Our November 2024 issue – Long Live the Truth is now published.
Post-pandemic 2024 sees a world in wars. From the ongoing Russia-Ukrainian and Israel-Hamas wars to the recent Lebanon conflict, the call for peace is pressing. In this issue, our reporters travelled to Japan and brought back the message of peace-making.
Our Periscope features how Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum presents an incomplete narrative of Japan as an atomic bomb victim without addressing the true causes of World War II. A Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor, having learned about Japan’s war crimes in Singapore at the age of 78, is now dedicated to tell the truth and promote peace.
In the People section, a retired Vietnam soldier searches for remains on the battleground.
A TV host learns to be a better mother after running a people-hunting show in China. A Chinese craftsman dedicates his life to making traditional paper.
Other stories tell the struggles of Hong Kong democrats and an investigation into illegal mainland Chinese photographers working in Hong Kong. Away from the negativity, Hong Kong athletes are trying to make rope skipping an Olympic event. A local organisation provides free sports classes to those in need. In China, a new online game Wukong drives tourists visiting the real-life game locations. Our reporters are concerned about the environment, with stories highlighting the carol restoration in Hong Kong and the sole paper recycling factory in Hong Kong.
Our era is fast-paced, complex, and unpredictable. In times of conflict and uncertainty, Varsity stands with those in need and strive for peace together.
I hope you have an enjoyable read.
Cynthia Chan
Chief Editor
