History Matters The Life Aquatic Hong Kong in the 1950s had a nomadic floating population that needed to be counted in the census – but how? Phyllis Chan | Published in History Today Volume 73 Issue 7 July 2023 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Southeast Asia Related Articles Leaving Hong Kong No Such Thing Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? ‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review