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Overview
In Hong Kong, especially in prosperous areas such as Causeway Bay, some buildings are called "pornographic buildings" because of the large number of prostitutes inside. These venues operate on a "one floor, one unit" model, where each unit provides sexual services independently. Fuji Building is the most famous case in Causeway Bay, attracting clients and girls from different backgrounds. The following will analyze the reasons for its existence, legal status and social impact.
What is the "Porn Mansion"
In Hong Kong, "pornographic buildings" refer to buildings where there are a large number of prostitutes, usually with the name "Girl in a room"It operates in a secluded environment, that is, each unit provides sexual services independently, the customer presses the bell to enter, and the girls provide sexual services in a secluded environment. When the girl is providing sexual services, you can hear clapping and the girl'sGroaning.
Most of these places are located in busy areas, such as Causeway Bay and Mong Kok, because of their convenient transportation and dense flow of people. This model is relatively secretive and avoids legal restrictions on open solicitation, but its concealment also increases the difficulty of law enforcement. Causeway Bay, as the commercial and entertainment center of Hong Kong, has become a hotspot for such venues.
Causeway BayPorn Mansion
The "pornographic buildings" in Causeway Bay mainly refer to the Fuji Building, which is known as theGirl in a room"It is known as a sex work place.
Fuji Building is located at 381-383 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay. It is a 21-storey building with approximately 10 units per floor, totaling more than 130 studios. According to reports, the girls mainly come from mainland China, and some come from Russia, Ukraine and other places. The price of the service varies from person to person, and the charge is about HK$600-800.
There are more Western workers on floors 1 to 3 and 20 to 22. The price of the service varies from person to person. There are often signs like "Please ring the bell" or "Welcome" on the door of the unit, and red or white blackout curtains are hung on the windows to protect privacy.
Fuji Building Details
- Location：381-383 Lockhart Road.
- transportation : You can take bus 101, 112, 170, 31, 40X, 592, 69X to Fuji Building. Take the MTR to Causeway Bay Station Exit C, then walk forward for about 4 minutes.
- structure: 21 floors, approximately 10 units per floor, totaling over 130 studios.
- Nannan: Mainly from mainland China, some from Russia and Ukraine, there are Western workers on the 1st to 3rd floors and 20th to 22nd floors.
- Service Price: The fee is HK$600-800.
Analysis of causes
The emergence of these places is related to Causeway Bay's business environment, high rental returns, economic immigration and legal loopholes. As a commercial center, Causeway Bay attracts a large number of customers seeking entertainment. Nannan came to Hong Kong because of the high income, and the landlord rented the unit to sex workers because of the high rental returns. Subdivisions of older buildings in cities also provide space for this.
The existence of the "pornographic mansion" can be attributed to the following factors:
- Market demand：As the commercial and entertainment center of Hong Kong, Causeway Bay attracts a large number of local and foreign customers seeking sexual services. The prevalence of nightlife culture has made these places part of the city.
- Economic incentives: Most sex workers come from economically backward areas, such as mainland China or other countries. The high income in Hong Kong (monthly salary can reach tens of thousands of Hong Kong dollars) is the main attraction. Landlords are willing to rent their properties to sex workers because of the high rental returns (it has been reported that the monthly rent of a unit can reach tens of thousands of Hong Kong dollars).
- Urban Plan: Hong Kong’s land resources are tight and old buildings are often converted into subdivided units, which are suitable for the “one floor, one unit” model. Buildings such as the Fuji Building are ideal choices due to their location and structure.
- Legal gray area：Hong Kong law allows individual sex work, but prohibits public solicitation and operation of brothels, which pushes sex work into secret private spaces and leads to the formation of a "pornographic building".
| reason | Details |
|---|---|
| Market demand | The Causeway Bay business district attracts a large number of clients seeking sexual services. |
| Economic incentives | Sex workers can earn tens of thousands of Hong Kong dollars a month, and landlords receive high rental returns. |
| Urban Plan | Subdividing units in old buildings is suitable for the "one floor, one unit" model. |
| Legal loopholes | Sex work is legal but related activities are illegal, pushed into secretive spaces. |
The economic impact of the existence of the "pornographic building" in Causeway Bay
The sex work industry is a multi-billion-dollar industry in Hong Kong's economy, involving prostitutes, landlords and related businesses. Landlords actively participate because of the high rental returns (the monthly rent of a unit can reach tens of thousands of Hong Kong dollars), but they also face legal risks, such as being charged with "allowing the property to be used for prostitution." For governments, regulating the industry and balancing economic interests with public ethics is an ongoing challenge.
in conclusion
The existence of "pornographic buildings" such as Fuji Building reflects the complexity of Hong Kong society. In the future, Hong Kong can refer to international experience, such as the legalization of sex work in Victoria, Australia or Germany, where these regions have reduced the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and improved worker safety through regularization. However, legalization may also bring new problems, such as the risk of human trafficking. Hong Kong needs to formulate policies that suit the local culture to protect the rights of sex workers while maintaining social order. Reducing discrimination against sex workers through education and legal reform will be an important step.
Outlook
Hong Kong can refer to international experience and explore the legalization of sex work to balance the rights of workers with social order.
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