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Should I Stay or Should I Go? With school’s suspended and shelves bare, it’s the question on many expat’s minds right now. And I won’t lie, I’m the first to jump ship in a crisis. But after weighing up the odds, here’s why I’m in the remain camp.

It’s during tough times that a city shows its strength. And if Hong Kong has demonstrated anything over the past few months, it’s strength. Those who were here during SARS will tell you ‘Hong Kong always bounces back.’ From Becky Love’s A-Z of reasons to love being in Hong Kong right now (page 18) to psychologist Angela Watkin’s explanation of the epidemic of fear we are currently experiencing, Hong Kong Living is here with you - through rain and shine!

With less people around, take time to enjoy Hong Kong’s great outdoors this month, see our guide to the city’s best hikes (page 20) and outdoor yoga classes (page 30). And since we’re all spending more time at home at the moment, perhaps it’s time for a home refresh? Check out Tracy Fitzpatrick’s cosy Shek O abode on page 36 for some inspiration.

Stay strong Hong Kong!

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Rik Glauert

Rik Glauert is a Taiwan-based British journalist who has also lived in China, Hong Kong, and Myanmar. He’s written on everything from luxury superyachts to migrant rights. When he’s not at his laptop he enjoys sailing, hiking and searching for the region’s best espresso martini.

Becky Love

Becky was a full time editor at Hong Kong Living before she left to have a baby last year. She lives in Discovery Bay and in-between feeds, writes for the magazines on a regular basis. This month Becky boosts morale with 26 reasons to love being in Hong Kong right now, see page 18.

Alvin Cheng

Alvin is an experienced graphic designer who has worked on Hong Kong publications including HK Magazine, New Travel Magazine and Kee Magazine. He’s also heavily involved in the fitness scene and is a NASM certified trainer. Using both sides of his brain helps Alvin maintain a balanced lifestyle.

Charmaine Ng

Born and raised in Hong Kong, our editorial assistant knows all the ins and outs of the city, including where to get the best pork chop rice (hint: it’s a chain restaurant). This month, she catches up with Indigo Living’s CEO Tracy Fitzpatrick at her new home in Shek O on page 36.

Paul Zimmerman

Paul Zimmerman is the CEO of Designing Hong Kong, the co-convenor of Save Our Country Parks and the recently re-elected Southern District Councillor of Pok Fu Lam. In his column this month, Paul suggests how we can use Aberdeen Harbour to help boost Hong Kong’s economy, on page 48.

Nury Vittachi

Nury Vittachi is the Hong Kong-based author of more than 40 books, several of which have been published internationally in multiple languages. His journalism has appeared in more than a dozen publications, including the New York Times and Reader’s Digest. nury@vittachi.com