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The episode explores how a devastating fire in Hong Kong became a flashpoint for cultural identity, as residents fiercely defended the city’s iconic bamboo scaffolding against a government push to ban it, revealing deeper tensions over autonomy and eroding local traditions.
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The episode explores how a devastating fire in Hong Kong became a flashpoint for cultural identity, as residents fiercely defended the city’s iconic bamboo scaffolding against a government push to ban it, revealing deeper tensions over autonomy and eroding local traditions.
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Guest
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Julie Blusset
narrative on 99% Invisible
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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Julie BlussetTimmy SoLoMa MingChun Geet K
Books
The Bamboo Metropolisby Rafaela Andritzi
Companies
De Volkskrant
Topics
ChinaLong Form JournalismTrue Crime
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