What is Hong Kong Like?

Many friends and visitors to the site have asked me for my thoughts about the current political situation in Hong Kong. The answer has been evident by the way different sections of society have acted and reacted to the increasingly tense standoff between the Hong Kong Government and people. Succinctly, I observe that:-

– Hong Kong people (exemplified by the protesters and their supporters) are Creative, Courageous and Committed to a free, positive and lawful Hong Kong

– Hong Kong Police are Committed and Loyal to a free, positive and lawful Hong Kong

– Hong Kong Government (epitomized by “Curry Lamb” and her cabinet) is Weak, Leaderless and Loyal to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China

These two photos (taken in and around The University of Hong Kong), show Hong Kong endures. Thank you for your wishes.

Ching Cheong Chinaman Notable Name

Ching Cheong, a veteran journalist who was jailed in mainland China for three years on trumped-up espionage charges, blamed the government for pushing the unpopular [extradition bill in Hong Kong] in the face of opposition from groups across a diverse political spectrum, including the legal sector and even some pro-Beijing figures.

“They have completely ignored all the peaceful, rational and non-violent expressions. The frustrations are felt across the board,” he said. “The students’ emotions are just an expression of Hong Kong society. They feel there is no way out.” (12 June 2019)

The journalist Ching Cheong has an unfortunate, ironic name because so much cultural sensitivity befalls the term "Ching Chong".

ChingChongChinaMan went to milk a cow
ChingChongChinaMan didn't know how
ChingChongChinaMan pulled the wrong tit
ChingChongChinaMan got covered in sh%t

Additional links to the history of the anti-Chinese slur (here and here). The racial slur has been used for over 100 years.

Kennedy Wong Notable Name of the Day

Kennedy Wong Ying-ho, spokesman for an alliance (Safeguard HK) that claimed to have collected 930,000 signaturesfrom residents supporting the extradition bill. Pro-establishment solicitor and a Hong Kong member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

The meaning of Kennedy is "helmet head; ugly head"

About Novel HKSAR Names
Name Category: Rare 

Cartman from South Park and Kennedy Wong Ying-ho from Hong Kong

Carrie Lam demonstrates traditional Asian values in governing Hong Kong

We all know that, in general, Asian values are more paternalistic (reference: Confucian teachings) whereas Western values are less hierarchical (reference: John Stuart Mill).

Carrie Lam, despite being a female leader, revealed her true values as Hong Kong’s leader with the use of her own metaphor when describing the current situation of protesters against the extradition bill:

“To use a metaphor, I’m a mother too, I have two sons,” she said. “If I let him have his way every time my son acted like that, such as when he didn’t want to study, things might be OK between us in the short term.

“But if I indulge his wayward behaviour, he might regret it when he grows up. He will then ask me: ‘Mum, why didn’t you call me up on that back then?’” 

— Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, CE, HK

This is why the majority of Hongkongers do not respect Carrie Lam. Lam treats Hongkongers, to use her own metaphor literally, as though she is the authority figure who must be obeyed by the lesser experienced, lesser educated and lesser evolved citizens. Lam does not respect other people’s views, especially those who are beneath her. The only individuals who Lam will listen to are those who are hierarchically above her (ie, the head of the China Liaison Office in HK and obviously China’s supreme leader Xi Jinping who can stay on as supreme leader of China indefinitely.

Hong Kong does not have a strong independent leader ... but most Hongkongers know this anyway because China chooses who becomes the chief executive of Hong Kong, which means the chief executive of Hong Kong always knows her/his place within the paternalistic hierarchy of China.

Don't Shoot Our Kids ... They Need To Get An Education

I wonder what his name is?*

Why shoot our heads? You are police not slaughters !

A Hong Kong mothers' group joined the anti-extradition bill protest on Friday 14 June 2019 (pic The Guardian)

* It is odd that the local newspaper SCMP will quote Hong Kong people with funny notable names in their news articles (see examples here like Bond and Glacier), whereas so far The Guardian has only managed to find Hongkongers called Brian, Issac, Mandy and other ordinary names (examples here).

Hong Kong Protest Against Extradition Law with Notable Names

Go Hong Kong! Add Oil !!

Protesters young and old, workers and professionals, poor and privileged are out to stop the Hong Kong Government from passing a bill that will erode away Hong Kong's freedom and autonomy as we know it. Please help support the protests!!

This blog will also pay attention to the numerous people (mostly proud Hongkongers) who pop up with their Notable Names.

Here are a few names spotted from the first day of protests on 12th June 2019.

Bond Ng, lawyer, Hong Kong 

Name category: Rare; job-based?

Of Middle English and Old English origin, and the meaning of Bond is "peasant farmer".

Elpis Yip (Ms), barista, Malaysian Chinese in Hong Kong

Name category: Creation; Substitution (from Elvis); Translocation (from Elpida)

Glacier Chung Ching Kwong, a core member of Keyboard Frontline, an NGO advocating a free online environment, Hong Kong

Name category: Creation; Nature-based

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Lokman Tsui, a professor at Chinese University researching media and technology, Hong Kong

Name category: Creation; Man-suffix

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References

Bond Ng, lawyer, Hong Kong

9:24PM 12 June 2019

Online groupadministrator arrested, lawyer says

An administrator of a Telegram instant messaging group was arrested for allegedly conspiring with others to charge the Legislative Council Complex and block roads. Police showed up at the home of Ivan Ip, in his early 20s, with a search warrant on Tuesday night, his lawyer Bond Ng said on Wednesday. Ip was arrested for conspiracy to commit a public nuisance.

Elpis Yip (Ms), barista, Malaysian Chinese in HK

11:37AM 12 June 2019

Singing hymns

Elpis Yip, in her 40s and originally from Malaysia, is standing between protesters and anti-riot police outside the east entrance of Legco, trying to pacify both sides by singing hymns.

Yip, a barista who works at Pavilion Cafe, joined the rally around Legco at 6.30am. "When I first joined the front line this morning, I was a bit frightened. But I quickly resumed inner peace as I know I am here to help both sides calm down," she says.

Glacier Chung Ching Kwong, a core member of Keyboard Frontline, an NGO advocating a free online environment, Hong Kong (SCMP article)

Lokman Tsui, a professor at Chinese University researching media and technology, Hong Kong (SCMP article)

 
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Chihuahua Ng Notable Name of the Day 2283

Chihau Huang , Notice of Bankruptcy Order, Court of First Instance (8 May 2015), Hong Kong. 

OK, this one is made up! Chihuahua does sound good though.

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Myanmar Rooting for Liverpool Champions League Final

Liverpool Tottenham Hotspur Champions League Madrid

Our taxi driver in Myanmar, who took us to the Savoy Hotel, is a huge Reds fan!

1 June 2019 Champions League Final Tottenham Hotspur Liverpool at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, Spain

Joean Law Notable Name of the Day 2282

Joean Law Fung-Kuen, C584xxx, notice of bankruptcy order in the High Court of the HKSAR Court of First Instance, (11 January 2019), Hong Kong

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Winsome Chan Notable Name of the Day 2281

Winsome Chan Man-yee , notice of bankruptcy order, Court of First Instance (26 June 2015), Hong Kong

see other Winsome names

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare; somewhat common in Hong Kong

Jones Chan Notable Name of the Day 2280

Jones Chan Wai-chung , Notice of Bankruptcy Order, Court of First Instance (8 May 2015), Hong Kong

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare

Simmy Ching Notable Name of the Day 2279

Simmy Ching Chi-mei , Notice of Bankruptcy Order, Court of First Instance (8 May 2015), Hong Kong

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Sallie Lai Notable Name of the Day 2278

Sallie Lai Suk-man , notice to creditors by trustee (to be discharged from their bankruptcy), Court of First Instance (26 June 2015), Hong Kong

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare

Alda Chow Notable Name of the Day 2277

Alda Chow Mei-ling , notice to creditors by trustee (to be discharged from their bankruptcy), Court of First Instance (26 June 2015), Hong Kong

Of Old German origin, and the meaning of Alda is "old, prosperous".

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare

Melody Mak Notable Name of the Day 2276

Melody Mak Wai-yee , notice to creditors by trustee (to be discharged from their bankruptcy), Court of First Instance (26 June 2015), Hong Kong

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare

Antine Lee Notable Name of the Day 2275

Antine Lee Chi-ming , notice to creditors by trustee (to be discharged from their bankruptcy), Court of First Instance (26 June 2015), Hong Kong

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Elvis Cheung Notable Name of the Day 2274

Elvis Cheung Wing-hay , notice to creditors by trustee (to be discharged from their bankruptcy), Court of First Instance (26 June 2015), Hong Kong

see other Elvis names

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare; Self-important; somewhat common in Hong Kong

Darek Ching Notable Name of the Day 2273

Darek Ching , notice of bankruptcy order, Court of First Instance (26 June 2015), Hong Kong

The name Darek means "people's ruler".

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare

Hidde Cheung Notable Name of the Day 2272

Hidde Cheung Lai Ching , notice of bankruptcy order, Court of First Instance (26 June 2015), Hong Kong

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Jelly Poon Notable Name of the Day 2271

Jelly Poon Ching formerly known as Jelly Ng Ching , notice of bankruptcy order, Court of First Instance (26 June 2015), Hong Kong

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Alexson Leung Notable Name of the Day 2270

Alexson Leung Chi-wan , notice of bankruptcy order, Court of First Instance (26 June 2015), Hong Kong

Son of Alex?

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation; son-suffix

Carmel Wong Notable Name of the Day 2269

Carmel Wong Hau-ching , Notice of Bankruptcy Order, Court of First Instance (8 May 2015), Hong Kong

As a girls' name (also used as boys' name Carmel). It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Carmel is "garden, orchard".

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare

Himmy Lee Notable Name of the Day 2268

Himmy Lee Chun-him, Yau Tong; Hong Kong (SCMP Letters 28 May 2013)

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation; Phonetic-based

Kennis So Notable Name of the Day 2267

Kennis So Cho-kwan, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong (SCMP Letters 27 May 2013)

see 2258

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Annis Fung Notable Name of the Day 2266

Annis Fung (Ms), associate professor in the department of applied social studies, City University of Hong Kong 

Of Greek origin, and the meaning of Annis is "satisfaction".

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare

York Cheng Notable Name of the Day 2265

York Cheng, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong (SCMP Letters 22 May 2013) 

see other Yorks here

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare; Geography-based?

Kenn Lau Notable Name of the Day 2264

Kenn Lau, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong (SCMP Letters 17 May 2013)

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare; Deletion; Insertion

Mikie Au Notable Name of the Day 2263

Mikie Au Shui-ha, San Po Kong, Hong Kong (SCMP Letters 17 May 2013)

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Menorah Ng Notable Name of the Day 2262

Menorah Ng, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong (SCMP Letters 14 May 2013)

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Of Hebrew derivation, and the meaning of Menorah is "candlestick".

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare

Can Chan Notable Name of the Day 2261

Can Chan Hoi-yin, Tsing Yi, Hong Kong (SCMP Letters 7 May 2013)

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About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Cannis Wong Notable Name of the Day 2260

Cannis Wong Ming-yan, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong (SCMP Letters 7 May 2013)

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Vick Cheng Notable Name of the Day 2259

Vick Cheng Kwok-keung (Mr), one of 566 people in Hong Kong who are qualified arborists (or tree surgeon)

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare

Kennis So Notable Name of the Day 2258

Kennis So, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong (SCMP Letters 1 May 2013)

see another Kennis here at 1266

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Sheron Wong Notable Name of the Day 2257

Sheron Wong, Y550xxx, notice of bankruptcy order in the High Court of the HKSAR Court of First Instance, (11 January 2019), Hong Kong

Sheron has its root in Hebrew, and the name Sheron means "a fertile plain"

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare

Linka Chan Notable Name of the Day 2256

Linka Chan Wai-kwan, E469xxx, notice of bankruptcy order in the High Court of the HKSAR Court of First Instance, (11 January 2019), Hong Kong

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Emil Wong Notable Name of the Day 2254

Emil Wong Chun-hei, Z909xxx, notice of bankruptcy order in the High Court of the HKSAR Court of First Instance, (4 January 2019), Hong Kong

of Latin origin, and the meaning of Emil is "rival; laborious; eager".

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare

William Tse Wai-lam Notable Name of the Day 2253

William Tse Wai-lam, K452xxx, notice of bankruptcy order in the High Court of the HKSAR Court of First Instance, (4 January 2019), Hong Kong

About Notable Names
Name Category: Common, Phonetic-based

Halley Cheung Notable Name of the Day 2252

Halley Cheung Yin-yeun, also known as Cheung Yin-yuen, H438xxx, No5850 of 2018, Notice of Bankruptcy Order in the High Court of the HKSAR Court of First Instance, Hong Kong (21 December 2018)

A boys' name (also used as girls' name Halley) of Old English origin, and the meaning of Halley is "meadow near the hall; holy".

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare

Dicker Lo Notable Name of the Day 2251

Dicker Lo Chui-kwai, D654xxx, Notice to Creditors by Trustee of the Bankruptcy Ordinance in the High Court of the HKSAR Court of First Instance in Bankruptcy Proceedings, Hong Kong (21 December 2018)

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Simmy Ching Notable Name of the Day 2250

Simmy Ching Chi-mei, D445xxx, Notice to Creditors by Trustee of the Bankruptcy Ordinance in the High Court of the HKSAR Court of First Instance in Bankruptcy Proceedings, Hong Kong (21 December 2018)

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Liza Ho Ka-man Notable Name of the Day 2249

Liza Ho Ka-man, D818xxx, notice of bankruptcy order in the High Court of the HKSAR Court of First Instance, (21 December 2018), Hong Kong

non-phonetic choice of name (not Carmen)

see other Carmens in Hong Kong

About Notable Names
Name Category: Common but rare example of non-phonetic choice of name

Charmy Lau Notable Name of the Day 2248

Charmy Lau Cheuk-man, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong (SCMP 6 March 2012)

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Anson Chan Notable Name of the Day 2247

Anson Chan Long-yin, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong (SCMP letters 4 March 2012)

see many other Anson names here 

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation for females; Rare for males; Son-suffix; somewhat common in Hong Kong

King Li Notable Name of the Day 2246

King Li Lok-wai, hawker, Mongkok, Hong Kong

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare; Self-important

Kellia Wan Notable Name of the Day 2245

Kellia Wan, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong (SCMP letters 2 March 2012)

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Elton Ko Notable Name of the Day 2244

Elton Ko, Ma On Shan, Hong Kong (SCMP letters 21 Feb 2012)

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare; Self-important

BREXIT Drives On

The road ahead ...

 ... as seen from Hong Kong!


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Eloveo Choi Notable Name of the Day 2243

Eloveo Choi Yuk-lan, C404xxx, notice of bankruptcy order in the High Court of the HKSAR Court of First Instance, (4 January 2019), Hong Kong

Love is in the air, I mean, Love is in the name. Happy Valentine's !!

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation

Hedy Law Notable Name of the Day 2242

Hedy Law, winner of HK$10 (US$1.25) McDonalds voucher in a suspicious-looking Lucky Draw organized by Paper One, Hong Kong

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare

Caspar Tsui Notable Name of the Day 2241

Caspar Tsui Ying-wai (Mr), Under Secretary for Labour & Welfare, HKSAR Government (November 2018)     

Tel: 2810 3173 

Email: slwo@lwb.gov.hk

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare

Yannie Hung Notable Name of the Day 2240

Yannie Hung, winner of HK$10 (US$1.25) McDonalds voucher in a suspicious-looking Lucky Draw organized by Paper One, Hong Kong

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see other Yannie and Yammie names

 
About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation; Substitution; Phonetic-based?; somewhat common in Hong Kong

Reana Lau Notable Name of the Day 2239

Reana Lau Lai-yi, G300xxx, Notice to Creditors by Trustee of the Bankruptcy Ordinance in the High Court of the HKSAR Court of First Instance in Bankruptcy Proceedings, Hong Kong (21 December 2018)

Reanna is of Welsh origin, and the meaning of Reanna is "great queen, or goddess".

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation; Deletion

Jefferson Wong Notable Name of the Day 2238

Jefferson Wong King-wai, K463xxx, Notice to Creditors by Trustee of the Bankruptcy Ordinance in the High Court of the HKSAR Court of First Instance in Bankruptcy Proceedings, Hong Kong (21 December 2018)

About Notable Names
Name Category: Rare; Son-suffix

Perlie Chiu Notable Name of the Day 2237

Perlie Chiu Pui-lam, eight-year-old Hongkonger (in February 2012) who is already an accomplished French speaker (reference)

see also Perlie Yu and A Pearl By Any Other Name 

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation; Deletion

Notable Name of the Day 2236 Bosco Wong Chung-chak, local actor and boyfriend to local actress Myolie Wu Hang-yee 

see other Bosco names 0222, 0411 and 0951 Notable Names of the Day

About Notable Names
Name Category: Creation; Substitution; somewhat common in Hong Kong

So Cool Car Plate Tesla Driver Park FAIL

How do you park when your car is on a slope or incline?

This Tesla driver is "so cool" and so couldn't care less!!


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