The number of investment bankers employed by Chinese groups in Hong Kong could soon eclipse that of Wall Street and international firms, underscoring Beijing’s growing influence in the city. More than ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong has more skyscrapers than nearly any city. But 60 years ago, tigers were still seen in the wild
In the early 1900s, zoologists were skeptical that wild tigers existed in Hong Kong, despite repeated incidents. Hundreds of newspaper reports tell a different story. ( read original story ...)
US sanctions: Hong Kong’s best defence is to reinvent itself as China’s top financial hub
Hong Kong reassembles a fine porcelain store in which two powerful bulls have locked horns. It is vital to minimise the damage both by emphasising why Hong Kong should still be attractive to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong journalists harassed, arrested and lose press freedoms under new China law
The raid this week of Apple Daily's newsroom and leadership changes at broadcaster iCable highlight the shrinking space for independent journalism as Beijing exerts more control over a once ... ( read original story ...)
Arrest of Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow Reignites Calls for a ‘Mulan’ Boycott
"Mulan" star Liu Yifei drew ire last year for supporting Hong Kong police in the face of protests, and now activist Chow is being elevated as a folk heroine. ( read original story ...)
Each week Beijing’s message to Hong Kong gets clearer: we can do what we like
Since the anti-sedition law the territory has entered uncharted waters, says writer Ilaria Maria Sala ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong based Digital Bank WeLab Opens 10,000 New Customer Accounts Just 10 days After Launch
WeLab acquired $156 million through a Series C round in December 2019. The funds have reportedly been used to develop its digital banking platform, which leverages the latest emerging technologies ... ( read original story ...)
UK halts military training for Hong Kong police as relations with China decline
End of cooperation ‘because of pandemic’ comes as extent of similar British contracts with foreign forces emerges ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong journalists harassed, arrested and losing press freedoms under new China law
Since the arrest this week of media tycoon Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, reporters and editors have been hiding their notes, protecting contacts on encrypted messaging apps, and contemplating how ... ( read original story ...)
Each week Bejing’s message to Hong Kong gets clearer: we can do what we like
Since the anti-sedition law the territory has entered uncharted waters, says writer Ilaria Maria Sala ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. imposes sanctions on Hong Kong officials
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam along with the current and former police chiefs and eight other officials for their role in restricting political ... ( read original story ...)
Video: Hong Kong democrat Ted Hui tackled by police after confronting vehicle he said was following him
Democrat Ted Hui has said he was struck by a car in Kennedy Town on Friday night, suffering minor injuries before police escorted the vehicle from the scene. The Democratic Party lawmaker said that ... ( read original story ...)
‘The press has to go on’: Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai defies Beijing
Apple Daily founder and pro democracy activist says his case will likely be a ‘litmus test’ of Hong Kong’s legal system ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong minister appeals to opposition lawmakers to serve during extended Legislative Council term
Beijing heavyweight, have called on all lawmakers to serve during the Legislative Council's extended term to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs ... ( read original story ...)