Hong Kong has been rocked by protests and a pandemic that has almost shut the city off from the world but high-end property deals are booming, buoyed by mainland entrepreneurs. Two flats were sold ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s M+ Museum Is Finally Open, but Censorship Threats Loom
Hong Kong’s long-in-development M+ museum opened to the general public, casting a spotlight on the controversies and setbacks that have plagued the institution for years. In the period between the ... ( read original story ...)
M+ museum opens in Hong Kong with 6,400 artworks, some controversy
The widely anticipated M+ art museum in Hong Kong opened on Friday with more than 180,000 square feet of space, more than 6,000 works of art and a hint of controversy over concerns about censorship. ( read original story ...)
Artist wants safe passage in Hong Kong to remove sculpture
A Danish artist who is seeking to retrieve his sculpture in Hong Kong commemorating the victims of China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown said Friday he wants safe passage guaranteed for himself and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s M+ Museum Is Finally Open. It’s Already in Danger.
The museum, billed as Asia’s premier art institution, faced construction delays and personnel problems. Now it faces its greatest challenge: the threat of censorship. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Broadcaster’s Swift Turn From Maverick Voice to Official Mouthpiece
RTHK has often set the news agenda with its aggressive coverage of the city. But a Beijing clampdown has changed that, with pro-China coverage filling the void. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s extraordinary M+ museum opens amid ongoing censorship fears
When plans for M+ were unveiled over a decade ago, many in China's art world breathed a sigh of relief. The Hong Kong museum could, they hoped, provide a safe space for the types of risqué, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Expects 2021 Growth Near Top of Forecasted Range
Hong Kong’s economy will likely expand near the top of the government’s forecast range this year, with inflation pressures expected to ease. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ‘Captain America’ protester jailed for almost 6 years under security law
"I do not feel any regret," Ma Chun-man wrote in a letter to the judge after the court ruled he promoted independence for the Chinese territory. ( read original story ...)
Danish sculptor seeks legal protection to pick up Tiananmen statue from Hong Kong
Jens Galschiot wants to bring sculpture back after decades in Hong Kong but fears arrest under national security law ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protester known as ‘Captain America’ jailed for five years
Ma Chun-man, who carried the superhero’s shield and chanted pro-democracy slogans at rallies, was convicted under new security laws ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong opens top art museum amid fear of cultural ‘dark ages’
The long-delayed launch of M+ comes as Hong Kong artists and performers struggle with the impact of the National Security Law. Hong Kong, China – Its cavernous reception hall affords a glimpse of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ‘Captain America’ protester jailed for nearly 6 years under security law
A Hong Kong activist dubbed "Captain America 2.0" for wielding the superhero's shield at pro-democracy protests was jailed for nearly six years on Thursday under a national security law, after a court ... ( read original story ...)
Tiananmen statue creator asks for immunity from Hong Kong security law
The Danish sculptor of a statue that commemorates pro-democracy protesters killed during China's Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 has asked Hong Kong authorities for immunity from a national ... ( read original story ...)