Coffee with a view

Chinese New Year 2009

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February 21st 2009
January started festively with the JB Classic Tennis Tournament, which, among others, featured Venus Williams. It is great to watch star players, and this year there was a delightful spirit of sportsmanship evident. For four days we watched some outstanding tennis. Ralte and Ziki, our insiders for the tournament, said that the organisers thought Venus was the easiest going and most polite star ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong » Hong Kong Island

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Occupied by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year; various adjacent lands were added later in the 19th century. Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and the UK on 19 December 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong... ... read more