Hong Kong stock investors won’t be sorry to see the end of 2021, with the city’s main benchmarks racking up the worst losses this year among major global equity indexes. ( read original story ...)
New Wave of Pro-Beijing Politicians Spell Trouble for Democracy in Hong Kong
Countries of the G7 expressed concern about China's legal obligations and respect of fundamental rights in Hong Kong in a joint statement after the elections. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pushes election censorship globally
Elections in Hong Kong on Sunday saw the lowest turnout in the city's history, with just 30.2% of the electorate casting a vote, after an election boycott that Hong Kong authorities attempted to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong presses accelerator on tech R&D
One of Hong Kong’s enduring puzzles has been how the city managed to miss Asia’s tech boom for so long. Situated next door to the world’s fastest-growing market and boasting Asia’s leading financial ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s zero-Covid approach is the main issue frustrating businesses there, says analyst
Hong Kong still maintains strict quarantine rules even as authorities elsewhere have loosened similar restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong election: China rejects democracy concerns from West
China has hit back at criticism from Western nations over the Hong Kong election, accusing them of interfering in its affairs. Hong Kong's legislature vote on Sunday saw more than 90% of the seats ... ( read original story ...)
China accuses Australia of ‘violent’ interference in Five Eyes response to Hong Kong election
Allies voice grave concerns about ‘erosion of democratic elements’ after overhaul of electoral system ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong adds Britain to govt camp virus quarantine tier
Travellers to Hong Kong from Britain will have to initially quarantine in a government camp from Tuesday, joining 12 African nations and the United States on the city's strictest entry tier. ( read original story ...)
Pro-Beijing candidates sweep controversial Hong Kong election
Pro-Beijing candidates swept a recent legislative election in Hong Kong amid growing fears that China is clamping down on the city's freedoms.Some of the candidates chanted "guaranteed win" at a ... ( read original story ...)
Democracy Boycott in Hong Kong
Most of the public refused to participate in a sham election. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Stunt Elections Provide the Illusion of Democracy
By rigging the game, Beijing gets to cosplay democracy without having to worry about the unpredictable results of the real thing. ( read original story ...)
The people’s choice? Beijing loyalists win Hong Kong elections.
On Sunday, supporters of China’s Communist Party won the majority of legislative seats in Hong Kong. The elections, which took place under new vetting procedures ensuring only “patriots” can run for ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-establishment candidates win Hong Kong’s ‘patriots-only’ election
Hong Kong saw a historically low voter turnout for its 2021 pro-government legislative election after all ballots were counted on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Adds U.K. to List of Nations With Highest Virus Risks
Hong Kong residents returning from the U.K. must stay at a quarantine center, though the city’s government slashed the number of days arrivals must spend there. The U.K. will be added to a category ... ( read original story ...)