Dismal sight: the Hong Kong harbor

If you have ever been to Hong Kong, you may still recall the city’s harbor skyline, especially after dark. Hong Kong’s harbor night view is breathtaking.

But when you see these photos, you will have to sigh.

These are the photos I took when I visited the Central harbor yesterday - only to find the harbor slipping away with a large swathe of land being reclaimed, extending all the way from the Post Office and old star ferry pier in Central. On this reclaimed land will stand the major government offices – the nexus of power. And on this reclaimed land, will stand also the military base of PLA, China’s military.

Until now, I cannot understand why the government offices and PLA base need to stand on this premium land, reclaimed from one of the most treasured assets of this city – the harbor, which has been giving breath and life to the city for over a century.

Seeing these pictures, you cannot help but wonder how much the city has lost for good. The saddening fact is that our government and many people here do not seem to care.