Russell Street, Hong Kong

[4] Sir James Russell was a senior colonial official and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Hong Kong from 1888 to 1892.

"[5] Russell Street used to be a traditional Chinese wet market where hawkers sold vegetables, fruits, meats and groceries.

Due to the intense rivalry with the monopoly, British American Tobacco company, the Jian family declared bankruptcy and closed the factory in 1908.

Hawkers and Dai Pai Dong on Russell Street all moved into the new Lockhart Road market.

In 1951, the Hong Kong government proposed that most of the workers' variable living allowance paid by their employers should be included as part of the basic wage.

After they announced their intention to mediate with Hong Kong Tramways through the Labour department, left-wing organisations and unions actively showed support to them.

The HKTWU met with Hong Kong Tramways, asking to restore the three workers' position.

Many workers gathered outside the Russell Street tram depot, waiting for the result of the meeting.

[8] In 2013, store frontage on this street was named the most expensive in the world at HK$21,700 or US$2,800 per square foot annually.

[9] However after the 2019–20 Hong Kong protests and the COVID-19 pandemic, rents fell by over 30%, and property owners struggled to find long-term tenants.

[10][11] The south concourse of Causeway Bay station is located in the Times Square basement.