Hong Kong's next leader John Lee travelled to Beijing on Saturday to receive the central government's blessing as he prepares to take office in a month. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s new leader heads to Beijing for official approval
Former security chief John Lee is due to take office on July 1, the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule. Hong Kong Chief Executive-elect John Lee is expected to receive his official ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: rebound in infections unlikely for now, even with Omicron subvariant spreading, Hong Kong pandemic adviser says
The possibility of a rebound in Covid-19 infections in Hong Kong remains low despite a more transmissive Omicron subvariant spreading in the community, a government pandemic adviser has said. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: why Hong Kong remains Asia’s foremost arts hub despite tough Covid-19 curbs
City has ability to connect with emerging collectors in mainland China and Southeast Asia, giving it unique advantage. ( read original story ...)
How to repair Hong Kong’s battered reputation: first, restore confidence among the ‘honest brokers’
The national security law, the government's handling of the pandemic, and more, have left Hong Kong with an image problem on the global stage Rather than another expensive PR campaign focused on the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong artist Teresa Chan gives fallen leaves a new lease of life
Fallen leaves are often dismissed as trash on the busy streets of Hong Kong, but local artist Teresa Chan has brought them back to life with her exquisite designs that invite viewers to see trees as ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic spurs Hong Kong logistics rethink
Around 7pm one evening in early March, David Cheng, 64, left a two-storey dormitory built from stacked shipping containers in Lok Ma Chau, Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Number of Hong Kong pupils at UK private schools with parents also living in country triples following launch of BN(O) scheme
Hong Kong pupils whose parents live in UK has increased from 496 in 2021 to 1,538 this year, according to report by Independent Schools Council. ( read original story ...)
Time to defuse ticking Hong Kong mental health bomb
Covid-19, civil unrest and the national security law have all left their mark in the minds of the city's people, and support services must be boosted to tackle an impending crisis The impact of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s food trucks get new lease of life after timely deal with city’s arts hub
West Kowloon Cultural District Authority says it will allow vendors involved in Food Truck Pilot Scheme to continue operating at designated spots within its Art Park. ( read original story ...)
London’s new Elizabeth Line is running – and it’s being run by Hong Kong’s MTR
The Elizabeth Line, named after Queen Elizabeth, is a mixed overground and underground railway that’s meant to slash journey times across London. ( read original story ...)
Sanction Chinese officials with UK assets over Hong Kong abuses, Liz Truss told
It followed research by Hong Kong Watch, which found that nine Hong Kong officials and 12 lawmakers accused of complicity in the ongoing human rights violations in the city have property overseas. ( read original story ...)
British MPs call for audit of property and assets held by Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials
A cross-party group of 110 lawmakers have asked British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to pursue action as a “pathway to introducing targeted sanctions” over controversial national security law. ( read original story ...)
Govt urged to carry out audit of UK assets of Hong Kong and China officials linked to human rights violations
The government should carry out an audit of the UK assets of Chinese and Hong Kong officials linked to human rights violations, a cross-party group of MPs has demanded. A group of 110 MPs has written ... ( read original story ...)