East-West relations are a growing problem for HSBC Holdings, the bank with feet planted equally in each hemisphere. US-China tensions have steadily ramped up, but while geopolitical discord threatens ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Press Corps Battle Dislocation, Nostalgia, Unemployment
Former members of Hong Kong's once-free press corps are launching their own media outlets aimed at covering the city from overseas, from a pro-democracy point of view. While a draconian national ... ( read original story ...)
John Lee to lead Hong Kong as critics decry eroding democracy
John Lee was elected to replace Carrie Lam as Hong Kong’s next leader. The selection took place under a new electoral system, where only loyal “patriots” can hold office and the political opposition ... ( read original story ...)
As Hong Kong Relaxes COVID Rules The Luxury Market Gains Momentum
Hong Kong remains a pricey international market ... The low-rise community of eight townhouses has a swimming pool and easy access to Central, the business and retail district. The asking price is HKD ... ( read original story ...)
US, G-7 partners rip selection process for Hong Kong chief executive
Members of the G-7 issued a release on Monday detailing their “grave concern” with Hong Kong’s new chief executive, a pro-Beijing loyalist who won an election on Sunday to become the new leader of the ... ( read original story ...)
New Leader Puzzles Hong Kong With Promise to Work for ‘We and Us’
Beijing's hand-picked candidate, John Lee, takes over as head of Hong Kong, which continues to bleed emigrants and stock market red ink. ( read original story ...)
An ex-security chief is taking the helm in Hong Kong. What lies ahead for the city?
There was little doubt about John Lee’s election as Hong Kong’s next leader. The city’s former security chief received more than 99% of the vote from a committee stacked with mostly pro-Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong leader John Lee needs to ‘come out and get close to the people,’ says lawmaker
Michael Tien, a Hong Kong lawmaker, says incoming chief executive John Lee's predecessor Carrie Lam "basically shut herself off" in the last three years. ( read original story ...)
IPOs spawn growth amid uncertainties
Despite all the fluctuations and uncertainties in the stock market in the first few months of the year, the IPO scene is still worth investors' closer look to figure out the market direction, insiders ... ( read original story ...)
Multinational firms congratulate Hong Kong’s new leader
Western multinationals and local tycoons published newspaper adverts on Monday (May 9) congratulating John Lee on becoming Hong Kong's next leader, following a rubber-stamp selection proc ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says China patriots now firmly in charge
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says Chinese patriots are now firmly in charge of the city following the election of its new leader, who ran unopposed in a process controlled by Beijing from start to fini ... ( read original story ...)
Western multinationals congratulate Hong Kong’s new leader
Western multinationals and local tycoons published newspaper adverts on Monday congratulating John Lee on becoming Hong Kong's next leader, following a rubber-stamp selection process condemned by ... ( read original story ...)
It would be a ‘big stretch’ to describe Hong Kong’s election as genuine, says consultancy
David Dodwell of Strategic Access says it's apposite that the government in China itself is calling it a "democracy with Hong Kong characteristics." ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is still the irreplaceable global financial center post-pandemic
Convenor of Hong Kong's Executive Council Bernard Chan was optimistic about Hong Kong's unique advantages in providing education, healthcare, wealth management, especially with the rise of China's ... ( read original story ...)