December Issue, 1999     No. LIII

Despite complaints from different quarters, the government still thinks that widening Tolo Highway is "an 'ultimate solution' for common good". Go to article

RELATED ARTICLE: Impact on Water Sports

Social Issues: 
UNDYING PORTUGUESE LEGACY

Macau will return to Chinese rule in less than a month. Although Portuguese influence will be diminished, its culture remains. Go to article

Social Issues:
TIME BOMBS OVERHEAD

Illegal structures threaten people's lives; yet they are found everywhere in old districts of Hong Kong. Go to article

Social Issues: 
STRIVE TO INNOVATE

Youth centres redevelop programmes for teenagers. Go to article

Education:
TALENTS POP UP

The Quality Education Fund gives students an opportunity to find themselves outside their studies. Go to article

RELATED ARTICLE: Alternative view on education

Education:
VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF THE EDUCATION REFORM

The Education Commission has launched an education reform. Discussion has taken place on what tertiary eucation should be like. Variety is the name of the game. Go to article

Culture: 
SURVIVAL OF CULTURAL MAGAZINES

There are at least 600 magazines circulating in Hong Kong. However, Hong Kong's market is not diverse enough to support these magazines. Go to article

Leisure: 
STUDENT UNION ON AIR

It's not a common student union - it's a student union that has its own territory-wide radio channel. Go to article

Leisure: 
INLINE SKATING

Contrary to popular belief, many people who do inline skating do not skate to catch up with the trend. Go to article

Science: 
AN END TO FAMINE

A shortfall in the food supply might affect the people of China. The introduction of super hybrid rice might solve te problem. Go to article

RELATED ARTICLE: Genetically Modified Food - Safety a Concern

People: 
RACHEL CHIU FEELS EMPTY WITHOUT SPORT

Rachel Chiu Pik Kwan is a host of a children's programme and an amateur athlete. Go to article

People: 
EPHEMERAL YET MEANINGFUL

Faith Liu has been taking care of the terminally ill for 14 years. She gives the patients courage to face death. Go to article

Cover Story: A closer look at Shanghainese barbershops. Go to article
 

Culture: Many cultural magazines are struggling to survive. Go to article

Science: Hybrid rice might be a solution to famine. Go to article

Photo features: Seasoned tangerines - profitable tradition. Go to article

From the editor:
WELCOME 2000 WITH CLEANLINESS

Letters to the editor

Answerman:
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE THE CAPITAL CITY OF CHINA AGAIN, WHERE WOULD IT BE?

This website is designed by Alex Chow