Censors have been ordered by the pro-Beijing Hong Kong government to vet all films for violations of a draconian national security law.Since Beijing imposed the legislation a year ago, officials have ... ( read original story ...)
Top US Envoy: China’s Attacks on ‘Foreign Forces’ Threaten Hong Kong’s Global Standing
The top U.S. diplomat in Hong Kong said the imposition of a new national security law had created an "atmosphere of coercion" that threatens both the city's freedoms and its standing as an ... ( read original story ...)
Latest round of Hong Kong’s iBonds attracts record US$7 billion from investors betting on inflation
The latest round of Hong Kong’s iBonds has been oversubscribed 3.6 times, and has attracted a record US$7.03 billion from 717,000 people. ( read original story ...)
Meng lawyers seek publication ban on HSBC materials obtained via Hong Kong court
Huawei executive’s lawyers argue that a publication ban preserves HSBC’s privacy interests in relation to its business processes and encourages the bank’s participation in criminal justice proceedings ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Book Fair to finally return after being delayed by Covid-19, but social-distancing rules mean event will be smaller
Seven-day fair will be held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 14 to 21. Among those expected to attend, some doubt there will be many new politics books this time around. ( read original story ...)
Meng applies for publication ban on HSBC materials obtained via Hong Kong court
Meng Wanzhou's lawyers obtained the new material from HSBC through an agreement in a Hong Kong court that they say includes a stipulation that they protect confidential information. They argue in ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Censorship Widens to Hong Kong’s Vaunted Film Industry, With Global Implications
The city’s government said it would block the distribution of films that are deemed to undermine national security, bringing the territory more in line with mainland Chinese rules. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Krafton to Launch $5 Billion Plus IPO Next Week, Sources Say
South Korea's Krafton to Launch $5 Billion Plus IPO Next Week, Sources Say HONG KONG/SEOUL (Reuters) - Krafton, the company behind blockbuster video game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), will ... ( read original story ...)
China Youran Dairy raises US$643 million in Hong Kong IPO – sources
China Youran Dairy Group raised US$643 million in its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) by pricing its shares at the bottom ... ( read original story ...)
Latest round of Hong Kong’s iBonds attract record US$7 billion from investors betting on inflation
The latest round of Hong Kong’s iBonds has been oversubscribed by 3.6 times, and has attracted a record US$7.03 billion from 717,000 people. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Begin Censoring Films on “Nation Security” Grounds
Beijing-style movie censorship is coming to Hong Kong, the once semi-autonomous financial hub forever famed for its vibrant film history. In a statement released Friday, the Hong Kong government ... ( read original story ...)
HKSAR gov’t official introduces Hong Kong’s opportunities to ASEAN business leaders
A senior official of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Friday elaborated on the bright prospect of Hong Kong's development and invited companies in the Association ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Amends National Security Law, Will Now Censor Films in Similar Fashion as Beijing
A new amendment to Hong Kong's Film Censorship Ordinance gives the government the ability to censor films seen as a threat to national security. The move further aligns Hong Kong with the practices of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to censor films that ‘endanger national security’
Films go through strict censors on the Chinese mainland and only a select few Western films or documentaries are released commercially each year. Historically Hong Kong has taken ... ( read original story ...)