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Joel Chan

@kjoules.org

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👨🏻‍💻 Data, charts & graphs, news 👕 Custom Slim Fit, Medium 📍香港 Hong Kong, also 🇹🇼🇨🇦 ☢️ @hksushireport.bsky.social I have Hong Kong-related Starter Packs, Feeds, and Lists for those getting started

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · Nov 11

If you’re new or returning to Bluesky, there are a few ways to re-connect with those in the Hong Kong community:
• Hong Kong Bluesky list (link below),
• The 2 Starter Packs below my bio:
- Those on Twitter who have migrated to Bluesky, and
- Journalists who cover Hong Kong

bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 10h

Another one bites the dust

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 10h

TVB News reporting that Louis Loong, 74, will not be running for re-election, and will refocus his efforts to the Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong, for which he heads

(Chart by @kjoules.org) Hong Kong LegCo septuagenarians and their status for the next election, last updated 19:30 Oct 15

Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 10h

TVB News reporting that Louis Loong, 74, will not be running for re-election, and will refocus his efforts to the Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong, for which he heads

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 12h

Driven to tears

Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 12h

* Decommissioned

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 13h

The Hong Kong Government’s least downloaded mobile app in the past 5 years is called “Captain Gor Union” by the Correctional Services Department, with just 1,200 downloads (although it was launched this year).
Below, the bottom 10:

www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...

(GovHK handout) 10 Government mobile apps with the lowest numbers of download in the past five years
(As at 31 July 2025)

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 14h

You: Don't stand so close to me

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 15h

A septuagenarian update

(Chart by @kjoules.org) Hong Kong LegCo Septuagenarians, 7th term, plus their status for the next election. 7 have called it quits, 5 have not announced their plans on whether they will run

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 16h

ICYMI

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 2d

Here's your Hong Kong LegCo Septuagenarian scorecard

(Chart by @kjoules.org) Hong Kong LegCo Septuagenarians, 7th Term (2021-25)

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 16h

It definitely makes more sense for JFK-SIN

Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 16h

Going east towards Europe makes no sense. The most optimal way from JFK would be to stop at YYZ, but that would open a whole other can of worms in terms of fifth freedom rights

Great circle route between JFK and HKG (via Great Circle Mapper)

Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 16h

Another satisfying bowl of noodles

P.S. hello Taipei

A bowl of Taiwan braised beef noodles, 老王記牛肉麵

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 16h

They might have to

Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 17h

Also in the “well, duh” category: UA asking the Trump administration to extend the proposed Chinese ban over Russian airspace to Cathay Pacific, which flies non-stop from JFK, BOS, and ORD

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 17h

Hong Kong’s pension system
- Overall 70.6 (out of 100) / B
- Adequacy (Does it provide enough?) 66.6
- Sustainability (Can it keep providing in the future?) 62.0
- Integrity (Can it be trusted?) 89.2 ← 3rd in world

Compared w/Singapore:
Overall 80.8
Adeq 79.4 Sust 75.5 Int 90.4

Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2025: Hong Kong

Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 17h

Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2025; pension systems scores

1 🇳🇱 Netherlands 85.4
2 🇮🇸 Iceland 84.0
3 🇩🇰 Denmark 82.3

🇬🇧 72.2
🇨🇦 70.4
🇫🇷 70.3
🇩🇪 67.8
🇺🇸 61.1

In Asia:
🇸🇬 80.8
🇦🇺 77.6
🇭🇰 70.6
🇲🇾 60.6
🇨🇳 56.7
🇯🇵 56.3
🇰🇷 53.9
🇻🇳 53.7
🇹🇼 51.8

www.mercer.com/insights/inv...

Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2025

We benchmark 52 retirement income systems around the world, highlighting challenges and opportunities within each.

www.mercer.com

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 18h

Well, duh

www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...

Chinese airlines oppose Trump plan to stop flying over Russia on US routes

Major Chinese airlines on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to abandon a plan to bar them from flying over Russia on U.S. flights, saying it would boost flight times, raise air fares and could disrupt some routes.

www.reuters.com

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 18h

Now hiring: Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Michael Moriarty is taking up a new position as executive vice-president and chief financial officer for Disney Experiences

www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...

Hong Kong Disneyland seeks new head after Michael Moriarty assumes global role

‘We are now preparing for Michael Moriarty’s transition and plan to announce his successor in the near future,’ park says.

www.scmp.com

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 19h

September inflation data, China:
• Factory prices ↓2.3% y-o-y (36th consecutive month of declines)
• Consumer prices ↓0.3% y-o-y
• Core CPI (excludes volatile items e.g. food/energy) ↑1.0% y-o-y

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

(Bloomberg graphic) China Remains Under Deflationary Pressure

Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 19h

Material defects and lax oversight were responsible for the improper assembly of prefabricated flats at Hong Kong's three "light public housing projects", with 30-40% of the modules revealing significant defects in a number of their structural connections

www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...

Defects, lax oversight may have led to Hong Kong prefab flat woes: experts

Incidents involving Modular Integrated Construction flats at public housing projects have sparked public concerns over reliability of new building method.

www.scmp.com

Reposted by Joel Chan

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 1d

Around 20,000 Hongkongers are among nearly six million customers of Qantas Airways whose personal data were leaked after hackers attacked the Australian airline in July, the city’s privacy watchdog has said. In full: buff.ly/7XqaVNK

20K Hongkongers’ data leaked after hacking attack on Qantas

buff.ly

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 1d

Regent Hotel Hong Kong × Shake Shack:
• HK$195 (US$25) Foie Gras Shackburger
• HK$410 combo, with Shack caviar fries

Available November 12-December 12 at The Lobby Lounge at The Regent Hong Kong

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A Shake Shack burger with crispy onions alongside a gold cup of fries, with Victoria Harbour in the background

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 1d

It’s not even the Ides of October yet

P.S. hello Kaohsiung

A tall Christmas tree located outside the entrance of a shopping mall, Kaohsiung

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Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 1d

An Inland Revenue assistant taxation officer was charged with accepting HK$19,000 in bribes in exchange for lower taxes and access to personal info for debt collection.
• He also assisted a foreman with the FEHD, providing personal info of a complainant

www.icac.org.hk/en/p/press/i...

ICAC, HKSAR - Press Releases - Assistant Taxation Officer charged by ICAC with bribery for assisting taxpayers to pay less tax and tracking debtors

Press Releases - Assistant Taxation Officer charged by ICAC with bribery for assisting taxpayers to pay less tax and tracking debtors

www.icac.org.hk

Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 1d

126 suspected cases of students submitting fake academic qualifications to Hong Kong universities were reported to police in the first 7 months of 2025
• 55 arrests for fake academic credentials were made between Jan 2022 and July 2025, with 6 convictions

www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...

126 fake academic credential reports logged in first 7 months: Hong Kong police

Force also says it arrested 55 people between January 2022 and July this year for allegedly using fake credentials at Hong Kong universities.

www.scmp.com

Joel Chan @kjoules.org · 1d

Vicki Kwok Wong Wing-ki was appointed Director of Government Logistics, replacing Carlson Chan who took early retirement leave after Bottled Water-gate.

A 31-year government veteran, she is the current private secretary to the CE

www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...