Monthly Archives: October 2025

Does it have a diamond inlay?

Posted on October 3, 2025 by biglychee

What was the cost per kilometre of the high-speed rail to Shenzhen? HK$2 billion? I guess this is a bargain in comparison. Still, the government somehow spends HK$450,000 widening a short stretch of sidewalk in order to accommodate photo-taking Mainland … Continue reading →

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Editorial slop

Posted on October 2, 2025 by biglychee

The Standard, for anyone who needs reminding, is a free paper that largely comprises brief English translations of Sing Tao articles. It is tycoon-owned, virulently talks up the property market at every opportunity, and is resolutely pro-Beijing/Hong Kong government. But … Continue reading →

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