Scenes from Hong Kong’s Borders

Hong Kong is a unique microcosm of Chinese & Cantonese culture, hanging onto its sovereignty by a thread as mainland China continues to exert intensifying control of the city-state. Under its “One Country, Two Systems” approach, Hong Kong maintains sovereignty from China until 2047, but its existing status as a Special Administrative Region blurs the lines of the agreement.

This distinction between Hong Kong and mainland makes for an interesting scene at the city’s numerous borders. I have gathered stories and images from the various entry points of the country, and I hope…