Students and lecturers at Hong Kong's most prestigious university returned from summer break this month to a very different institution.The Democracy Wall at the University of Hong Kong (better known ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong elite selects powerful new ‘patriots only’ committee
Hong Kong's political elite will select a powerful committee on Sunday which will choose the city's next leader and nearly half the legislature under a new "patriots only" system imposed by Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s first ‘patriots-only’ election kicks off
Fewer than 5,000 Hong Kong people from mostly pro-establishment circles vote on Sunday for candidates vetted as loyal to Beijing, who will pick the city's next China-backed leader. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s homebuyers defy banks’ jitters in snapping up flats built by little-known developer in fourth straight sell-out weekend
More property buyers are rushing into the market to get ahead of rising prices and potentially higher mortgage rates as the local monetary authority is expected to raise interest rates in lockstep ... ( read original story ...)
She wrote a book on women’s workplace challenges after her own personal struggles – Hong Kong-based Korean lawyer Jaclyn Jhin
Hong Kong-based Korean lawyer Jaclyn Jhin, the new CEO of Asian Charity Services, talks about how her tough divorce and custody battle saw her turn to mentoring other women. ( read original story ...)
Nanfang Media report: China pushes forward master plans to boost Hong Kong, Macao economy
It’s an unprecedented move to involve a Special Administrative Region (SAR) in governing an area on the Chinese mainland, according to a Nanfang Media Group report. This is in line with China’s plans ... ( read original story ...)
Prudential to Raise Up to $2.89 Billion in Hong Kong Share Sale
Prudential Plc plans to raise up to $2.89 billion in a new share offering in Hong Kong as the insurance giant eyes long-term growth opportunities in Asia and Africa. ( read original story ...)
Qianhai red tape: relief coming for Hong Kong businesses, but opening mainland Chinese bank accounts still a hassle
Shenzhen Qianhai Authority will offer some services at Admiralty office, and pledges to work on businesses’ complaints that opening a mainland bank account takes too long. ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s sovereign digital currency push to boost Hong Kong’s fintech start-ups
As Beijing pushes ahead with a sovereign digital currency and a national blockchain network, Hong Kong’s fintech community is using the city’s role as a bridge between mainland China and the rest of ... ( read original story ...)
Blinken deletes, replaces tweet vowing US will ‘stand with the people of Hong Kong’
Antony Blinken has deleted a tweet which seemingly criticized the Chinese government and showed support from the United States for the people of Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Blinken Deletes Tweet Saying ‘We Stand with the People of Hong Kong’ in Favor of Milder Message
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reportedly deleted a tweet accusing Chinese leaders of weakening Hong Kong's long-term political and social stability and affirming the United States's commitment ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police to deploy one officer per voter for committee elections
Elections to a Beijing-controlled committee that installs Hong Kong’s chief executive and MPs will be guarded by almost as many riot police officers as voter ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong COVID tester Prenetics sets up $1.7B SPAC deal
The proceeds will fund Prenetics' global expansion as well as an acquisition strategy aimed at growing its U.S. footprint. ( read original story ...)
U.S. sanctions several Hong Kong-based Chinese entities over Iran -website
The United States issued Iran-related sanctions targeting several Hong Kong-based Chinese entities, according to a notice posted on the U.S. Department of Treasury website on Friday. ( read original story ...)