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On August 15, 1945, the Second World War ended with the victory of the Allies and Japan's unconditional surrender, ending the unforgettable three years and eight months of Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. Hong Kong history expert Cheng Baohong uses old newspaper documents, old photos, and other materials such as certificates and documents to take you back to this period of history, revealing the situation of people's livelihood before and after Hong Kong was occupied by the Japanese army. This book records many aspects of Hong Kong's history, from the pre-war Hong Kong with clouds of war, to the difficult scenes during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, and then to the post-war Hong Kong returning to the right track. It records how Hong Kong people, facing brutal military and political rule and severe material shortages, relied on their strong will to survive and worked together to overcome a period of dark years.
- AuthorCheng Bo-hung
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2020
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Since the opening of Hong Kong, with the changes of the times and the eating habits of the citizens, various dining places with their own characteristics have emerged, including tea houses, local tea houses, small restaurants, porridge and noodle shops, restaurants serving food from other regions, dai pai dongs, Western restaurants, cha chaan tengs, etc. Over the past century, they have undergone various changes, big or small. Among them are famous tea houses and local tea houses that have disappeared, such as Tak Yun, Ma Yuk Shan, and Wu Yi Xian Guan, restaurants such as Yin Qiong Lin, Jin Ling, Da San Yuan, small restaurants such as Ai Pi Xi, Shen Deng, and Yi Le Yuan, Western restaurants such as Wesleyan, Meridian, and On Lok Yuen, which still evoke endless memories for many people. This book records the changes in Hong Kong's catering industry over the past century through more than 300 pictures and newspaper documents, as well as the origins and evolution of different restaurants, allowing readers to understand Hong Kong's unique food culture in different eras, popular foods, the living conditions of citizens, and the development of different districts in Hong Kong.
- AuthorCheng Po-hung
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2021
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Tea holds great significance in the lives of Hong Kong people. It is commonly found in tea restaurants, tea houses, and daily living spaces, and is even depicted on our banknotes. Despite its small size, this beverage encapsulates thousands of years of Chinese tea culture and our colonial history. This book aims to explore the transformation and growth of Hong Kong's tea trade from the 19th century to the present through text organization and interviews with veteran tea shop owners and tea experts. By savoring a cup of tea, readers can gain insights into Hong Kong's journey from a port city to an international metropolis, witness the evolving relationship between Hong Kong, the mainland, and tea, and discover the essence, trends, and future of local tea culture.
- AuthorLin Xuehong
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2019
A group of literature professors and scholars from diverse backgrounds gather weekly to hike, exchanging ideas and emotions. The resulting poems reflect this distinctive fusion of people, location, and era. This collection, spanning over a decade from 2011 to 2022, features more than 170 poems, showcasing the natural beauty of Hong Kong's outskirts and the allure of classical poetry. The interplay of stimulating thoughts, the unity of the humanistic spirit, and the diverse hiking groups create a touching backdrop that captures the essence of Hong Kong.
- AuthorZhang Longxi, Zhang Hongsheng, Zhang Jian
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2023
"The Beginning of an Entrepot" by Dr. Lam Chun-cheung is a pioneering historical work that re-examines overlooked aspects of early Hong Kong history. The book covers topics such as the discovery of Hong Kong Island, the origin of its name, village and place name conventions, and early developments in urban construction, land policy, judiciary, education, commerce, trade, and finance. The book offers fresh insights and controversial viewpoints that will engage readers and stimulate further discussion.
- AuthorLam Chun Cheung
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2019
Hong Kong's streets are criss-crossed like a spider's web. Even if you often move through them, how much do you really know about them? These street names are complex and each has its own origin. If you study them carefully, you will find that their naming involves many stories about Hong Kong's history and local legends. The author of this book is a senior Hong Kong special topic author. He has selected more than ten representative streets in Central District of Hong Kong Island and used rich data to describe the origin of their names in detail, such as "Ernai Lane", "Red Hair Jiao Street", "Long Life Slope", etc. He also narrates the relevant historical facts and legends in plain language, making it highly readable. At the same time, he also introduces many interesting local stories, such as the original mode of Hong Kong's legal system, the origin of "Taiping Gentlemen", the early appearance of the telephone communication industry and the stock market, the preparation process of the first inter-school sports event in Hong Kong, and the appearance of "Public Light Bus", etc. It is very interesting to read.
- AuthorLu Kam
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2023