Analysis of 165,000 Hong Kong government statements shows it's increasingly adopting China's authoritarian vocabulary. ( read original story ...)
China Starts Prosecution Of Hong Kong ‘Speedboat Fugitives’
Chinese authorities have started prosecuting 12 Hong Kong activists caught while allegedly fleeing the city by boat for Taiwan, officials said Wednesday. The group was caught by the coastguard some 70 ... ( read original story ...)
Now, Hong Kong civil servants made to pledge loyalty to government
The Hong Kong government today had civil servants take the "loyalty test" as they were asked to take an oath to promise to uphold the city's constitution and "bear allegiance" to the government. ... ( read original story ...)
High-ranking officials take oath pledging allegiance to Hong Kong and Basic Law
More than two dozen high-ranking officials took oaths vowing to uphold Hong Kong's mini-constitution on Tuesday, becoming the first batch of public officers to fulfil a new requirement to pledge ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security chief says fugitive ex-lawmaker ‘hypocritical and cowardly’, freezing of bank accounts not tied to jumping bail
John Lee’s statements at Legco on Wednesday accompanied news that Ted Hui’s district councillor salary was frozen on news of his self-exile. ( read original story ...)
The freezing of Ted Hui’s assets proves HSBC is now an accessory to the Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong authorities are using HSBC to impose financial sanctions on pro-democracy figures and silence opposition. This is categorically ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-based Pickupp makes logistics more affordable for e-commerce sellers
Provided by TechCrunch Logistics startup co-founder and chief executive officer Crystal ... customizable delivery services. Based in Hong Kong, Pickupp also operates in Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan, ... ( read original story ...)
China freezes pastor’s bank account in Hong Kong clampdown
China is targeting government opponents through financial institutions using a draconian national security law that's already led to U.S. sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Civil Servants Begin Making Loyalty Oaths
Hong Kong civil servants swore a new pledge of allegiance to the government Wednesday in the first ceremony overseen by the city's leader to enforce greater loyalty in the governing class after last ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: city braces for around 80 new Covid-19 cases, as domestic worker outbreak triggers call for tighter rules on boarding houses
Hong Kong is expecting around 80 new Covid 19 cases on Wednesday, according to a medical source, as health experts urge the government to tighten rules on boarding houses following an outbreak among ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong magistrate acquits social worker accused of obstructing police after finding officer’s testimony contradictory
A social worker accused of obstructing police who were arresting protesters during an anti-government demonstration in Hong Kong last year has been acquitted after a magistrate found the officer's ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Stocks Higher Following Overnight Bounce on Wall Street; SMIC Shares in Hong Kong Sink
Hong Kong-listed shares of China’s largest chipmaker SMIC plunged about 7% as they resumed trading on Wednesday afternoon following an earlier halt. ( read original story ...)
Massive first day IPO gains evoke ‘bubble’ risk in Asian capital markets
Massive gains posted by companies at their trading debut in regional stock markets in Asia this year are raising the spectre of a bubble, bankers and brokers said. ( read original story ...)
How Covid Helped Gentrify One of Hong Kong’s Poorest Districts
The pandemic is transforming Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district — and triggering concerns about gentrification. ( read original story ...)