Hong Kong Problems Archives

Do Hong Kong women have low standards?

By Lulu Jeh | Tuesday, November 6th, 2018

Dear Lulu Jeh: I moved to Hong Kong a few years ago and I haven’t been in a relationship in the whole time that I’ve..

Is Putonghua the Future of Hong Kong?

By Andrea Lo | Monday, October 15th, 2018

I grew up in Hong Kong and am fluent in Cantonese and English. But I don’t speak Putonghua. Every time I reveal this piece of..

Why Does Hong Kong Have So Many Manchildren?

By Andrea Lo | Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

Manchildren: Hong Kong is full of them. Meaning “an immature man,” the term 'manchild' was said to have been invented by Nobel Prize laureate William..

Ask Lulu Jeh: Should I Be Friends With an Ex?

By Lulu Jeh | Wednesday, September 12th, 2018

Dear Lulu Jeh, is it okay to be friends with an ex? I know you’re going to tell me to just do what feels right..

The real reason why we follow superstitions during Chinese New Year

By Andrea Lo | Wednesday, February 21st, 2018

All Tea No Shade with Andrea Lo. Kung hei fat choi! It’s Chinese New Year, and during this time — my favorite of the year —..

Can we stop blaming everything on our past lives?

By Andrea Lo | Friday, November 17th, 2017

All Tea No Shade with Andrea Lo. Some time ago, I was stressing over an unpaid invoice when my mom said: “Maybe it’s just not meant..