The Buddha statue at Po Lin

16th April, Macau.

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April 16th 2006
Whether China is Buddhish, Taoist or Confucian, it’s Easter Sunday and I’m 6000 miles from home, alone, eating a complimentary Easter bunny in a five-star hotel room and watching traffic. It’s surprisingly stressful surveying the scene as suicidal scooters weave between coaches and taxis and the occasional roar of a Ferrari V8 splits the air - what do I do if I see an accident? Ignore it, or ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong

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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