As someone who has lived and breathed the complex political landscape of Hong Kong, I’ve often been asked why the city has made little to no progress politically since the Umbrella Revolution. To answer this, I must unpack the underlying reasons, which stem not only from external pressures but from internal contradictions and historical baggage…
Moana 2: It just a sequel of a franchise
When I first heard about Moana 2, my immediate reaction was excitement tinged with skepticism. Sequels, especially in the Disney pantheon, are tricky. They often fall into the trap of either retreading old ground or overcomplicating their narratives in an attempt to justify their existence. With Moana 2, the stakes are high. The first film…
Why Mining Will Never Be Sustainable? And Why Responsible Mining Is Our Only Path Forward (Part 1)
For over two decades, I have seen many Indigenous communities whose lands have been scarred by mining. From Buyat Bay in North Sulawesi, where Newmont Minahasa Raya poisoned the waters with mercury and arsenic, to Timika in West Papua, where Freeport McMorran’s operations have turned sacred lands into a wasteland. I have seen firsthand the…