Hong Kong: 60 Years of Life and Activism Explained

Brit explains Hong Kong after 60 years living there

Destination:ChinaCity:Hong KongPopulation:7.4 million

Max Chernov2025-07-2846 min

Meet Judith Mackay. Born in the UK, she moved to Hong Kong 60 years ago. She became a fierce anti-tobacco activist — and fought so effectively that the industry saw this tiny woman as one of the three most dangerous people in the world. Judith shared what outsiders get wrong about Hong Kong, whether Hong Kong is becoming just another Chinese city, and Hong Kong vs. Singapore — which one is winning? Enjoy!

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--- Max Chernov

July 28, 2025, Summer in China

Video Chapters

0:00INTRO
0:36The biggest lie about Hong Kong
3:22Is Hong Kong a good place to move to?
5:06Singapore vs. Hong Kong
6:47Why Hong Kong is winning now
7:38Where are rich people moving now?
8:21Are there human rights in China?
9:23Is Hong Kong "independence" possible?
12:15How Hong Kong is changing
13:43Being a permanent resident in Hong Kong
14:13What does China do for expats in Hong Kong?
18:02How is Hong Kong integrating with China now?
20:52Is Asia the safest region right now?
21:35The difference between mainland Chinese and Hongkongers
25:11Why are so many foreigners leaving Hong Kong?
26:29Buying property in Hong Kong
30:42What was Hong Kong like 60 years ago?
32:26How to make friends with Hongkongers
36:26What is Judith’s job? (Very unique!)
40:34What is it like to be considered one of the most dangerous people in the world?
44:01How does it feel to be 81?
45:02The meaning of life