Reminiscences

It is natural to embrace democracy. In the grand scheme of things, societies have tended to liberalize and opened up. This is how the world has progressed.  Many of the so-called activists from Hong Kong who are now settled in Western countries are huge disappointments to the democracy-loving public. Take Nathan Law as an example.  He had done nothing of value since moving to the UK except for his random postings. It seems like that he has not taken any real job. Recently he was dismissed from his friends' group due to a sexual harassment allegation by a woman.   We can't avoid politics, but should really transcend them. People with different political views work hard and support themselves. Decent people do not leech off others.

 My friend Lowry passed almost a decade ago. I met her in December 2007 and then the two of us travelled through Shanghai. We talked about cats and people. We even had yummy noodles at a tiny restaurant. Time flies, and I miss her a lot. Shanghai is the only Mainland Chinese city I've ever been to. Though there are many things I dislike about China, my trip was very positive, and I can only revisit my fond memories through rose-tinted glasses.