Unlike the US where anti-vaccine fringe groups have fueled resistance to Covid shots, Hong Kong is facing a different challenge. Most of the city’s elderly are reluctant to get inoculated, and some ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to adopt China’s anti-sanctions law
Critics have warned that the anti-foreign sanctions law could undermine HK’s reputation as a global financial hub ... ( read original story ...)
ByteDance Aims For Hong Kong IPO By Early 2022 Despite China Tech Crackdown: FT
ByteDance, the owner of the short video platform TikTok, is aiming to go public with a listing in Hong Kong by early 2022, the Financial Times reports. The company is ... ( read original story ...)
TikTok owner ByteDance aims for Hong Kong IPO by early 2022 – FT
ByteDance, the Chinese owner of short video platform TikTok, has revived its plan to go public with a listing in Hong Kong by early 2022 after addressing Chinese regulators' concerns, the Financial ... ( read original story ...)
ByteDance Revives IPO Plan, Eyes Hong Kong Listing, Financial Times Says
ByteDance, which operates short-form video apps TikTok and Douyin, plans to go public in Hong Kong by early next year “despite a widening regulatory assault targeting Chinese technology companies,” ... ( read original story ...)
ByteDance IPO Highlights Appeal Of Hong Kong Bourse’s Own Shares
One option: buy shares in Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, or HKEX, which operates the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Even before the recent crackdowns, Hong Kong had already been expected to benefit from a ... ( read original story ...)
UK not doing enough to support those fleeing Hong Kong, advocacy group says
Hongkongers in Britain director warns that many arrivals are being denied equal access to housing, education and jobs ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong minister signals path to adopting China’s anti-sanctions law
The "most natural and appropriate way" would be to add it to an annex of the city's Basic Law, she said.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
TikTok owner ByteDance eyes Hong Kong IPO amid China tech crackdown: Report
The listing could take place either next quarter or in early 2022, the report adds.ByteDance has been working on addressing data security concerns raised by Chinese regulators, it says ... ( read original story ...)
How an Obscure Swim Club Got a Say in Choosing Hong Kong’s Leader
Beijing is making it nearly impossible for the pro-democracy camp to win city elections. One tool: “grass roots” groups loyal to the government. ( read original story ...)
ByteDance Eyes H.K. IPO Amid China Tech Crackdown, FT Says
TikTok owner ByteDance Ltd. is reviving plans to list in Hong Kong by early next year even as Chinese authorities widen their crackdown on the country’s technology companies, the Financial Times ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s use of digital payment systems soars under e-voucher scheme, with 2.2 million new accounts created: finance chief
Paul Chan touts success of consumption voucher programme in stimulating economy, moving city towards digital transformation. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong minister signals path to adopting China anti-sanctions law
Critics have warned that the anti-foreign sanctions law could undermine Hong Kong's reputation as a global financial hub ... ( read original story ...)
I covered Hong Kong for decades. Now I am forced to flee China’s ‘white terror’
After 35 years, the Observer’s former correspondent is leaving as what was once a haven of liberty and peace is transformed into a police state ... ( read original story ...)