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Unlike the usual BYOB format of this group, this is an **assigned reading format.** **You are expected to have read some of the book** to join the discussion :) I am excited to finally read this book, its an award-winning, one of the most highly rated non fiction books across Goodreads/Amazon and for good reason! About the book: # "In vivid detail... examines the little-known history of two extraordinary dynasties."--The Boston Globe An epic, multigenerational story of two rival dynasties who flourished in Shanghai and Hong Kong as twentieth-century China surged into the modern era, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Shanghai, 1936. The Cathay Hotel, located on the city's famous waterfront, is one of the most glamorous in the world. Built by Victor Sassoon--billionaire playboy and scion of the Sassoon dynasty--the hotel hosts a who's who of global celebrities: Noel Coward has written a draft of Private Lives in his suite and Charlie Chaplin has entertained his wife-to-be. And a few miles away, Mao and the nascent Communist Party have been plotting revolution. By the 1930s, the Sassoons had been doing business in China for a century, rivaled in wealth and influence by only one other dynasty--the Kadoories. These two Jewish families, both originally from Baghdad, stood astride Chinese business and politics for more than 175 years, profiting from the Opium Wars; surviving Japanese occupation; courting Chiang Kai-shek; and losing nearly everything as the Communists swept into power. In The Last Kings of Shanghai, Jonathan Kaufman tells the remarkable history of how these families participated in an economic boom that opened China to the world, but remained blind to the country's deep inequality and to the political turmoil at their doorsteps. In a story stretching from Baghdad to Hong Kong to Shanghai to London, Kaufman enters the lives and minds of these ambitious men and women to forge a tale of opium smuggling, family rivalry, political intrigue, and survival. Note: ***location subject to change **but we'll keep it nearby. *You **must** buy something at the venue. *** First timer attendees **are requested to contribute 20HKD to fund the Meetup Group Subscription. *No-Shows make the host sad (please update your attendance)

Are you looking for a fun, caring, and God-centered community? Join us for church at 11:30am each Sunday! 🎉 We are an International church with services that are live translated in English / Cantonese! 🙌 For our online services, please check our website [Lifehouse Hong Kong ](mylifehouse.com/hongkong) Got questions? Contact us at hongkong@mylifehouse.com Address: 2F, Hub 8 239 Temple Street, Jordan 九龍佐敦廟街239號八福匯2樓及11樓

Learn how to make a charming, needle felted animal that never need feeding. This is a terrific workshop for anyone learning how to needle felt, and once Katrina shows you how to get the hang of it, you might find yourself creating an entire school of these sweet little creature. http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/4/d/6/600_371578582.jpeg http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/4/e/a/600_371578602.jpeg http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/5/1/c/600_371578652.jpeg http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/5/3/a/600_371578682.jpeg

🍷飯後睇戲・輕鬆配對夜 工作再忙，也要留一點時間給自己。這個下午，我們先享受一頓美味 Tea，再一起去睇戲，讓電影成為彼此交流的橋樑。 「專業以外，遇見心動」 活動時間：預計 14:00 - 20:30 (\*視乎電影上映時間調整安排) 費用：$350 (包下午茶餐及電影) ✨ 活動亮點 •⁠ ⁠輕鬆氛圍：不用刻意表現，專業人士也能自在放鬆 •⁠ ⁠自然互動：心理輔導與溝通技巧巧妙融入，幫助你更容易打開話題 •⁠ ⁠以浪漫形式及有深度話題：令電影帶來共鳴，交流更有火花 💡 適合你 •⁠ ⁠想在繁忙工作之餘，認識志同道合的異性 •⁠ ⁠希望提升人際溝通力，讓交流更順暢 •⁠ ⁠想在輕鬆環境中，找到專業與生活的平衡 Interested parties please join to our \*\* [WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FCBdnusno62F2WhuEwO2wV?mode=gi_t) to register!

你跟父母有傾有講嗎？還是對他們有很多不滿？這是一個討論父母、祖父母輩對自己有多大影響的群組。但首先要了解，才能發問。之前辦過兩次英語的，今次來個廣東話的。希望引起大家對家族、家人的好奇。

LSS Smart Fitness 律動班系列 Wed/Sun $100/ 1-hr class ($350 /4-class) Please RSVP one week in advance Welcome to book other time slot (WhatsApp 65230389) Vibration x MFR 療癒律動 (Relax, Muscle release & Facial massage) Vibration Fitness (Stretch & Strength) 健體律動 Vibration x BellyFit 美型律動 (Body Shape-up with Bellydance Technique Drills) Vibration x Yoga 律動瑜伽 (Yoga Asana in vibration setting) https://eshop.cosway.com.hk/ One FREE trial class with any Cosway purchase receipt over HK$1000 under introducer code : HK370579B 以 HK370579B 作介紹人的 Cosway (網購或門市)購物消費，逾 HK$1000，可免費試上律動班系列一節

Yoga and Pilates are the good exercises to let you to keep fit, enhance the ability of core muscle to perform well in sports and reduce the risk of getting injury. Finally, we'll do the full body stretching after the exercises to relax.

Reading is important because it develops your mind and gives you excessive knowledge and lessons of life. 開卷有益！大家最近有冇讀到一啲好書呢？不如出黎分享下讀書心得呀？參加呢個讀書活動，分享好書，分享喜悅。😊 有興趣參加可以WhatsApp我：95182994

Sunday lunch Izakaya with social, networking, relaxing Sunday😋🍹🍷🥗🥘🍜🍱🍙🍘🍥🍣🍨🍧🧁🍵☕🫖🍻🍽️🍷 Enjoy yummy Izakaya foodies & drinks, sushi, sashimi, tempura, fish seafood roll, undo, ramen, skewers, sabu sabu hotpot, japanese rice bowl, bento packages ! it offers lunch set or a la carte! v high rating on foodies blog, highly recommended ^°^ ChitChat with interesting topics ^°^ languages & culture exchange welcome to bring your friend and colleagues, family member.. $100-$200 each depends on what you order. $50-80 glass of wine/ sake/ beers $50-60 desert, ice cream sobert

依家異形嚟咗, 都唔駛逃離啦! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 🔔 費用: [$105 / Girls $75 Meetup報名平$5] 入場前要付款, 包飲品一盒, extra飲品每盒 $5 🔔 場地冇食物提供, 但係歡迎帶外賣上嚟食. 🔔 宣傳其他場地/放飛機/遊戲過程中態度惡劣者會被放入黑名單 🔔 入場要除鞋. 場內拖鞋淨係供店內使用, 請勿著出店外. 🔔 報名參加 Meetup 活動, 當系統問你 "Are you bringing anyone"時, 如果你祗是一個人來, 毋須㩒+1 (+1 代表會帶朋友來的意思) 🔔 我哋嘅活動主持人有時會因為工作或者學業關係臨時嚟唔到, Meeple Tree 保留臨時更換主持嘅可能性 🙏🏻 🔔 因放飛機已被移除人數: 102 (活動開始前24小時內退出者) 🔔 Meeple Tree 保留參加者名單最後決定權. 🔔 Follow我哋 IG: [https://www.instagram.com/mtboardgame?igsh=MTY0a3Myc2Jwc2l4&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/mtboardgame?igsh=MTY0a3Myc2Jwc2l4&utm_source=qr)

Hi all, join us for the 33rd BreakFast Club: Weekend Edition. BreakFast Club : Gingko Moment 銀杏時光 Date : Sun, 17 May 2026 Time : 9:00am & 10:00am Location : G/F, 7 Greig Road, Kornhill MTR : Tai Koo Exit B Reviews : https://www.openrice.com/en/hongkong/r-gingko-moment-tai-koo-international-organic-food-r502513 Google Map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/iGMGomB88BPuSnse6

(Partner's Event) English Corner Time: Every Wed, Fri & Sun 19:00 - 23:00 Location: The Crazy Coconut Bar, ShenZhen Longhua Baishilong, 3rd floor, 3N100, Above Metro Exit B2 (BaiShiLong Metro Station) 瘋狂酒吧， 深圳龍華白石龍地鐵站B2上方，3樓 Refer to the picture for details on the BBQ Sat event. Wechat ID: Pandoraparties

Come learn how to dance in a sexy feminine way with our most professional and popular dance choreographer JM Justin Vergara! WhatsApp 63344266 to book Prepayment required to secure booking www.deedreamlife.com/pricing-packages for fee info Download Dee Dream Life App for more info

Art in the Park: DIY Garden Mosaic Stepping Stone Saturday, May 30, 2026 In this fun hands-on workshop, let your creativity flow as you design and craft your own mosaic stepping stone, perfect for adding a personal touch to your outdoor space! You will use concrete, colorful tiles, and your imagination to create a unique piece of garden art. No experience needed! We will provide the concrete, molds, tiles, and some inspiration patterns. If you have any ceramic pieces, glass, or stones of your own that you would like to add to your mosaic, feel free to bring them, but we will also have plenty on hand. Your mosaic stepping stone will need to set and dry, so we will create them on this day and you will pick yours up within the next week. * Ages 16+. * Registration required by May 26. * Yard ReWild discount applies. Class Fee: $20 1PM - 3PM Location: Shelter 6, Infirmary Mound Park Register here [https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/269/May-2026](https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/269/May-2026)

Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable brunch at 17 Arrows Kitchen and Bar! This is a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy good food, and ease into the weekend with great conversation. Whether you’re new to the group or it’s your first event, you’ll feel right at home.

Who else is ready to sit outside? Join us for a casual chat over coffee & tea at Grandview Grind! Come out and meet some new people, enjoy your favorite drink, and make some new friends!