China does not recognise dual citizenship of Australian-Chinese man held for 11 months under national security law ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Covid Reality Bubble Is Bursting
He is a CFA charterholder. Omicron is no respecter of titles or jazzy labels. The Hong Kong government’s “ Dynamic Zero Infection” strategy, for which the city has sacrificed much in pursuit of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Weigh More Curbs; Emergency in Ottawa: Virus Update
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam is set to discuss further restrictions at an Executive Council meeting on Tuesday after a record number of new coronavirus infections were reported, with cases ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 614 new COVID-19 cases
Hong Kong reported 614 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, according to data from the Center for Health Protection on Monday. The newly reported cases consist of seven imported cases, and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong zero Covid strategy under pressure as cases soar
Hong Kong has reported a record number of Covid-19 infections, putting strain on a “zero-Covid” policy that aims to eliminate the virus. The city announced 607 locally transmitted cases on Monday and ... ( read original story ...)
We should pull our judges out of Hong Kong
In June 2019 I happened to be in Hong Kong when one million people took to the streets in protest. From my hotel room I watched, transfixed by this extraordinary spectacle passing by for hours: the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Braces for Curbs as Cases Double Every Three Days
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong reported a record number of coronavirus infections, with cases doubling every three days putting pressure on the government to ramp up restrictions as it holds fast to its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s zero-COVID strategy under pressure as cases soar
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong is expected to report a record of around 610 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, broadcaster TVB reported, in the biggest test yet for the city's zero-COVID strategy as it ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong zero-COVID plan under pressure
Hong Kong is expected to report a record of around 610 new COVID-19 cases, broadcaster TVB reports, in the biggest test yet for the city's zero-COVID strategy as it grapples to contain a growing ... ( read original story ...)
Genting Hong Kong cruise ships with unpaid bills seized: Reports
HONG KONG (BLOOMBERG) - Two Crystal Cruises ships operating under a Genting Hong Kong unit have been seized in the Bahamas after a fuel supplier sought their arrest for US$4.6 million (S$6.2 million) ... ( read original story ...)
Do right by foreign workers to preserve Hong Kong’s competitive advantage
In recent decades, Hong Kong's competitive advantage has been built upon diverse foundations. Some are obvious and repeated ad nauseam ― low and simple tax rates, trusted legal system, unique access ... ( read original story ...)
The dilemma Hong Kong confronts
We’re in a COVID limbo. Before us is a fork – a fork that takes us down two paths. The first constitutes reopening Hong Kong to our very own country – to dissolve the quarantine and isolation ... ( read original story ...)
Live news: Hong Kong posts record high Covid-19 cases as pressure mounts on healthcare
Chinese oil and gas stocks jumped on Monday, beating an otherwise downbeat day for Hong Kong-listed stocks, owing to rising prices of crude oil as markets reopened after the lunar new year break. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Braces for New Curbs as Cases Double Every Three Days
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong is set to report a record of over 600 coronavirus infections on Monday as cases double every three days, putting pressure on the government to ramp up restrictions as it holds ... ( read original story ...)