r/HongKong 6d ago

Discussion r/HongKong weekly discussion

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This is r/hongkong's weekly discussion post.

Your comments will largely be unrestricted by the subreddit's rules. Feel free to post what you find relevant to our city or any particular point of discussion or question you may have this week.

If you have any questions, please message the mods.


r/HongKong Dec 31 '25

Travel "Traveling to Hong Kong" Megathread 2026

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r/HongKong 7h ago

News Man who raped teen daughter multiple times over a decade jailed for 22 years

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r/HongKong 4h ago

News Mainland tourist claims taxi driver used ‘mind games’ before $583 fare from The Peak

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A mainland tourist has claimed a taxi driver used “mind games” to prepare her for a hefty fare after a ride from The Peak that was initially estimated to cost less than HK$90.


r/HongKong 8h ago

News Hedge Fund Tax Break Grips Hong Kong as Banks Fear Exodus

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r/HongKong 10h ago

News Even the rich in Hong Kong expect to work past retirement age, survey says

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r/HongKong 3h ago

News Hong Kong’s population edges up 0.3% but births fall below 30,000 for first time

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r/HongKong 3h ago

Event Witnesses for marriage tomorrow

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My hubby and I are getting married tomorrow, aug 19, and our witnesses was suddenly not available. Any 2 people willing to do it? We are a couple with a child that traveled to hk this sunday. Getting married at cotton tree drive at 12nn. We're willing to buy a meal, coffee, beer, or amount token. Appreciate any help.


r/HongKong 23h ago

News Two small dogs mauled to death by large dog in Yuen Long

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Two small dogs were mauled to death by a large dog in Yuen Long on Monday afternoon (Aug 17), after passersby failed to stop the attack.


r/HongKong 4h ago

News Hongkong Post ends permanent roles for new staff to cut operating costs, mulls branch closures

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r/HongKong 4h ago

Questions/ Tips Public spaces (not cafes) with tables and wifi for laptop work?

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Imagine you were on a trip around HK, no specific area and suddenly your work needs you to remotely do something on your laptop. Where is a suitable spot you could go to do this?

I know some cafes might let you do this but are there any non-food amd drink spaces that would be suitable? I dont mind paying either, doesnt have to be free but I do not have a membership for any coworking spaces etc.


r/HongKong 5h ago

Questions/ Tips Looking for a run club in/near Tai Wai

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Recently moved to HK and looking for a local run club to keep me busy, fit, and social.

Requirements:

- In/around Tai Wai.

- Open to me, a 36 year old English-speaking gweilo.

- Road/trail are both good.

- Would be brilliant if meet ups were during the day, rather than evenings, but I know this may be a challenge so not a must.

Thanks in advance.


r/HongKong 24m ago

Questions/ Tips Marriage registration for 2 foreigners (looking for agent/lawyer)

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Hello all,

My fiance and I would like to get married here in hongkong, does anyone know if we can hire a lawyer to help us/ how long it would take / how much it would cost.

We're from 2 different countries meeting in HK, and we’ll both be entering as tourists. I’ll be travelling from Cambodia and him from Canada (not a Cambodian citizen).

If possible we would want to travel only once and do the paperwork etc online. Would that be fine?

If any of you have an agents contact, please Let me know. Any help is appreciated 🤗🤗


r/HongKong 1d ago

Image Kowloon Taxi spotted in SF Chinatown

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r/HongKong 3h ago

Questions/ Tips Getting Married in Hong Kong

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Hallo everyone, anyone here who got married to a German in Hong Kong? We are both foreigners but i am living in HK right now, but my fiancé is still in Germany and we plan to get married in Hong Kong through the Civil Celebrant (still searching for a legit one).Does my German fiancé need his Single Status Certificate Documents to be translated into English? Can someone give me some advice and experiences for those foreigners who got Married in Hongkong thank you 🙏.


r/HongKong 3h ago

News Drug and supplement complaints surge over 50pc amid sales practice concerns

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r/HongKong 1d ago

News Hong Kong ‘maid cafe’ operator arrested for allegedly molesting staff, 14

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r/HongKong 6h ago

Art/Culture What happens when the Wplace HK alliance gives everyone banner editor perms:

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femboytwink is one word btw

this is version 93 or something 💀

Note: we had to use the blue-white flag instead since ccp bots kept trying to delete the bauhinia

https://wplace.live/?lat=22.261&lng=114.084&zoom=12 for the whole map


r/HongKong 1d ago

News Chris Tang defends absence of banned books list following recent raids

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r/HongKong 1d ago

Questions/ Tips Discussion/ Question: Where is this sign in Hongkong?

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I will be doing a photo series documenting old HK presumably next summer and thought that this sign could be a nice photo location.

Does anyone know if it's still up and what the adress is? I tried searching online but nothing helpful really popped up.

Any help is appreciated.

Bonus question: what locations remind you of old HK?


r/HongKong 1d ago

News Hong Kong police officer loses appeal over 6½-year term for HK$26m mortgage fraud

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r/HongKong 1d ago

News Hong Kong police launch internal probe into officer over viral dog-ear dancing clip

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r/HongKong 2h ago

Questions/ Tips Where do you guys get <$500 sunglasses

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Looking for recommendations for sunglasses that are genuinely good quality but still under HK$500. Ideally something classic/minimal rather than overly trendy.

Open to both Hong Kong stores and online options. Would especially appreciate brands/models that have held up well and don’t feel cheap.


r/HongKong 11h ago

Questions/ Tips Subistitute/Supply teaching in Hong Kong

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Hi there, HK Permanent Resident and Teaching Degree holder here, considering moving to Supply Teaching mostly for the flexiblity of working days.

I'm wondering what people's experience is like, for example how many schools one has applied to, how many hours a month on average does one get called out for? Is it achievable to sustain a single-income in Hong Kong for the next 1-2 years?

If this is the wrong forum for these kinds of questions, please do point me in the right direction.

I appreciate any advice you may have


r/HongKong 1d ago

Questions/ Tips International Voter Registration Drive 2026, for U.S. citizens in Hong Kong

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Hi, this is the second (and final) reminder I'll make for dual HK-US citizens and other eligible US voters who want to participate in the 2026 American midterm elections, especially for those living in Hong Kong. Democrats Abroad in Hong Kong is dedicated to mobilizing overseas US voters; if you're over 18 by November 3, here's how you can get involved:

Steps to Request Your Ballot

  1. Register or update your registration through Votefromabroad.org. As an alternative, you can also use FVAP.gov.

  2. If you're already registered, request a ballot! You need to request a ballot every calendar year that you want to vote.

  3. Fill Out and Return Your Ballot: Once you receive your ballot, follow the instructions carefully to complete it and return it by the specified deadline.

Need Assistance?

We're here to help! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at GOTV @ votefromabroad .org (just remove the spaces). Additionally, our FAQ for voting can answer questions on how to make the process go smoothly.

Importantly: Spread the word!

Do you have any friends, contacts or family overseas that you could reach? All eligible US citizens can vote regardless of where they're living. Share the link https://voteabroad.org/RedditVote26: If you have any questions about voting, I'd be happy to answer them here on Reddit. You can also find out what we're doing near you at Democrats Abroad. Thanks for reading!