Hongkonger Brings Cat Art Into New Neighbourhood Cafe, Merging Coffee and Hong Kong Flavours in UK

Eddie Chan (R), a Hong Kong native who migrated to the United Kingdom, opened a coffee shop in Nottingham and invited his old friend, Japanese illustrator Mango Naoko (L), to set up an art exhibition in his cafe. Courtesy of Eddie Chan

For a few years, artisan coffee was a trend in Hong Kong. You would see new cafes popping up all over the city.

But that changed when the anti-extradition bill hit. The city was never the same again—people started leaving Hong Kong, their once-family home, seeking safety and freedom in other countries.