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In June 1992, Chris Patten went to Hong Kong as the last British governor, to try to prepare it not—as other British colonies over the decades—for independence, but for handing back in 1997 to the Chinese, from whom most of its territory had been leased 99 years previously. Over the next five years, he kept this diary, which describes in detail how Hong Kong was run as a British colony and what happened as the handover approached. The book gives unprecedented insights into negotiating with the Chinese.

Kong is a young adult Singaporean of Burmese descent who muses over his life's experiences. He talks openly and honestly lays his thoughts and feelings on a myriad of topics that he encounters as he trudges on or powers through his life.

Niels var den sidste og længstsiddende konge blandt Estridsen-sønnerne. Det gik fint i 25 år, men daNiels' søn Magnus den Stærke kløver hovedet på sin rival, kongsemnet Knud Lavard, blev landet drevet ud i en blodig borgerkrig, som skulle blive fatal for bådeNiels og sønnike. Gorm den Gamle, Harald Blåtand, Svend Tveskæg Kan du din kongerække? Hvis ikke, så er hjælpen her nu. Med afsæt i de enkelte regenter genfortællerHans Erik Havsteen og Anders Olling hele Danmarkshistorien.

Life Between Titles is a podcast about what happens after one chapter ends and before the next begins. Hosted by Savan Kong, this series explores identity, purpose, and personal growth in the moments when life slows down and the job title disappears. Through candid conversations with leaders, creators, and people in transition, each episode looks at how we rebuild meaning, stay resilient, and rediscover who we are when the structure of work falls away. Topics include leadership, career transitions, unemployment, family dynamics, relationships, personal development, and the evolving role of ...

KongHans måtte dele Slesvig og Holsten med sin lillebror Frederik, men fik tilranet sig Sverige, da han slog Sten Sture den Ældres bondehær i 1497. Fuld af tro på egne evner sendte han en tungt udrustet lejehær ud i det vintervåde Ditmarsken. Det skulle vise sig at være en enormt dårlig idé. Også: Gribshunden på bundet af havet og en elskerinde ved navn Jernskæg. Gorm den Gamle, Harald Blåtand, Svend Tveskæg Kan du din kongerække? Hvis ikke, så er hjælpen her nu.

Hong Kong Confidential is a podcast designed to educate and entertain. Jules Hannaford interviews interesting people in Hong Kong about their lives, personal journeys and secrets. Guests share their wisdom, experiences and insights with our audience. Guests include a doula, a dating and relationship coach, community leaders, LGBTQ+ activists, human rights defenders, abuse survivors, psychologists, life coaches, recovered addicts, authors, a fire fighter, a matchmaker, accomplished business women and many more. They all have fascinating stories to share.

ChatterBeans© is the podcast where Isaac Kong shares a coffee and a conversation with remarkable people from every walk of life. Real people. Real stories. Each episode invites you into a warm, unfiltered chat about their journeys - the pivotal moments, hard-won lessons, and challenges they’ve overcome - as well as the joyful, funny, and surprising stories that shape who they are. From creators and innovators to everyday legends, ChatterBeans serves up intimate, thought-provoking conversations that linger long after the last sip.

From 4STRIPES in Hong Kong, host Philip Wong (aka Rolling Thunder) talks to different Jiu Jitsu practitioners from all over Asia, from white belts to black belts, on various topics such as, gym culture, trends in Asia, recent news, juicy stories, and much much more.

Representing...raw and authentic conversations with notable people from all different backgrounds and professions. From your favorite celebrities, best selling authors to newsmakers, these are people you THINK you know. They'll share their stores and experiences and you'll find out who they really are, what the stand for and you'll find out what they represent. Subscribe to Reppin for a unique blend of Hollywood insights and real-life lessons that transcend the silver screen. From navigating the cutthroat industry to mastering the art of resilience, our podcast delivers universal wisdom for ...

Welcome to our podcast, where we dive deep into true crime and explore using real clues to solve the real crime emergency of murder for hire. Join us each episode as we discuss the recent Yudowitz family case and dissect the evidence to find new clues that could help crack the case. From analyzing forensic data to interviewing key witnesses and experts, we leave no stone unturned in our quest for the truth. If you’re a true crime enthusiast or just looking to learn more about the criminal system, this is the podcast for you. Tune in today and help us solve this big case. This first episode ...

Welcome to our podcast, where we dive deep into true crime and explore using real clues to solve the real crime emergency of murder for hire. Join us each episode as we discuss the recent Yudowitz family case and dissect the evidence to find new clues that could help crack the case. From analyzing forensic data to interviewing key witnesses and experts, we leave no stone unturned in our quest for the truth. If you’re a true crime enthusiast or just looking to learn more about the criminal system, this is the podcast for you. Tune in today and help us solve this big case. This first episode ...

Through the eyes of two frontline journalists comes a gripping narrative history of the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement centered around a cast of core activists, culminating in the 2019 mass protests and Beijing's brutal crackdown. Hong Kong was an experiment in governance. Handed back to China...

Catching worms - Juk chung 捉蟲If you thought Hong Kong was a safe city think again…Every series we release a new case of true crime from the streets of Hong Kong.---A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.