Vaudine England, author of 'Fortune's Bazaar: The Making of Hong Kong,' explores the diverse communities that contributed to building Hong Kong in the early days of colonization, highlighting the treatment of mixed heritage individuals and forced Chinese women in the sex industry. The podcast discusses the intermarriages and family connections of a famous Hong Kong family, Stanley Ho's challenging upbringing, and the influential figure, Paul Chader, and his contributions to transforming the city. It also delves into the impact of the Japanese occupation on different communities, challenging simplistic narratives about Hong Kong's history.
