Aircraft mechanic Don Yip is one of many thousands leaving Hong Kong after the imposition of a new security law last year and 2019's pro-democracy protests. Unlike many others, he won't leave without ... ( read original story ...)
The Hong Kong pets emigrating with their owners
After China's new National Security Law to quell unrest and tighten control over Hong Kong, 40-year-old Don Yip decided it was time to leave but not without his pets.“(These pets) are really a part of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmaker claims Legislative Council ‘deteriorated rapidly’ starting in 2014 or 2015
Michael Tien, a member of Hong Kong's Legislative Council, says political divide in the legislature has hindered the government from passing bills. ( read original story ...)
US threatens to retaliate against Hong Kong’s strict quarantine rules for FedEx crew, warning it could restrict Cathay flights
Washington warned it could limit the number of flights Hong Kong-based carriers operate to the US. This was a response to strict quarantine measures that forced FedEx to relocate 180 crew. Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Britain should avoid undermining the Hong Kong judiciary
One of the most striking pointers to the standing of Hong Kong as a world city is the presence of foreign judges on its Court of Final Appeal. In addition to the chief justice and the three permanent ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘extra cautious’ over museum set to show Ai Weiwei’s work
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s leader, has said officials will be “extra cautious” to ensure the city’s new M+ Museum of visual culture does not undermine national security, as China cracks down on freedom ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Virus Rules Keep Cases Low but Stoke Complaints
By Alexandra Stevenson HONG KONG — A pandemic illness had struck Hong Kong, and the Worley family had gamely followed the rules. They wore masks. They socially distanced. They skipped traveling ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Baidu raises $3.1 billion from Hong Kong listing
Baidu Inc has raised $3.1 billion in its Hong Kong secondary listing, according to a filing by the Chinese internet search giant. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Sanctions Chinese Officials Involved in Hong Kong Takeover
The U.S. sanctioned 24 Chinese officials involved in the implementation of stringent security laws in Hong Kong on Wednesday, days before the first scheduled meeting between top Chinese and American ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese streaming company Bilibili to raise around $3 billion in Hong Kong listing
Bilibili, a streaming service popular with young Chinese users, said it would issue 25,000,000 shares as part of the Hong Kong offering. ( read original story ...)
State Department announces sanctions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday announced sanctions against two dozen Chinese and Hong Kong officials for undermining the territory’s semi-autonomy from Beijing, just days before a ... ( read original story ...)
US sanctions 24 Hong Kong and Chinese officials ahead of a high-level meeting with Chinese diplomats
Washington has sanctioned 24 officials over Beijing's ongoing crackdown on Hong Kong. This move comes as US Sec. of State Antony Blinken prepares to meet top Chinese diplomats in Alaska. Those ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese tech giant Baidu to raise $3.1 billion in Hong Kong listing
Baidu has priced its shares at 252 Hong Kong dollars ($32.45) for its upcoming secondary listing. The technology giant previous announced plans to issue 95 million Class A ordinary shares. At 252 Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong coronavirus: Stories of children separated from parents highlight the price of pandemic success
When Ariel saw her two young sons isolated in a Hong Kong hospital ward with Covid-19, she broke down. The brothers -- age 5 and 1 and both asymptomatic -- were wearing vests that were tied to their ... ( read original story ...)