Once illuminated by as many as 120,000 neon signs, Hong Kong is undergoing a striking transformation. These vibrant beacons, long emblematic of the city's unique character and urban charm, are ...

Like mainland China, with which its economy is strongly ... “During the ’80s, there was a big demand for more people to work in the neon lights industry, so my boss really pushed me to pursue ...

But now the government is shutting off many of those neon lights in a crackdown on illegal structures. One of the signs that will soon go dark is the huge Angus cow in bright orange, green and ...

Karen Chan, also known as Chankalun, a neon light designer and maker, speaks in her workshop in Hong Kong, China, 18 February 2023 (issued 23 February 2023). EFE-EPA/JEROME FAVRE LED screens ...

The neon signs that once illuminated Hong Kong have mostly gone dark. The lights were once synonymous with the city, but in recent years, the government has tightened regulations over safety ...