Hong Kong’s Shing Mun Redoubt: A Hidden History Under Siege

The Shing Mun Redoubt, a hidden underground defensive complex in Hong Kong, faces threats from vandalism and neglect. Built in the 1930s, its unique layout resembles London streets, but this strategic design became irrelevant when the intended defenders were deployed elsewhere. The complex’s tunnels and bunkers, some with wartime damage visible, are now marred by political graffiti, harming its historical significance.

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