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Hong Kong has always been known as the "food capital", where you can taste all kinds of delicacies and gourmet food of different levels for over a hundred years. From dim sum, small dishes, porridge, noodles and rice in small and large tea houses, small restaurants and big food stalls, to the "chopped meat" roasted meat in barbecue shops, fresh bread and cakes in bakeries, Western food, drinks and ice cream in tea houses, snacks and desserts from street vendors, snake soup and fragrant meat in private kitchens, "Manchu Han Feast" in restaurants, as well as food sold in rice shops, tea shops, wine shops and convenience stores, the variety is endless and satisfying.
- AuthorCheng Po-hung
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2022
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Following the war, literati from the south migrated to Hong Kong, influenced by Western thought, freedom of speech, and popular education, which enriched the cultural landscape and propelled the growth of Chinese newspapers and magazines. The newspaper supplement, apart from the editorial, is revered by both the refined and the popular, serving as a significant cultural melting pot. With over forty years of experience in the news industry, mainly in the supplement, the author reflects on the evolution of newspaper supplements over the past fifty years, aiming to document the history of Hong Kong's newspaper industry.
- AuthorChen Qingfeng
- PublisherJoint Publishing (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.
- Publication Date2018
The famous writer Borges once said, "If there is a heaven, it must look like a library." Every reader who has been to a library likely resonates deeply with this sentiment. Wandering in the modern library, we ponder whether the Chinese library is a local or imported concept, and reflect on the appearance and historical development of past libraries. The author of this book presents the story of the Chinese library over a hundred years from the perspective of an ordinary reader, vividly showcasing its historical journey in plain language.
- AuthorWu Xi
- PublisherKai Ming Bookstore
- Publication Date2021
This book is a sequel to "Illustrated Ancient Chinese Philosophy·Pre-Qin Dynasty" and focuses on the evolution of thoughts from the Han to the Qing Dynasty. It covers Han philosophy, Wei-Jin metaphysics, Buddhist doctrines, Taoist thoughts, Song and Ming Neo-Confucianism, and Qing Dynasty classics. The narrative starts with Han Dynasty classics and concludes with Qing Dynasty classics, symbolizing a "cycle with a beginning and an end". It also highlights the dominance of Confucianism, Taoism, and Mohism in the pre-Qin Dynasty and the subsequent shift to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism after the Sui and Tang Dynasties, which remained unchanged until the late Qing Dynasty.
- AuthorLiang Guangyao
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2018
This book, a compilation of the author's doctoral thesis from the University of Hong Kong, delves into the historical conflict between native and guest dialect groups that erupted in Guangdong during the Xianfeng and Tongzhi years. Lasting twelve years and involving hundreds of thousands of people across nine counties, this conflict devastated the entire Pearl River Delta and its surrounding areas, leaving the populace without livelihood. The book provides an objective analysis of the causes and consequences of this event, offering readers a comprehensive historical perspective. Additionally, it addresses biases in the research of scholars at home and abroad, drawing on the author's deep understanding of Chinese history and culture.
- AuthorZheng Dehua
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2021
As the sun sets in the west, history undergoes tremendous changes, shaping the development of the region. Sai Ying Pun, an old district steeped in historical and cultural traces, exudes a timeless charm, with the changes in residents' lives hidden within its red brick and white houses. The author, a historical researcher and regional observer, draws from recent work experiences in Sai Ying Pun to record the origin and changes of this unique area.
- AuthorWong Jing Chung
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2022