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China’s remarkable journey from poverty to becoming the world’s second-largest economic power is marked by extraordinary urban growth and consumption capacity of its urban population. Central to this development fervor are multifunctional commercial complexes and shopping malls, now key features of modern urban districts. The concept of shopping malls, originally introduced to China by American architects in the 1980s, has since flourished on an even larger scale than their American counterparts.This book delves into the origins of shopping mall development in the United States after World War II, tracing how American architects exported this building type into China’s rapidly evolving urban landscapes, particularly in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Kunming, and Guangzhou. Using primary sources, statistical analyses, and illustrated case studies, the book explores the evolution of shopping malls as a consequence of China’s profound economic, social, and cultural change over the past four

Practical Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Second Edition is an essential undergraduate textbook in obstetrics and gynaecology for Hong Kong medical students. It provides a comprehensive overview of all the topics in the core curriculum of obstetrics and gynaecology. In addition to the description of various diseases, there is also discussion on the evidence-based approach to the differential diagnosis and management of common symptoms/presentations in obstetrics and gynaecology. Where appropriate, flow charts and diagrams are used to help readers to make a diagnosis. The book also includes updated information on diseases that are more common in Asia. While this book is mainly written for medical students, it is also a useful basic reference for student midwives, practising doctors, and other healthcare professionals who are involved in women’s healthcare.

We were at the peak of these times—there was a feeling of being abandoned, as if we had become orphans of the times. —Bei DaoWith essays from:Xu Bing．Bei Dao．Zhai Yongming．Zhang Langlang．Han ShaogongAh Cheng．Wang Anyi．Li Ling．Deng Gang．Wang Xiaoni．Huang ZipingThis is a powerful collection of essays that re-examines a pivotal and often misunderstood decade in modern Chinese history. Originally edited by acclaimed poet Bei Dao and literary critic Li Tuo, this book pulls back the curtain on a decade often seen as a void between Mao’s rigid control and the explosion of Deng Xiaoping’s reforms. But for this generation, the ’70s was a crucible—the time they came of age and fought to find their own voices.Many of the writers and artists represented here were sent to the countryside as “educated urban youth.” They were both participants in and victims of the Cultural Revolution. Through a series of unfiltered portraits and vivid impressions, this book reveals what it was like to be young, rest

Tracing the global echoes of China sounds, mapping a new auditory history of migration, diaspora, and modernity.Tracing the global journeys of Chinese sounds from the nineteenth century to the present, this volume charts a vast sonic territory: from Cantonese opera arias in San Francisco to the “Far East sound” that shaped Jamaican reggae, and from the melodies of pigeon whistles over Germany to the revolutionary anthems of Cold War Italy… How have these sounds—traveling via migration, media, and diplomacy—been heard, adapted, or even rejected in disparate cultural landscapes?Through seventeen case studies spanning Asia, the Americas, and Europe, the book uncovers the myriad ways sounds interpreted as “Chinese” are transformed, contested, and imbued with new meanings as they reverberate across geopolitical and cultural borders. This collection provides a novel auditory history of China’s global entanglements, offering a comparative lens to understand the dynamic role of sound in transn

In 2018, authorities in Hong Kong seized a shipment from smugglers that contained 88 dead pangolins. Where did these animals come from, and why were they killed? Where were they going? Who was responsible? In classic true crime fashion, the book examines evidence, suspects, and legal perspectives related to this specific case and, through it, the plight of pangolins globally. The chapters detail the lives and natural history of pangolins across Africa and Asia while exploring clues that may reveal who is responsible for the endangerment of the species. The book also explores speculation surrounding the possible role of pangolins in the emergence of COVID-19 and, more broadly, the relationship between wildlife trade and zoonotic disease. The resulting tale is one of conservation researchers, public health experts, and global organizations across Asia, Africa, North America, and Europe fighting to create a world in which pangolins can thrive again.

Travels and Revelations: 23 Essays by Zhang Chengzhi is aboutcultures which the author knows intimately.With sophisticated sensibility, he describes the tangible cultures of Beijing, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Ningxia and Xinjiang in recent decades– the landscapes and cityscapes, the roads and waterways, the rural and urban dwellings, the working and living habits, and the outstanding symbols and totems.Like a traveller pausing before stunning scenery– the Mongolian grasslands, the yellow-earth plateaus, the Yellow River’s mighty gorges– he reflects on the intangible cultures that have made the Han, the Hui, the Mongolian and the Uyghur peoples who they are, and contemplates on their language usages, socio-political dilemmas, philosophical traditions, beliefs and biases and their religious aspirations.These essays show how deeply Zhang Chengzhi understands modern China’s painful evolution through war and revolution and how deeply he is attached to his Hui–Muslim roots. They also show his b

Ikat Textiles of Timor offers an in-depth overview of regional textile styles from both West and East Timor, while also contributing significant new insights into their design traditions. In academic literature, the ikated men’s wraps from Timor have long been described as symmetrical. However, Dr Peter ten Hoopen’s examination of early examples from museums and private collections reveals that, historically, two thirds of these textiles were actually asymmetrical. This discovery challenges an academic consensus that has persisted since 1912, and highlights a previously overlooked level of creative ingenuity—inviting greater admiration for the women who wove these complex designs.Today’s ikat weavers on Timor, like many foreign scholars before them, seem unaware that asymmetry was once a dominant design principle. Many continue to assert that perfect symmetry has always been the tradition. Yet the historical textiles tell a different story. Ten Hoopen’s groundbreaking findings justify

A groundbreaking exploration of justice, democracy and Islamophobia, inviting us to reconsider our assumptions and build a more equitable future.Change has run amok! Technology advances by the minute, and much of what we think we know about the world fades in front of our eyes. How we are, how we know, how we live our daily lives—all shifting quicker than we can cope with.Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s tenth Prime Minister, asks how we might rethink ourselves for these confusing, uncertain and volatile times, and shape fairer, more sustainable futures. Anwar’s passion is rooted in experience: he spent, in total, over a decade behind bars after three separate miscarriages of justice, from his days as a student activist to his time as Leader of the Opposition.Alongside reflections on his time in prison are critical investigations into truth, justice, post-colonialism, Islamophobia, democracy and global order. Anwar assembles ideas from East and West, North and South, to explore how we can cre

This book is a thorough documentation of tectonics in the Hong Kong construction industry. It looks at how buildings have been designed and built in a high-density city in a subtropical climate. Written in both Chinese and English, it covers almost all aspects of building materials and technology in Hong Kong with a succinct sequence that follows the construction process of a building project. Providing invaluable information on the application of building materials and technology, case studies bring together 18 local projects that embrace a wide range of building types: single-storey buildings and high-rise towers; private developments and public institutional constructions; offices and residences. In addition to introducing new case studies, this expanded second edition presents modular integrated construction, or prefabricated units, and demonstrates how pilot projects have enhanced the efficiency and quality of construction of cross-border developments. This edition also explores t

Based on the award-winning Chinese title, this updated English edition presents an in-depth account of the lengthy and often contentious discussions between China and Britain regarding the Hong Kong handover. Drawing on now declassified official government documents, it provides a careful analysis of events from the 1970s to 1997, which shaped Hong Kong’s future.

Simply keeping the mind clear and calm was, for many post-Tang Daoists, the path to eternal life and freedom. Through sheer serenity, practitioners believed they could attain immunity to hunger, eliminate sexual function, suspend breath and pulse, engage in astral travel, and command spirits and natural forces.In his meticulously researched study, Stephen Eskildsen examines how this perspective informed Daoist internal alchemists after the Tang dynasty (618–907), including prominent representatives of the Quanzhen tradition in the north and the Nanzong in the south. Drawing on a wide array of textual sources, he analyzes the teachings of figures like Qiu Chuji (1143–1227), Yin Zhiping (1169–1251), Zhang Boduan (ca. 984–1082), Bai Yuchan (1194– 1229), Li Daochun (fl. 1288–1292), Yu Yan (ca. 1253–1314), and Wu Shouyang (1574–after 1641), among others. These adepts emphasized passive, straightforward methods that they believed gave rise to spontaneous psychic, sensory, and physiological p

A rare and valuable contribution to our understanding of how knowledge traverses linguistic and cultural boundariesTranslation and the History of Knowledge is an anthology honoring Professor Lawrence Wang-chi Wong's contributions to translation studies and Chinese translation history. This volume comprises fourteen articles by leading scholars from diverse disciplines, including translation studies, comparative literature, and East Asian studies, to examine the multifaceted role of translation in knowledge production and transmission. Spanning from the Jesuits' cross-cultural communication in the seventeenth century to the translational efforts of sinologists and missionaries in the twentieth century, these articles highlight not only the cultural mediation by Western and Chinese scholars but also the pivotal role of translation in shaping cultural ideas.

In the early twentieth century, oil painting as a non-indigenous medium began to be taught in Chinese art academies. Since that time, it has become an important and increasingly popular portal, inviting artists to explore cross-cultural dynamics and experiment with individual creative expression.This selection of twentieth-century Chinese oil paintings from the UMAG collection sheds light on the art historical and cultural significance of the medium. Highlighting the versatile aspects of Chinese oil paintings across a diverse spectrum of themes, styles, techniques, time periods, and regional and local characteristics, this publication presents the depth and virtuosity of Chinese oil paintings, extending from intimate interior views to panoramic coastal landscapes. The collective and individual memories within urban scenes activate dialogues of painting practices across time, space, and cross-cultural and cross-media encounters.The selected works display and represent the various artist

Why were so many Buddhist grottoes carved across China, and what do they tell us about the history of Chinese art?Grotto Art of China: A Sourcebook traces the origins of this unique art form from the Indian subcontinent to its monumental flowering across Asia and into China.This volume brings together contributions from leading international scholars, providing systematic studies of major grotto complexes—including Mogao, Yungang, Longmen, Gongxian, Xiangtangshan, and Tianlongshan—alongside crucial, lesser-known regional sites in Gansu, Shandong, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Tibet, and Xinjiang.Organized geographically, the book explores these sacred sites as mediums of devotion, political expression, and cultural exchange, covering topics such as imperial patronage, distinctive artistic styles, and the ways these resilient sites preserve vital information otherwise lost to history.An essential reference for students, scholars, and informed travelers, it offers deep insight into the spiritual and

The first half of the 20th century was a time of great change in China. After the 1911 Revolution, leaders like Sun Yat-sen and Chiang Kai-shek tried to modernize the government, education, defense, and more. With the onset of the Second Sino-Japanese War and later occupation of Hong Kong, the focus of both the Kuomintang and the Chinese Communist Party shifted to resistance efforts in order to survive. And who did they turn to for help?To his children, Lee Sik-pang (李錫彭) was just an artist and antiques dealer in Hong Kong until the family immigrated to the United States in the late 1950s. So why did several of his watercolor paintings depict possible Allied bombing targets? And how did he know so many famous people, including Sun Fo (Sun Yat-sen’s son), Admiral Henry Hsu of the Republic of China Navy, and the British High Commissioner-General for Southeast Asia Malcolm MacDonald?By answering these questions and many more, this book argues that Lee Sik-pang was not only an accomplished

The term Silk Road has been well-known for many years, but in fact this ancient trade route was not a singular path from East to West. Rather, it was a network of multiple ways that peoples, goods, and cultures spread across the Asian continent and beyond. This book focuses on the Steppe Silk Road, starting with the Hulunbuir Grasslands in today’s Steppe, which stretches through several countries from the Danube to the Ural River.The result of the author’s extensive travels through China, Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, and more, this travelogue presents modern-day experiences together with ancient history. It explores how civilizations of the steppe grasslands evolved over time from a Chinese perspective, along with personal anecdotes and scenic highlights from various trips over the past 47 years. The book provides a window into less-visited regions suitable for intrepid explorers and armchair travelers alike.

This collection of essays by Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee comes at an important juncture in Hong Kong’s continuing constitutional and economic evolution. Over the past year, in the pages of Hong Kong’s leading newspapers, Regina has engaged with many of the most difficult questions confronting our city: The contours of our new economic model, the demands of fiscal discipline, the imperatives of security and national strategy, and the perennial challenge of aligning Hong Kong’s unique institutions with the broader national project. Taken together, these writings offer not only a commentary on the issues of the day but also a considered reflection on how Hong Kong can and should navigate an era of profound change in the common enterprise of “One Country, Two Systems”. Anthony Neoh SC, JP, Chairman, Asian Academy of International LawI’m sure that Regina’s English does indeed work for you. Her columns discuss issues that are relevant and important. For those who find writing or learning English

夏天來到水族館，跟着萌Q與朋友們，進入充滿動感的海底世界，一起探索海洋生態種類的奧妙！奇妙的海洋奇觀，走進不同的夢幻水底世界，認識超過400種魚類，漫遊這個蔚藍的國度！ Summer at the aquarium! Join Mr. Q and his friends on a dynamic underwater adventure to explore the wonders of marine life! Experience the marvels of the ocean, embark on a journey into the diverse and dream-like underwater worlds, meet more than 400 species of fish, and roam this realm of azure!

萌Q小熊貓帶你探索香港——好玩、好讀、好驚喜！翻一翻，推一推，香港就在眼前！中英對照，寓教於樂，邊玩邊學香港地標！一本書，滿載互動機關，孩子最愛！出發！走一趟香港旅程！香港是一個充滿活力的美麗城市，中西文化之薈萃令這裏更多姿多彩！高樓林立的天際大厦和大自然山徑的風景、標誌性的維多利亞港、蔚藍的天空、碧綠的海水，使香港風景如畫，格外迷人。 Let’s go! Embark on your journey to Hong Kong!Hong Kong is a beautiful city full of vibrancy, where the blend of Eastern and Western cultures makes it even more colourful and diverse! The impressive skyscrapers, the scenery of mountain trails, the iconic Victoria Harbour, the clear sky and the surrounding blue sea, all make Hong Kong incredibly attractive and scenic.

李歐梵用「蒼涼」和「世故」來形容張愛玲。此書是李歐梵特別為香港的「張迷」而寫，以「蒼涼與世故」為題，英文可譯為是Desolation and Sophistication，前者是張愛玲自己的美學觀念，後者是作者對張愛玲的看法。我不喜歡壯烈，我是喜歡悲壯，更喜歡蒼涼。壯烈只有力，沒有美，似乎缺少人性。悲壯則如大紅大綠的配色，是一種強烈的對照。但它的刺激性還是大於啟發性。蒼涼之所以有更深長的回味，就因為它像葱綠配桃紅，是一種參差的對照。—— 張愛玲〈自己的文章〉

離異夫婦在離婚過程中，往往由於情感的創傷或其他原因，不自覺地把子女捲入糾紛，並以子女的撫養權為武器，互相攻擊。本書通過講解內地及香港的婚姻法、家事調解技巧、策劃「家庭重組父母親職計劃」，以及和解協議等知識，讓讀者了解家事調解如何能夠協助離異夫婦，促進溝通，引導雙方專注子女的利益，減少不必要的訴訟及其衍生的家庭悲劇，保障兒女的長遠利益，維繫親子關係。《婚姻法與家事調解》第三版更詳細地說明中國內地法律對於涉外婚姻離婚的管轄，以及離婚後分配財產的原則，也釐清了香港法庭如何審理離婚後附屬濟助的申請。另外，第三版亦補充了基礎的調解及應用原則和常見的家事調解模式。本書適合法律專業人士、社工、家事調解督導，以及有興趣從事家事調解工作的人士參考。

在《張藝謀：全球化與文化主體》，文棣透過細密的電影文本分析，深入探討張藝謀的電影與中國文化的的複雜對話。她分析，這些電影並非單純迎合西方觀眾，而是深刻呈現全球化浪潮下文化的協商與變遷。本書聚焦張氏電影中三大核心主題：權力壓迫下的表演性、表象的雙重性，以及結構限制中的能動性，同時延伸探討凝視與被凝視的權力動態，以及脅迫之下的行為， 並把這些概念與權力、主權、正義和中國現代性等議題相互辯證，從而揭示，這些電影並非盲目推崇民族主義，而是著力釐清在全球化脈絡中，中國文化的各種可能性與限制。本書以豐富的文獻與理論框架佐證觀點，對電影研究學者及中國文化歷史研究者有重要的參考價值。

A definitive guide to Hong Kong Art Deco architecture in the fullest scope and meaning of the styleThe Art Deco movement since the 1920s is often neglected at the peripheries of architectural history of Asia and Hong Kong. This book is the first study relating Art Deco architecture in the city with local socioeconomic and political contexts, adopts the theoretical lens to examine how they framed practices of everyday life, and narrates how Art Deco became part of the modern Hong Kong ethos via such architectural typologies as public and institutional sites, residential properties, commercial, industrial, and utility buildings.As surviving Art Deco buildings are hidden treasures and portals to forgotten marvels and little-known history of interwar Hong Kong, Prudence Lau and Vanessa Yeung show us how Art Deco heritage bears witness to the city’s societal progress in various aspects, early efforts at modernization before the postwar era, and its aesthetic connections with the internation

In the digital era with its ever-evolving marketing landscape, it is increasingly important for companies to find new and better ways to stand out. One of the most effective means to attract attention and build customer relationships is through skilled brand storytelling. A compelling narrative that resonates with target audience(s), plus the potential for hyperpersonalisation and sensory immersion, is key.This book is a concise, practical guide to brand storytelling that is useful for students and executives alike. It begins with an exploration of the neuroscience behind the art and appeal of storytelling, followed by the basic principles and astep-by-step framework for everyday practitioners. Packed with valuable insights and actionable strategies, it features well-crafted real-world examples from various businesses in Hong Kong, China, and around the world.

The translation elucidates the complex metaphors, mythological and historical figures, and nomenclature of the Daoist tradition in thoughtfully rendered English.The Daoist Liturgy of the Most High for Daily Recitation (Taishang xuanmen gongke jing 太上玄門功課經) is performed in Daoist temples every morning and evening. The ritual aims at a perfected state for self-cultivation and serves as a religious prayer for universal salvation from sufferings and calamities in the world. The liturgical performance includes the recitation of texts from a broad spectrum of Daoist traditions, including scriptures, chants, divine proclamations, litany of repentance, incantations, and hymns, which offers major insights into the living Daoist beliefs and ritual traditions in contemporary Chinese communities.This complete, meticulous English translation, based primarily on an extant Chinese edition from 1906, is presented in a bilingual format with the original Chinese text, accompanied by annotations, and a w

The Sublime Object of Orientalism proposes that globalised Asian physical cultural practices such as taiji, qigong, yoga, and meditation can be understood by examining the intimate connection between Western orientalism and the Romantic aesthetic notion of the sublime. The book recasts ‘orientalist physical culture’ as practices animated by the sublime and argues that this relationship is stronger than has hitherto been recognised by commentators.Bowman combines new readings of philosophers and cultural critics such as Slavoj Žižek and Jane Iwamura with analyses of film, media, and Asian physical practices and their entrepreneurial forms to shed light on the quest to articulate a philosophy of orientalist physical culture. He also explores ways to make sense of orientalist physical culture in the contemporary world and evaluate the often-problematic ideologies that circulate around these cultural practices without either uncritically accepting their value or rejecting them outright. Th

A text that has been poorly understood and unfairly denigrated over the yearsThe Liezi is a work attributed to the Daoist Lie Yukou, who, according to the traditional account, lived during the later part of the fifth and first part of the fourth centuries BCE. This places him between the first wave of philosophers of the pre-Han “Hundred Schools” (notably Lao Zi, Confucius, Mo Di, and Deng Xi) and the second wave, from mid-fourth to the end of the third centuries BCE. Thus, he may be said to have responded to the former and prefigured the latter.The Liezi we have today is the recension by the Xuanxue (Dark Learning, third to fifth centuries CE) scholar Zhang Zhan and is accompanied by Zhang’s commentary, which is a philosophical work in its own right and comparable to the commentaries of Wang Bi on the Laozi and Guo Xiang on the Zhuangzi. It is an engaging work, presenting profound philosophical ideas in a straightforward, down-to-earth, and sometimes humorous way, which makes it an ad

Zhao Hai Tien’s creative explorations are characterized by the diversity of media in her work—from airbrush on glass and acrylic on canvas to calligraphic experiments, large-scale public murals and oil paintings. Her practice blends technical precision with expressive freedom and spiritual influences. Over more than three decades of Buddhist and Taoist study—and twenty-four years under the guidance of a respected qigong master—Hai Tien’s work has shifted from contemplative, figurative compositions to liberated, spiritually resonant expressions that capture the flow of energy and inner awareness in vibrant, form-defying strokes.Her first solo show, Recent Works of Hai Tien, opened at the Alliance Française in Hong Kong (1972), launching a sustained presence in the local art scene, and leading to solo exhibitions in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Berlin. Her work was also presented in prestigious group exhibitions across Asia, including the First Hong Kong Biennale (1971). Her most notable pub

Published in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme at City University of Hong Kong, this book features interviews with 20 programme alumni, highlighting their achievements and societal impact in a wide range of industries including finance, IT, manufacturing, and more. Featuring graduates from Hong Kong and around the world, the stories merge personal experiences with academic insights to showcase how the DBA programme has driven professional development, leadership growth, and mindset shifts, connecting theory with real-world practice.

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals of Hong Kong traces its origins to 1870, when it was first established as Tung Wah Hospital. Over time, it evolved into one of Hong Kong’slargest and most diversified charitable organizations. Today,it remains a vital and innovative institution, providing a wide range of services tailored to the needs of the public,making it renowned among Chinese-owned organizations.This book chronicles Tung Wah’s 150-year journey,highlighting recent developments while outlining broader historical perspectives. Divided into three parts—1870s–1950s, 1960s–1990s, and 2000–2020—the book examineshow Tung Wah has adapted to changing times. Throughmedical care, education, social services, cultural andtraditional services, Tung Wah has played an indispensablerole in shaping Hong Kongʼs development. Amid the cityʼspolitical, economic, and social transformations, Tung Wah has continually refined its governance structures and expanded its service portfolio to address emerging public

For Mikhail Gorbachev, the end of the Cold War was not just an event but the result of painstaking planning. Was he the ender of the old Soviet Union and the Cold War, or the pioneer of a new era?If not for his decisiveness, the Cold War would not have ended in 1991. Then the Russia we know today might have been a much different place. But what made Gorbachev so determined to put an end to the great power rivalry that emerged at the end of World War lI? In fact, the international relations of today are closely linked to many decisions made by Gorbachev more than 30 years ago. And, while many books have been written about the end of the Cold War and related changes—the reunification of Germany, independence for former Soviet states, repaired Sino-Soviet relations—this is the first to showcase Gorbachev’s perspectives through the years. Translated from the original Russian, this volume features a selection of Gorbachev’s correspondence from 1984 to 2022, with letters from world leaders,

《何澤攝影合集》由《單色通道》及《迷漓都市》兩本作品合輯而成。《單色通道》拍攝於1995年，那是香港面對主權移交的歷史時刻。何澤以紅與黑兩種顏色為基調，將城市的喧囂與躁動封存於靜默的影像檔案中。在暗紅的安全燈色調下，大街小巷、擦身而過的行人、看似毫無意義的日常片段，都被抽離了現實的色彩，化為一座符碼的迷宮。這批影像拒絕提供線性敘事，它們只揭示一個真相：所有影像皆誕生於光的消逝與重組，誕生於時間的凝固與流逝。《迷漓都市》，拍攝於2025。何澤以另一種面貌回應前作。如果說《單色通道》是將城市浸泡於顯影液的暗房之中，那麼《迷漓都市》則是把香港置入巨型廣告箱之內──霓虹燈光、螢光色彩、流動的影像從四面八方湧來，我們的空間早已被資訊碾碎。何澤刻意以慢快門拍攝，讓影像散焦、模糊、晃動，彷彿城市不再是可供「觀看」的靜態物件，而是隨著身體移動而持續變化的動態場域。紅與黑的基調不再，換來的是既憂鬱又浪漫的螢光色彩，折射出這個時代虛實交錯的本質。《單色通道》與《迷漓都市》相隔三十年，拍攝手法卻同樣偏離傳統攝影對「聚焦精準」的追求。這種一以貫之的選擇，恰恰揭示了何澤的攝影觀：對他而言，攝影並非只是眼睛的工作，而是身心整體與所處環境互動的結果。那些晃動的燈光、暈染的色彩、不確切的輪廓，既是香港街景的切片，也是拍攝者在城市節奏中的所感所知。一如他在荒野中長跑三十年──不張揚、不解釋，只是一步一步向前，在漫長的孤獨中進入心靈的最深處。“HO CHAK’s Photo Collection” is a collection combining “Monochrome Passage” & “Ethereal Metropolis”.“Monochrome Passage”, photographed in 1995, emerged at the historical moment of Hong Kong’s impending sovereignty transfer. Working with red and black as his tonal foundation, Ho Chak sealed the city’s restlessness and turbulence within a silent archive of images. Under the dark crimson

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