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          |  Hong Kong-wide Human Chain Again on New Year's Eve Lit-up Tsimshatsui
 
 On the last day of 2019, Hong Kong people are still protesting. On New Year's Eve, many
 people continue to protest amidst the fanfare, including 'Shop with You on New Year's Eve',
 'Suck The Eve', etc. A citywide human chain was built outside the Hong Kong MTR
 stations, joining hands to light up the 'New Year Eve Way'.
 
 At 7 pm, a large number of people gathered at Tsimshatsui Station near Sogo Department
 Store. At 8 pm, a human chain began to be formed. At 8:31 pm, people stood in silence for
 the passing of all who sacrificed on 31 August. Some held up black banners reading 'Free
 Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times', some brought Pepe and Piggy dolls and used their
 mobile phones to light up Nathan Road.
 
 Tsimshatsui. Hong Kong | 2019
 31 Dec 2019
 
 
  My photo 
             is the top story on the front page of Master-Insight.
 
 
  Hundreds Mourn Anti-extradition Dead in Central
 
 For over 6 months of the anti-extradition protests, at least 23 people have died. Today,
 at 5 to 8:30 pm, a "The Grief of Us" rally was held at Edinburgh Place in Central to mourn
 their passing and  contributions. A letter of no objection had been issued by the police.
 
 Starting at 5 pm, hundreds of people gathered in Edinburgh Square outside City Hall in
 Central, chanting slogans such as '5 Demands, Not One Less' and 'Free Hong Kong,
 Revolution of Our Times', and sang 'Glory to Hong Kong'.
 
 People offered flowers, folded paper cranes and arranged them into heart shapes to
 pay respect to those passed away for the movement.
 
 Central . Hong Kong | 2019
 30 Dec 2019
 
 
  My photo 
             is the top story on the front page of Master-Insight.
 
 
  Thousands Rally in Central for Freedom Undaunted by Rain
 
 Faced with strong public opinion, the government has not made greater concessions to
 the "5 Demands" of the people. The Hong Kong people's struggle has not ebb. They
 continue to show their spirit of solidarity. Various protest activities are launched in various
 districts, calling for support from the world. A letter of no objection was also issued today
 for the 'Day and Night of Hong Kong Protesters' rally at Edinburgh Place in Central.
 
 Beginning at 2 pm, thousands gathered in Edinburgh Place outside the City Hall in Central,
 chanting slogans such as '5 Demands, Not One Less' and 'Free Hong Kong, Revolution of
 Our Times', and continued to exert people's power. Protesters raised their umbrella
 during the rally, undaunted by the constant rain. Someone raised a yellow umbrella
 reading 'For Freedom, No Extradition Law.'
 
 Central . Hong Kong | 2019
 29 Dec 2019
 
 
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             is the top story on the front page of Master-Insight.
 
 
  Nearly $1.1 Billion in Police Overtime Allowance - 70% Surveyed Dissatisfied
 
 A recent document submitted by the Security Bureau to the Finance Committee of the
 Legislative Council disclosed that during the 6 months (June to November) of anti-extradition
 protests, Police received overtime work and allowances totaling about $950 million.
 
 The authorities further explained yesterday that the Police Force had issued a total of
 about $135 million to police officers in the past six months. This allowance was $85
 million and the meal allowance was $50 million, a total of nearly $1.1 billion, including
 the previous overtime payment. Some members of the Democratic Party have
 stressed that they are opposed to the increase in the police force. Commissioner
 of Police Chris Tang Ping-keung should come to the Legislative Council to explain.
 
 The latest survey by the Hong Kong Institute of Public Opinion shows that nearly 70% of
 the respondents are not satisfied with the overtime work allowance paid to police officers.
 
 Democratic Party Legislative Councillor James To said that the survey was shocking as it
 was conducted in a relatively calm social environment. He believes that the main cause of
 dissatisfaction among most citizens is the continuous abuse of power and force by the
 police in the past few months, which endangers the safety of the public.
 
 He quoted the recent case where hundreds of police were deployed to intercept students
 at a sports meeting in Ma On Shan Stadium. He questioned whether that many police
 were really needed in maintaining public order.
 
 Central . Hong Kong | 2019
 28 Dec 2019
 
 
  My photo 
             is the top story on the front page of Master-Insight.
 
 
  Enlightened Christmas Tree Lights up Central
 
 The 18-metre geometric Christmas tree, an innovative and striking tree in Statue
 Square, transforms continuously using sensors that absorb the colours of its
 surroundings and the colour transitions of day and night.
 
 The glittering Christmas tree and the festive lighting of the skyscrapers complement
 each other, creating a strong festive atmosphere!
 
 Part of WinterFest of Hong Kong, illuminated 5-11 pm till 1 January.
 
 Central . Hong Kong | 2019
 27 Dec 2019
 
 
  'Shop with You' on Xmas in 4 Districts - Over 100 Rally at Sogo
 
 Netizens launched "Shop with You" on Christmas in 4 districts, including Sogo
 Department Store in Causeway Bay, Harbour City in Tsimshatsui, Moko Mall in
 Mong Kok and Tai Po Super City.
 
 Shopping malls in Causeway Bay, which are crowded on holidays, are affected. More
 than 100 people in black rallied in Sogo Department Store, calling for boycotts of
 blue shops and asked stores to close earlier. Plainclothes police officers were on
 the scene but did not take action.
 
 At around 3:30 pm, some people in black waved the black flag of 'Free Hong Kong,
 Revolution of Our Time' and led the crowd to chant slogans and sing 'Glory to Hong
 Kong' in the various floors inside Sogo, suggesting customers not to patronise the
 blue shops. Individual customers showed support the departed, but various shops
 in Sogo continued operation as usual.
 
 Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2019
 26 Dec 2019
 
 
  My photo 
             is the top story on the front page of Master-Insight.
 
 
  'Free Hong Kong' - Black Christmas Light Projection at Tai Kwun
 
 On Christmas Eve last night, citizens gathered in various shopping malls and streets. Police
 fired tear gas rounds in Tsimshatsui and Mongkok to disperse and arrested many people.
 A former British archbishop strongly condemned the police action and urged the British
 government to take concrete steps to protect Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy and
 fundamental freedoms.
 
 Around 6:30 tonight, a 'Black Christmas Light Projection Flashmob' at Tai Kwun was organised.
 On the walls of the Prison Yard, compelling images of the anti-extradition protest rallies and
 marches were projected, including images of the huge art works that had been displayed
 on the Kwai Fong Lennon Wall. The projection lasted for about 20 minutes, attracting a
 large number of people.
 
 The most eye-catching images, included the ones on the Lennon Wall of the pedestrian
 subway opposite Kwai Fong MTR station. With the reputation of 'Kwai Fong Lennon Art
 Museum', it had shown several large-scale very high quality art works, which have been
 damaged and removed. On October 31, a huge Halloween-themed art work appeared,
 dominated by black and included many movie characters including Joker, The Nun, V
 for Vendetta, etc. They held the banner of 'Free Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Time
 and the slogan '5 Demands, Not One Less'. The image is scary lies in the evil monsters
 depicted, including Carrie Lam, Xi Jinping, Junius Ho and so on.
 
 On the same walls in early November, Berlin-based LiCHTPiRATEN, a team of creative
 artists, commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Fall of Berlin Walls through an
 immersive and engrossing light installation and projection mapping of the German
 people's fight for democracy and freedom against the authoritarian government.
 
 Tonight's "Black Christmas Light Projection" radiated similar vibes.
 
 Central . Hong Kong | 2019
 25 Dec 2019
 
 
  Xmas 'Sing with You' in 5 Districts as 'Glory' Song Resonates in Times Square
 
 Netizens initiated a different Christmas Eve celebration and 'Sing with You' at shopping
 malls in 5 districts, including Times Square in Causeway Bay, Harbour City in Tsim Sha
 Tsui, Langham Place in Mongkok, New Town Plaza in Shatin and Yoho Mall in Yuen Long.
 
 Since June, Hong Kong people have endured the scorching sun, passed the deep
 autumn, and greeted the cold winter. Finally, Christmas is here. It should have
 been celebrated all over the world, and the whole city should cheer.
 
 But the citizens could not forget that more than 5,000 were arrested, countless
 detained, countless riot charges, Alec Chow and Chan Yin-lam killed directly,
 countless forced to commit suicide by the regime, and Spark Alliance is accused
 of money laundering. Hong Kong people are furious and came out on Christmas
 Eve tonight, jamming the shopping malls in 5 districts.
 
 At 7 pm, hundreds of people gathered in Times Square in Causeway Bay. Some hung
 a black flag reading 'Free Hong Kong, Revolution Now"' and chanted slogans such
 as '5 Demands, Not One Less' and sang "Glory to Hong Kong".
 
 Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2019
 24 Dec 2019
 
 
  Thousands Rally in Central for International Attention on Spark Alliance
 
 Police recently arrested four members of the 'Spark Alliance', a non-profit group that
 provides support protesters for alleged money laundering, and frozen $70 million in
 fund, causing dissatisfaction among some citizens. The public initiated a 'Sparking
 the Free World Afire' rally at Edinburgh Place, Central, at 7 pm in support.
 
 The rally was initiated by Sunny Cheung, spokesman for the delegation of international
 affairs from the tertiary education community, and Fergus Leung, incoming Central
 and Western District Councillor, and the Civil Rally Team. The rally was originally
 scheduled to be held in Chater Garden, but was changed to Edinburgh Place at
 the request of the police.
 
 Ventus Lau, spokesman for the Civil Rally Team, said that the rally has been issued with
 a letter of no objection from the police, calling on citizens to participate, condemning
 the Hong Kong administration for violating the normal operation of the capitalist market,
 and impacting the reputation of Hong Kong as an international financial centre,
 arresting Spark Alliance members and freezing their assets without grounds.
 
 At 7 pm, a crowd filled Edinburgh Place in Central with flags of many countries flying.
 Someone erected a large 'Free HK' light panel. Thousands gathered calling for
 international attention.
 
 Central . Hong Kong | 2019
 23 Dec 2019
 
 
  Thousands Rally in Central in Solidarity with Uyghur Human Rights
 
 The United Nations and human rights groups estimate that millions of Uyghur Muslims
 in Xinjiang are being detained. Recently, the Xinjiang issue has become an international
 focus. On November 19, the European Parliament passed a resolution condemning the
 Chinese government's restriction on the human rights and freedom of religious belief
 of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, and welcomed the recent Xinjiang-related bill passed
 by the US Congress. In Jakarta, Indonesia, there are demonstrations in solidarity
 with Xinjiang Uyghurs outside the Chinese embassy.
 
 Today, the 'Student Power' held a 'Rally for Uyghur Human Rights' at Edinburgh Place,
 Central. Thousands of people gathered at 3:30 pm. The blue "Star and Moon" flag
 flying in front of the stage symbolised support for the Uighurs. A banner read
 'Xinjiang Today, Hong Kong Tomorrow'. Some people raised the British and
 American flags and called for international support.
 
 Central . Hong Kong | 2019
 22 Dec 2019
 
 
  My photo 
             is the top story on the front page of Master-Insight.
 
 
  Silver Haired Rally in Central Against Political Remuneration
 
 Today (21 December), the silver-haired seniors held a 'Name and Shame to End Political
 Remuneration' rally at Edinburgh Place outside City Hall in Central. Based on recent report,
 after the overwhelming victory by pan-Democrats in the November 24 district council
 election, Carrie Lam plans to give public office to some unsuccessful candidates of
 district elections as compensation, criticizing the move as political remuneration,
 and said that if public institutions, etc, use political remuneration to appoint
 unsuccessful candidates to the board or decision-making level or to grant
 positions, they will initiate action to stop all donations and cooperation.
 
 The rally was held from 1 pm to 5 pm, and a Letter of No Objection had been issued
 by the police.
 
 At 1 pm, the rally officially began, with over 100 people present. A spokesman for the
 rally said that the pan-democrats won in 17 districts had already achieved the 'liberation
 of the district councils' in the just-concluded district council elections. The next step is
 the Legislative Council election. Then the declaration of the rally was read: if Chief
 Executive Carrie Lam peovides public office to compensate for the lost candidates,
 it would completely distort public opinion, political remuneration, and completely
 unacceptable.
 
 Central . Hong Kong | 2019
 21 Dec 2019
 
 
  Largest Multi-District Flashmob - Piggie/Pepe Heads in Kwun Tong to Support Spark Alliance
 
 Police called a high profile press conference yesterday, accusing the Spark Alliance, a
 non-profit group that raises money to provide legal aid to arrested protesters, of
 involving in "money laundering" activities, arrested three men and one woman, and
 frozen $70 million in funds, but failed to provide specific money laundering evidence.
 Barristers said that the money laundering allegation is outrageous.
 
 Citizens have launched the largest ever 'Lunch with you' flashmob in Kwun Tong,
 Central, Taikoo, Wong Chuk Hang, Kwai Chung, Kwai Fong, Cheung Sha Wan, San
 Po Kong, and other districts today to support the Spark Alliance.
 
 The network station 'Sing Jai' has previously recruited a group of volunteers and
 produced over 100 fiberglass Pepe and Piggie masks which was used during the
 protest march on 8 December. The sponsor, Lau Sai-leung, said: 'I hope to tell
 the world with a humorous, confident, and relaxed manner that after half a year
 of tyranny in Hong Kong, Hong Kong people are still united.' The Piggie and Pepe
 are two cartoon characters that often appear on the Lennon Walls. They are the
 most representative and recognizable resistance mascot. Many people wore these
 masks today to participate in the flashmob protest in Kwun Tong.
 
 Beginning at 1 pm, hundreds of citizens and office workers gathered outside the
 Kwun Tong Chun Yip Street Playground and shouted, chanted '5 Demands, Not
 One Less'. Many held up posters in support of the Spark Alliance. The crowd also
 sang the protest song "Glory to Hong Kong", chanted slogans such as
 'Disbanding the police without delay'.
 
 Kwun Tong . Hong Kong | 2019
 20 Dec 2019
 
 
  Michael Chugani and Chip Tao on 'What Next for Hong Kong?'
 
 Master Insight organised a seminar in Wanchai on 'What Next for Hong Kong?' last
 night (18 December) to explore the results of the recent district council elections
 with the unexpected overwhelming success of the pan-Democrats.
 
 Michael Chugani, a senior journalist who has worked in news agencies in Britain, the
 United States, Hong Kong and other places, a well-known TV current affairs host
 and columnist, made in-depth analyses for the guests.
 
 After the "Umbrella Movement" in 2014, he pointed out with great insight that Hong
 Kong's independence is not feasible; today, with similar incisive views, he pointed
 out the shortcomings of the Carrie Lam government administration, the disillusion
 of the young protesters, and reveals where he thinks Hong Kong is heading.
 
 Unless Carrie Lam summons the courage to tell her Beijing superiors to stop eroding
 Hong Kong's autonomy, allowing genuine democratic elections and ending
 widespread mainlandisation, the Hong Kong crisis could end in tragedy.
 
 Carrie Lam and her bosses thought that the anger on the streets would eventually
 dissipate, everything would return to normal? They are deluding themselves.
 
 'Hong Kong's No. 1 Talent' Chip Tao as the guest host, of course, also shared his
 brilliant commentaries. He pointed out that Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam
 had lost the opportunity for reconciliation many times and should have resigned
 long time ago as the root cause of the current crisis since June. The key to
 resolution lies in Lam and her superior up north who initiated the fiasco.
 
 Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2019
 19 Dec 2019
 
 
  People's Committee Building of Ho Chi Minh City
 
 One of the most prominent landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City is the People's
 Committee Building. Built between 1901 and 1908, the former Hotel de
 Ville is a legacy of French colonial times. Unfortunately the ornate
 interior is not open to the public.
 
 In 2015, a statute of Ho Chi Minh (Uncle Ho), the revolutionary leader
 who defeated the France and the US, was added to commemorate
 his 125th birthday.
 
 Ho Chi Minh City . Vietnam | 2019
 18 Dec 2019
 
 
  Mui Ne Fishing Village in Vietnam
 
 Set at the northern end of Mui Ne Bay, the quaint fishing village offers a splendid
 view of the expansive coastline lined with swaying palm trees and colourful
 fishing boats moored on the water.
 
 The best time to visit the fishing harbour is in the early morning when the
 fishermen return from sea with their massive haul of live catch such as
 crabs, scallops, groupers, and stingrays.
 
 Mui Ne . Vietnam | 2019
 17 Dec 2019
 
 
  Fairy Spring of Mui Ne
 
 The shallow stream (Suoi Tien) in Mui Ne flows through dramatic landscape of reds, whites, oranges
 and pinks with green trees; plus interesting sand and rock formations.
 
 It is an pleasant walk wading from the sea up the creek to the source, a spring.
 
 Mui Ne . Vietnam | 2019
 16 Dec 2019
 
 
  Red Dunes of Mui Ne, Vietnam
 
 Mui Ne is a pretty fishing village on the south coast of Vietnam, and is famous for its enormous
 white dunes (doi cat trang) and red dunes (doi hong).
 
 The Red Sand Dunes are the smaller of the two and located close to Mui Ne. These dunes are
 of a rusty red/brown colour and are absolutely beautiful shortly after sunrise. Today, the moon
 is still up in early morning.
 
 A lady from Belgrade, Serbia enjoys a morning frolick at the dunes.
 
 Mui Ne . Vietnam | 2019
 15 Dec 2019
 
 
  Mui Ne at Dusk in Vietnam
 
 Mui Ne, about 200 km north of Ho Chi Minh City, is a traditional fishing village that is fast becoming
 a tourist destination. Resorts have been rising along the coastline, though so far the lives of the
 fishing communities remain largely unchanged.
 
 Mui Ne's long beach, lined with palm trees, is quiet and serene, great for walks, jogging and
 spectacular sunsets.
 
 Steady creeps of coastal erosion is a major problem and some parts are completely devoid of sand.
 
 Mui Ne . Vietnam | 2019
 14 Dec 2019
 
 
  Dalat Cathedral in Vietnam
 
 Dalat Cathedral (Cathedral of St Nicholas Bari, also known as the Cock Church as on the top of the
 47m high bell tower is a large cock) is catholic and the largest church in Dalat.
 
 Built between 1931 and 1942 in Romanesque architecture, it's one of the oldest buildings left
 by the French. The walls are decorated with 70 stained glass windows.
 
 Dalat . Vietnam | 2019
 13 Dec 2019
 
 
  Hang Nga Crazy House in Dalat, Vietnam
 
 A free-wheeling architectural exploration of surrealism, Hang Nga Crazy House is a fabulously designed
 and outrageously artistic structure.
 
 Imagine sculptured rooms connected by superslim bridges rising out of a tangle of greenery, an excess
 of cascading lava-flow-like shapes, wild colours, spiderweb windows and an almost organic quality
 to it all, with the swooping hand rails resembling jungle vines.
 
 Think Gaudí meets Dali.
 
 Dalat . Vietnam | 2019
 12 Dec 2019
 
 
  White Buddha of Long Son Pagoda in Nha Trang, Vietnam
 
 At the top of the hill at Long Song Pagoda (Temple), founded in the late 19th century, is a massive white
 statue of Buddha sitting atop a lotus blossom and can be seen from afar. There are 150 stone
 steps to reach the top.
 
 Thuy Nga, a  is among many local and overseas visitors paying respect to the Buddha.
 
 Long Son Pagoda, built in 1886, features stunning designs of mosaic dragons made with glass and
 ceramic tiles while the main sanctuary is adorned with modern interpretations of traditional motifs.
 
 Nha Trang . Vietnam | 2019
 11 Dec 2019
 
 
  Island Hopping off Nha Trang, Vietnam
 
 The clear turquoise water in Nha Trang Bay offers great opportunities for island hopping boat trips.
 
 Pretty Hon Mun Island (Ebony Island) is the most famous snorkeling and dive site. But visibility
 is poor in Dec to Feb.
 
 Hon Mun Island . Vietnam | 2019
 10 Dec 2019
 
 
  Vietnamese Ladies in Ao Dai
 
 Three ladies clad in Ao Dai, the traditional national dress of Vietnam, a tight-fitting silk tunic worn
 over trousers, in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
 
 The word 'ao dai' was originally applied to the outfit worn at the court of the Nguyen Lords at Hue
 in the 18th century.
 
 Nha Trang . Vietnam | 2019
 9 Dec 2019
 
 
  108 Piggie/Pepe Heads Join Dec 8 March Flooding Hong Kong Island
 
 The Civil Hunan Rights Front (CHRF) initiated the International Human Rights Day March
 on Sunday on December 8. Massive crowd gathered at 2 pm, and started marching at
 3 pm from Victoria Park to Chater Road.The Assembly has arranged 200 pickets. This
 is the first time that the CHRF march has been approved since 21 July.
 
 The network station 'Sing Jai' has previously recruited a group of volunteers, including
 designers and professional craftsmen, and produced 108 fiberglass Pepe and Piggie
 masks, to be used during the march. The sponsor, Lau Sai-leung, said: 'I hope to tell
 the world with a humorous, confident, and relaxed manner that after half a year of
 tyranny in Hong Kong, Hong Kong people still have not given up. They are still united
 and confident to face the future. The Piggie and Pepe are two cartoon characters
 that often appear on the Lennon Walls. They are the most representative and
 recognizable resistance mascot. The 108 masks have different designs, they are
 painted in different colour, and they symbolize people with a story behind each
 one. I just want to attract the attention of foreign media during the parade and
 tell the world one by one what we have experienced in this campaign.'
 
 When all lanes outside Victoria Park (the starting point of the protest march) are
 crowded with demonstrators, it is foreseen that this is another epic march for
 democracy. This time it may exceed 1 million again. Tens of thousands joined
 the march midway at Causeway Bay and Wanchai.
 
 Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2019
 8 Dec 2019
 
 
  20,000 Rally in Central Against Excessive Tear Gas
 
 Riot police fired more than 12,000 tear gas canisters during the recent protests. The smoke
 poisoned most districts in the city. Many people experienced symptoms such as persistent
 dyspnea and skin rash after exposure, and more worried about dioxin pollution caused by
 tear gas, but the government has still refused to disclose the composition of tear gas.
 
 Welfare minister Law Chi-kwong said that the level of carcinogenic dioxins resulting
 from a police crowd-control weapon was minimal compared with that released
 from barbecue activities and was widely challenged.
 
 Last night, a 'Tear Gas Endangers Your Health Rally' was held at Edinburgh Place,
 Central, inviting medical staff, scientific experts and others to speak, urging the
 government to publicize the composition of tear gas and implement remedial
 measures. 20,000 attended, according to organisers.
 
 Masked members of the Citizens' Press Conference, a self-styled representative group
 of protesters, said they had interviewed 17,000 people who were exposed to the smoke,
 with up to 23 per cent claiming they suffered breathing problems, watery eyes and
 skin irritation for a prolonged period; about 17% of the respondents reported skin
 rash and other problems, up to 16% had abdominal pain or diarrhea, and about
 5% had severe symptoms such as hemoptysis and bleeding.
 
 Central . Hong Kong | 2019
 7 Dec 2019
 
 
  My photo 
             is the top story on the front page of Master-Insight.
 
 
  Hundreds of Office Workers in Central Flashmob to Promote Dec 8 March
 
 Netizens calls for continuing “Lunch with Us” flashmob in several districts such
 as Central, Taikoo, Wong Chuk Hang, Kwai Chung, San Po Kong and Kwun Tong
 calling on people to rally at lunch time to affirm the 5 demands and to ask
 people to join the March on Dec 8, International Human Rights Day.
 
 Starting at 12:45 pm, hundreds of people and office workers gathered in Pedder
 Street and Des Voeux Road Central outside Landmark and chanted '5 Demands,
 Not One Less'. Many people raised posters for the March on Dec 8.
 
 The crowd also sang the protest anthem 'Glory to Hong Kong' and chanted slogans
 such as 'Disbanding the police without delay' undaunted by the 3 police vans
 full of riot police parked nearby.
 
 Central . Hong Kong | 2019
 6 Dec 2019
 
 
  Sunset at Gaomei Wetlands
 
 Spanning over 300 hectares and located in Qing-shui near Taichung, Gaomei
 Wetlands is one of the most well-preserved wetland habitats in Taiwan. It's
 a protected environment that's home to a diverse array of plants and
 animals like migrating birds, mud-skippers, and fiddler crabs.
 
 Extending for 800 meters out into the wetlands is a curved boardwalk. In the
 waning light of sunset, it's a dramatic sight with rippling water and a row of
 slow-spinning wind turbines in the distance.
 
 Taichung . Taiwan | 2019
 5 Dec 2019
 
 
  Abandoned Taichung: Qianyue Building Redevelopment Uncertain
 
 Located near Taichung Railway Station, the 44-year-old Qianyue Building has large
 department stores, restaurants, night clubs, and karaoke in the 1980s. Tourists
 abound, but it was abandoned for many years after a fire in 2005. Most of the building
 is now strewn with colorful graffiti spray-painted by various street artists.
 
 The Taichung city government is nearing completion of the 'Xinsheng Green Waterway
 Corridor', which will renovate a 610-meter irrigation canal to create a tourist attraction
 and economically beneficial river bank. The authorities are wary to have an
 abandoned Qianyue Building still standing on the riverfront.
 
 However, there is still no consensus on the dispute between the landlord and the
 building owner in retaining the shell or dismantling and rebuilding. The plans
 had been changed several times and are still uncertain.
 
 Taichung . Taiwan | 2019
 4 Dec 2019
 
 
  Abandoned Taichung: Qianyue Building
 
 The Qianyue Building is one of the most well-known abandoned buildings in Taiwan. Located only a few minutes from
 Taichung Station, it is astonishing to find it in the heart of central Taichung, the second largest city in Taiwan.
 
 The 3-storey UFO-like tower at the  roof was once a Karaoke bar with a 360-degree panaramic view  of the city.
 Most of the building is now splattered with colourful graffiti spray-painted by various street artists.
 
 Over the years, many urban explorers have come to explore for free, and many curious people have come to
 take pictures and post on social media. Recently, some so-called "artists" started to charge NT$100 for
 admissions. Those who did not agree were driven away with a baseball bat. Suspected hooliganism.
 
 This mixed-use commercial and residential high-rise was originally built in the 1970s. The place was a home to huge
 department store, restaurants, night clubs, and karaoke around the 80s, but it didn't last long. By the 90s, majority
 of the business owners have left, along with the residents. In 2005, a fire broke out in a dance club on the 7th
 floor and that put an end to the commercial life of the building.
 
 Taichung . Taiwan | 2019
 3 Dec 2019
 
 
  National Taichung Theatre
 
 The National Taichung Theatre, designed by Japanese architect Ito Toyo, is the new landmark that the city
 is proud of. Based on the “sound cave” concept, elements such as curved-wall units and air holes are
 used to build this changed space. The result is a newfound building that stands on its own firmly
 without supporting pillars or 90-degree walls.
 
 The theatre is equipped with three professional performing venues which meet international standards:
 Grand Theatre, Playhouse and Black Box. They can each be adapted to fit the needs of various
 types of productions.
 
 Taichung . Taiwan | 2019
 2 Dec 2019
 
 
  Mirror of the Sky at Taoyuan, Taiwan
 
 Taoyuan Shulinzi Beach is located adjacent to Caota Dunes. As the sun sets,
 the shallow water reflects like a mirror of the sky.
 
 Taoyuan . Taiwan | 2019
 1 Dec 2019
 
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