Star Trek’s George Takei on his life’s mission: to tell his Japanese-American story as often as he can

Star Trek’s George Takei on his life’s mission: to tell his Japanese-American story as often as he can

The incarceration of 120,000 Japanese-Americans, including children, labelled enemies during World War II is an historical experience that has traumatised, and galvanised, the Japanese-American community over the decades. For George Takei, who portrayed Hikaru Sulu aboard the USS Enterprise in Star Trek, it is a story he is determined to keep telling every opportunity he … Read more

How a Hong Kong university campus reveals a darker past of war and imprisonment

How a Hong Kong university campus reveals a darker past of war and imprisonment

Travelling along Victoria Road by Mount Davis in Sai Wan is a treat for the eyes. The road’s proximity to the sea and a rare absence of high-rises by the coast offer a view of Victoria Harbour that feels boundless. The University of Chicago’s Hong Kong campus, which opened in 2018, is a perfect spot … Read more