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? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy