Author Archives: Jake Rinaldi

Our lecture this morning centered around Hong Kong cinema, and after listening, I have a lot of movies I want to see. Today, I went with Yu laoshi to lunch in a nearby district and enjoyed this bibimbap-like dish (forgetting … Continue reading →

This post is a bit late, as I got in late last night from Shenzhen. So the day started with a really great gathering of alumni in the morning and afternoon. Hearing about their experiences and how they, in many … Continue reading →

I woke up really tired and sore from yesterday’s hike. We got back at around 12:30, after taking the train for a cold smoothie in the cold wind (not the smartest choice), and had to be up and ready for … Continue reading →

Today was really packed. After class, my learning buddy took me to a dumpling house in Tuen Mun. She also wanted to take me to a park nearby, and thought I would especially like it because “it’s very Chinese.” After wandering for a bit … Continue reading →

Today began with a great lecture on the Hong Kong economy, covering the history and current makeup of the monetary system, as well as challenges that the economic structure faces. After a fruitful discussion with my partner, I went to Tuen Mun for … Continue reading →

Today began with a very strange lemon meringue pie tart that had no lemon filling. I ended up eating very little of it. After class the eight Williams students and Yu laoshi left for the walled village of Yuen Lang, … Continue reading →

Today was certainly an exciting day. After class, Harry took us to Yuen Long, the district that he grew up in, for a bite to eat. The restaurant was small and cramped, but really delicious. I especially enjoyed the sweet offerings, which included … Continue reading →

After our first lecture and a generous bowl of noodles, I decided to head to Yuen Long, a suburb three subway stops away from school. After exiting another giant mall, I began to wander quite aimlessly. On my stroll, I … Continue reading →

Today began with a pretty long subway ride to the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Zhongda) to visit a good friend of mine from Zhejiang. After being notified that my phone sim card was already out of money, I left … Continue reading →

Today started with a subway ride to the massive International Finance Center on the waterfront of Central. After a presentation on the HK Monetary Authority with an expansive few from the 55th floor, Yu laoshi, Tongyu, and I walked around … Continue reading →