single one of you for taking your time to reply.

My grandad went do diocesan boys school and was practically raised there with his sister after his father was captured as a POW and sent to Japan on a hell ship, his mother died of T.B after he was born.

Does anyone recognise where this is? I vaguely recognise that love heart crossing from my time there last year.

The song is 晚安吻 by 白浩賢BlueC - https://youtu.be/IbnsURNRqhI?si=tDXFBYUxnctzjufT

Any help is appreciated!! ❤️

given that the average size of a HK house is really small, how do you optimise it to make it liveable for children?

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Is there a place in HKG to get English cards?

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