Chef Dan Hong behind Mr Wong restaurant shares recipe to make own McDonald’s cheeseburger at home

A celebrity chef has shared his easy-to-follow recipe for making McDonald’s-inspired cheeseburgers while at home in isolation. Dan Hong, the executive chef behind Sydney’s famous Mr Wong and Ms.G’s restaurants, revealed his secret to the perfect cheeseburger using eight ingredients – and why you should never season your patties with herbs or breadcrumbs. ‘I’m going to make … Read more

Hong Kong police arrest 14 pro-democracy activists on charges of joining unlawful protests last year

Police in Hong Kong arrest 14 pro-democracy politicians, media tycoon and activists – including an 81 year old – on charges of joining unlawful protests last year Pro-democracy activists are arrested on charges of joining ‘unlawful protests At least 14 advocates have been arrested including media tycoon Jimmy Lai Ex-parliamentarian Martin Lee, 81, has also … Read more

How Hong Kong dodged a major coronavirus outbreak without resorting to a complete lockdown

Hong Kong dodged a major coronavirus outbreak — without resorting to a complete lockdown — by using a combination of targeted isolation and social distancing.  As of March 31, the region had only 715 confirmed cases of COVID-19 — including 94 asymptomatic cases — and four deaths among the population of 7.5 million. Experts from from … Read more

Pandas mate for the first time during lockdown at a zoo in Hong Kong

I think we’re alone now… Pandas successfully mate for the first time in ten years while Hong Kong zoo is locked down for coronavirus The pandas at Ocean Park Zoo in Hong Kong ‘succeeded in natural mating’ Previous attempts to get the pandas to mate had been unsuccessful  Ocean Park Zoo has been closed to … Read more

Singapore, Osaka and Hong Kong are the most expensive cities in 2020, and Damascus is cheapest 

Singapore, Osaka and Hong Kong are the world’s most expensive cities, a new survey has found. Researchers looked at the prices of 160 items in 133 cities around the globe including the cost of food, clothing, transport and utility bills, to draw up a ranking of the most expensive and least expensive. Damascus, the capital … Read more

Patient’s pet Pomeranian comes down with the disease in Hong Kong 

Now a DOG tests positive for coronavirus: Patient’s pet Pomeranian comes down with the disease in Hong Kong Owner of the dog, Yvonne Chow Hau Yee contracted the virus in Hong Kong  Visited a vets where samples were taken from the dog and tested for the virus   Dog is being kept in quarantine and will … Read more

Hong Kong model, 28, chooses to stay in Wuhan for her boyfriend during the coronavirus outbreak

A model who remained in Wuhan for her boyfriend during the coronavirus outbreak has claimed that the locals were facing a food shortage, especially meat. Residents of a village on the outskirts of Wuhan were only able to buy basic vegetables, and ‘some families even had no meat to eat’, said Annabella Woo who is … Read more

Hong Kong gives £1,000 to every adult resident – around seven million people – to boost its economy 

Hong Kong will give £1,000 to every adult resident – around seven million people – to boost its economy Financial secretary Paul Chan announced the plan in the government’s budget The economy has suffered amid pro-democracy protests and coronavirus fears Chan announced the budget as democracy campaigners protested outside    By James Mills for MailOnline … Read more