[Hong Kong topic 2025]

【by Ka-ming Wu, June 2025】 This short essay aims to discuss the new scholarly field of Public Humanities in Hong Kong, Asia. It teases out the meanings of public by figuring out how Public Anthropolog …

【by Enoch Yee-lok Tam, June 2025】 Since the handover of sovereignty in 1997, Hong Kong’s social activism and political movements have garnered increasing global exposure and intense discussion, reachi …

【by Lucas Wong, June 2025】 Donald Trump’s return to office has signaled a “declaration of war” on higher education, as he demands unwavering obedience from academics through threats of funding cuts. H …

【by Ka-Wei Pang, June 2025】 I am old school. I like greeting each student with good morning as they enter the classroom in the morning. However, in recent years, only a few responded. It is not becaus …

【by Mei-ting Li, June 2025】 Queer fandom studies have mushroomed in Asian cities, driven by the emerging queer representation in popular media and the visibility of digital fans, particularly in Korea …

【by Clayton LO Keng Chi, June 2025】 Introduction Disability Studies in Hong Kong has undergone significant transformation from a predominantly medical model towards a more inclusive, rights-based, and …

【by Benny Lim, June 2025】 Introduction As of 2024, the average life expectancy in Hong Kong stands at 85.42 years, which is amongst the highest in the world (Tsang, 2024). According to Wong and Yeung …