Ordinary Gweilo
It's not big and it's not clever, it's just a Brit in Hong Kong writing (mainly) about Hong Kong
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Month: Apr 2018
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Whilst having Dim Sum today I watched the lady at the next table carefully cleaning all the cups, bowls and chopsticks (using the tea and hot water provided by the restaurant). The problem is that once you notice people doing this you can’t help but observe that most people who do this (and many restaurant…
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Two years ago I complained about President’s horrible Ambassador product (I can believe its not butter) and here it is in an SCMP report Almost 20 spreads sold in Hong Kong ‘could increase your risk of cancer’ At least 18 margarine products sold in shops in Hong Kong contain glycidol, a substance thought to cause…
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I don’t normally read the South China Morning Post, but I came across an actual printed copy so I glanced through it, and what a delight it continues to be. Oxfam Haiti sex scandal arose from arrogance, but cuts to funding are not the answer The Oxfam sex scandal has highlighted sexual abuse and exploitation…
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