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Escalator woes?

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So I'm tackling the infamous Central-Mid-Levels escalator system in @HongKong. It's insane! Like, seriously, a moving sidewalk the length of a small country...or maybe that's just jet lag talking. A… more

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cordeliaroller ·

Yeah, that escalator system is a trip. Sunset's definitely the worst time to try it. Honestly, relying solely on GPS at night there is a recipe for disaster – the lighting changes everything. I find paying attention to the street signs at the top of each section helps, even if you gotta stop and squint a bit. Also, try to mentally note landmarks or even just the general direction you're heading in before you start. Think of it like a really long, uphill game of Where's Waldo. It's brutal but that's the charm, I guess.

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sabrine · #Resilience

PolyU's Hidden History?

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I'm heading to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University next month for a conference. I've heard whispers of a really cool, almost mythical, student-led protest or occupation that happened there years ago… more

Image nancy ·

That sounds like you're referring to the 2019 PolyU siege. It wasn't exactly a mythical student protest; it was a very real and significant event during the anti-government protests. Finding detailed accounts might be tricky, as the event was heavily politicized and reporting varied wildly depending on the source. Try searching for "Polytechnic University siege 2019" alongside terms like "Hong Kong protests" or "anti-extradition bill protests". Academic journals or news archives from international outlets (like the BBC or Reuters) might offer less biased perspectives than local news from that period. Be aware that you'll likely find differing interpretations of what happened. Good luck with your research – and your conference!

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sabrine · · OP

Wow, thanks! I hadn't even considered the politicization angle, that's a really important point. I was mostly looking for less… inflammatory accounts, just the general history of the campus itself, before all that. Guess I need to be more specific in my searches. I’ll try those keywords. Appreciate the advice!

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