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South China Morning Post
22-05-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
In Hong Kong, delivery apps once took on a different – more physical
Urban Hong Kong is known across the globe as a vertical environment. Even those who have never visited will have some, mostly cinematic-driven, awareness of the city's high-rise nature. The impacts of such spatial realities on everyday life are less widely known, however. For most residents, the ability to just 'lok lau' (literally 'go down [from] the building') and find whatever they are looking for, all within a few minutes walk, is the single most important factor for a desirable living environment. A particular building complex may be grotty and decayed, with antiquated lifts and grubby, ill-lit corridors, but no matter; convenience wins out almost every time. Vertical-living realities significantly affect everyday life when ground-level access becomes problematic and daily necessities must be obtained from several hundred metres up. During the long years of Covid-19 restrictions, a wide variety of app-based delivery platforms proliferated across Hong Kong. But while technology has transformed such services today, similar levels of daily convenience were enjoyed here a century ago. A delivery man carries a bag of takeaway food during lunch hour in Causeway Bay. Photo: Eugene Lee Here's an unlikely question to keep in reserve for quiz nights, or an awkward dinner party conversational pause: until well into the 1950s, what retail characteristic did urban Hong Kong's oldest residential areas share with ancient Rome, Aleppo and Carthage, medieval Paris, London and York, and parts of present-day Kolkata, Delhi and Yangon? A hint; in locations like the backstreets in Central, Western, Wan Chai and Yau Ma Tei, tenement buildings were closely packed together, clustered along narrow streets and lanes, and typically ranged from a few storeys high to several. And remember, none of these structures had lifts. The answer? Such residents could take advantage of an astonishing variety of delivery services without ever needing to go downstairs. In all these places, tenement households kept handy a wicker basket on an appropriate length of rope near their open balconies and windows for purchases from passing hawkers Pre-war buildings at Li Chit Street, Wan Chai. Photo: SCMP Archives
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
East Bay high school coaches suspended amid probe into racist taunts at baseball game
[Source] Pinole Valley High School in the East Bay has suspended its varsity baseball head coach and an assistant coach as the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) investigates allegations of racist taunts directed at Asian American players during a match against Albany High School on April 23. The incident, captured on video and described in formal complaints, has prompted calls for the cancellation of Pinole Valley's season and a deeper reckoning with racial harassment in school sports. Allegations of racist taunts Eugene Lee, an Albany High School parent and the team's volunteer scorekeeper, told the SF Gate that players from Pinole Valley targeted two Albany pitchers with racist remarks — first a student of South Asian descent, followed by Lee's son, who is East Asian. Trending on NextShark: Lee reported that when the South Asian pitcher took the mound, chants of 'Baljeet' were heard, referencing an Indian character from the animated series 'Phineas and Ferb.' When Lee's son began pitching, someone allegedly shouted, 'P.F. Chang, is that you?' and 'He can't see through those eyes.' He also documented a social media post by Pinole Valley players that included hashtags he believed to be mocking the incident. Lee submitted the footage to the WCCUSD alongside a formal complaint urging the district to send a clear message against racism by canceling Pinole Valley's remaining baseball season and conducting a public investigation. Suspended coach says he's being scapegoated Trending on NextShark: T'won Blake, Pinole Valley's head coach, said he received a letter of suspension on April 30. He told the San Francisco Chronicle he was not aware of the taunts until the day after the game and later addressed the issue with players. Blake said the comments came from spectators, not his team, and added, 'But without being given the opportunity to correct it in the moment, I'm not guilty of anything. I am absolutely the scapegoat.' District spokesperson Raechelle Forrest said officials are working to identify those involved in the incidents and emphasized that the district does not tolerate racism, hate speech or harassment in its schools or athletic programs. District pledges reforms Trending on NextShark: In a letter to families, WCCUSD Interim Superintendent Dr. Kim Moses said a formal investigation remains ongoing into both reported incidents to determine which individuals should be held accountable. Moses added that the district will begin distributing a Fan Code of Conduct guide at sporting events to reinforce appropriate behavior. The letter acknowledged the impact of the incidents, particularly on the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, stating, 'To those who have been impacted, please know you are seen, heard, and valued in our school communities.' Trending on NextShark: This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Subscribe here now! Trending on NextShark: Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2 coaches suspended after racist remarks fly at East Bay high school baseball game
ALBANY, Calif. (KRON) — Two high school coaches in California have been suspended weeks after a baseball game where one team hurled racist remarks at the other — all caught on cell phone video. What is a Grade 1 hamstring strain? Curry injury explained by doctors The incident (shown in the video player above) happened on April 23 during a baseball game between Albany and Pinole Valley high schools in the East Bay. During the game, players from Pinole Valley called Asian players 'P.F. Chang,' after the Chinese restaurant chain. This was followed by them chanting 'Baljeet,' an Indian character from the Disney show 'Phineas and Ferb.' Photo courtesy of Eugene Lee. The West Contra Costa School District confirmed to KRON4 on Wednesday that two sports staff members at Pinole Valley High School — identified as Head Coach T'won Blake and Assistant Coach Will Tipton — have since been put on administrative leave pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation. In statement released from WCCSD, a spokesperson said: The district is committed to a fair and thorough process, and we cannot comment further on personnel matters at this time. In addition to clarifying the status of our coaches, we want to reiterate that the district's primary focus remains on ensuring a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students. WCCUSD does not tolerate racism or harassment of any kind, and we are committed to identifying those responsible and taking appropriate action in alignment with district policy. The district is committed to a fair process and will act accordingly once the investigation concludes. West Contra Costa School District After the incident, the superintendent of Albany Unified School District sent out a district-wide e-mail saying that they've filed several complaints and spoke with Pinole Valley High School's principal and athletic director. The situation left parents outraged. 'If we normalize that kind of language and that kind of behavior on the field, it's just going to escalate,' said Eugene Lee, parent to one of the targeted players. Parents from other schools alleged that the April 23 game wasn't an isolated incident, saying a similar situation previously played out at a game at nearby El Cerrito High School. KRON4 will more on this story as it develops. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KRON4.
South China Morning Post
05-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
Thousands brave heat for buns, giant fish balls, Ne Zha at Hong Kong Cheung Chau festival
Thousands of Hongkongers and tourists have flocked to Cheung Chau for the island's annual bun festival, and a parade featuring popular film characters and hot topics like scams, with businesses expecting sales growth and overseas market expansions. Advertisement Revellers set out on their journeys early on Monday. Shortly before 9am, the Central pier announced that the fast ferry was fully boarded, as dozens of tourists waited there. The Cheung Chau Bun Festival, also known as Cheung Chau Da Jiu Festival , falls each year on Buddha's Birthday. This year, the date coincided with the last day of the Labour Day 'golden week' holiday. Participants are advised to brace for scorching sunshine and stuffy heat, as the mercury on Cheung Chau already rose to 28 degrees Celsius (82.4 Fahrenheit) after 9am, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. People wait for the ferry at Cheung Chau pier. Photo: Eugene Lee Among early birds heading to the island is clerk Terry Chan, 40, who is travelling with her five-year-old daughter.
South China Morning Post
01-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China watches divided White House, C919's EU endorsement delay: SCMP daily highlights
Catch up on some of SCMP's biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing China will hold off on entering serious trade talks with the US while it waits to see which of Donald Trump's advisers will have his ear and how other countries will respond to the 90-day pause on tariffs, according to sources. China's home-grown C919 jet is facing a longer timeline for European certification than previously anticipated. Photo: Eugene Lee As China continues to promote its home-grown C919 passenger plane to overseas markets – and builds a name for the jet in Southeast Asia – it could take longer than expected for the aircraft to receive a coveted endorsement from the European Union's safety regulator. The US Senate confirmed long-time China critic David Perdue as the new US ambassador to China on Tuesday, a key role amid escalated bilateral tensions and a high-stakes tariff showdown between the world's two largest economies.
