Kowloon Walled City
The Kowloon Walled City, once a notorious refuge for criminals, housed around 50,000 residents who created a unique, self-sufficient community amidst chaos. Despite its slum-like conditions, it featured schools and medical clinics, showcasing resilience in the face of adversity. By the early 1980s, plans were set in motion to demolish the walled city, leading to a contentious nine-month eviction process as authorities sought to transform the area into a park.In this clip
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