China has already determined the outcome, but the government is pressuring opposition parties to participate to lend the vote legitimacy. ( read original story ...)
China Lists 102 Examples of U.S. ‘Interference’ in Hong Kong
China has listed 102 ways the U.S. has interfered in Hong Kong since mass anti-government protests gripped the city in 2019, as the world’s largest economies continue to clash on everything from trade ... ( read original story ...)
Southbound Bond Connect will attract ‘a lot of’ liquidity to Hong Kong: HKMA Deputy Chief
Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Deputy Chief Executive Edmond Lau says the launch of HK-China Southbound Bond Connect is a "major breakthrough" that will "significantly enlarge the investor base" of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Election body interim register set
The Election Committee’s interim register, which contains the names of members-elect of the new term of the committee, will be released on September 27, the Government said today. The final register ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Expansive National Security Law Swallows Activists, Bail Requests, and M&Ms
Hong Kong authorities’ implementation of the National Security Law has been expanding in scope and strictness, with broader language used to describe alleged violations and harsh interpretations of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Concert Cancellation Spurs Fears of Crackdown on Artists
Cancellation of a September concert by politically outspoken pro-democracy pop singer Denise Ho by a government-sponsored venue here has sparked fears of a widespread crackdown on artists under Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li’s FWD makes U.S. IPO filing public
Insurance company FWD Group Holdings Ltd, owned by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li, made its filing for a stock market listing in the United States public on Thursday, revealing a jump in revenue ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s National Security Promises Were All Hollow
When the national security law was introduced in Hong Kong more than a year ago, pro-Beijing politicians assured the public it would have minimal impact. Hong Konger Chief Executive Carrie Lam told ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong on right path to success, acting leader says, evoking challenges of 1911 revolution
With ‘patriots’ in office and support of central government, city should be confident in future, Paul Chan says. ( read original story ...)
Beijing appoints veterans to its state-level Hong Kong office to improve messaging on national security law, other city policies
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office establishes two new departments for propaganda and security matters, picks Zeng Jian and Wang Zhenmin to head them. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Heartfelt appeal for security law
Evidence showed that they were plotting to set bombs in public places (including courts and tunnels), illustrating the lingering national security threat which the Hong Kong Special Administrative ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Sichuan sign agreement for closer cooperation across 12 key areas including transport, finance
Carrie Lam hails bonds forged through 2008 earthquake support, giant panda donation as both governments agree to build deeper ties. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Taipei’s national holiday threatens national security
Hong Kongers who celebrate Taiwan's national holiday risk violating the national security law according to the Territory’s Security Secretary Chris Tang. His statements carried in the Singtao Daily ... ( read original story ...)
China Evergrande Loses Support of Hong Kong Tycoon Amid Debt Crisis
Chinese Estates, which is controlled by Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau and his wife, Chan Hoi-wan, said it had recently pared its stake in Evergrande and it was seeking shareholder approval to ... ( read original story ...)