Periscope April 2019 – Finding the Right Care
The structural problem of overcapacity has long existed in the public medical sector. With increasing number of patients, public hospitals in...
Every Second Counts
First aid is a crucial yet overlooked part of medical service. More citizens now have to learn first aid to make time for the paramedics to save lives.
Traditional but Unconventional
Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital is expected to open in late 2024. The hospital will integrate Chinese and Western medicine elements.
Home Sweet Home
With the growing elderly population in Hong Kong, foreign labour might be a solution to the problem of lack of caregivers.
Periscope December 2018 – Space Hunt
Plastic flowers, toys and electronic products bearing the label “Made in Hong Kong” were sold around the world in the 1960s and 1970s back...
Canteen Conundrum
Many factory canteens inside industrial buildings are serving outsiders illegally. Canteen owners criticise the outdated regulations and call for the government to review relevant policies.
Creative Quandary
With the increasing rent of industrial buildings, some local artists are forced to look for cheaper alternatives. The land lease and outdated regulations of industrial buildings are also causing them headaches.
Industrial Inhabitants
Hong Kong has some 1,400 industrial buildings which are illegal to live in. Despite the violation of law and safety concerns, many still choose to live there because of the unaffordable housing prices elsewhere.
Periscope November 2018 – The Education Dilemma
Hong Kong's education system has been surrounded by controversies over the past decade. These controversies include Moral and National education, the Territory-wide System Assessment...
The Problem Behind the University Admission System
Academics voice concern over fairness and social mobility, as the number of non-JUPAS students admitted to prestigious programmes is on the rise.
