China’s coast guard intercepted a speedboat heading to Taiwan. The detention of those on board—who have been dubbed the “Hong Kong 12”—has become a new focus of the city’s protesters. ( read original story ...)
Expect Hong Kong markets to play catch up in Q4: Analyst
China Renaissance's Andrew Maynard says the Hang Seng Index has room to move to the upside in Q4. He also expects H-shares prices to catch up to their A-shares counterparts early next year. ( read original story ...)
HK$2.3 billion Mao Zedong calligraphy stolen from collector’s Hong Kong flat torn in half by unwitting buyer: sources
A HK$2.3 billion calligraphy scroll by Mao Zedong, part of an estimated HK$5 billion (US$645 million) haul stolen last month from the Hong Kong flat of a renowned collector was torn into two pieces ... ( read original story ...)
Britain must hold its nerve over Hong Kong
Almost every banner held aloft at protests in Hong Kong last week broke the law. “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times”, said one.” Independence!” said another. Most poignant of all, George ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong group plans expansion of D2 Place with redevelopment of industrial building into office tower amid retail slump
Lawsgroup is pushing ahead with the redevelopment of industrial buildings into offices and shopping centres even as Hong Kong's economy and retail sector still reel from the coronavirus outbreak. The ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing wrestles for control of Hong Kong’s classrooms
Leo is on the frontline of an ideological battle with Beijing for control of the territory’s education system. Since the Hong Kong government began cracking down on education in the Asian financial ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong will stay a key financial hub say experts
Hong Kong's status as a key Asian financial hub will remain intact according to business experts. Speaking to the BBC they said new security laws and protests are unlikely to scare off investors to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans teacher for life over ‘pro-independence propaganda’
A Hong Kong primary school teacher has been stripped of his qualifications after the territory’s education department accused him of spreading pro-independence propaganda in the classroom.The teacher ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Footfall Soars: How The City’s Retail Witnessed A ‘Christmas’ Miracle, And Why Shopping Malls Aren’t Dying
After beating the third wave of COVID, the shopping crowds are back stronger than ever. Malls are seeing a Christmas-like footfall, even attracting international brands to open new stores during ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police group tells medical watchdog lawmaker-doctor has ‘degraded profession’ with ‘hate speech’ at officers
Hong Kong's biggest police association has lodged a complaint with the city's medical watchdog, accusing opposition lawmaker and urologist Dr Kwok Ka-ki of professional misconduct for his perceived ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong teachers warned pro-independence lessons could lead to prosecution under national security law
Education officials will not refer to police the case of a teacher struck off the professional register for life for promoting Hong Kong independence, but warned that those involved in similar ... ( read original story ...)
Teacher disqualified for ‘promoting Hong Kong independence’
A Hong Kong teacher's licence has been removed after being accused of promoting the territory's independence in the classroom. Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam said it was important to weed out "bad ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police group tells medical watchdog lawmaker-doctor has ‘degraded profession’ with ‘hate speech’ directed at officers
Hong Kong's biggest police association has lodged a complaint with the city's medical watchdog, accusing opposition lawmaker and urologist Dr Kwok Ka-ki of professional misconduct for his perceived ... ( read original story ...)
More untraceable infections emerge as Hong Kong records eight new Covid-19 cases, health minister urges vigilance against fourth wave
Hong Kong's predicted fourth Covid-19 wave could come even earlier than expected if social-distancing measures are not strictly adhered to, the city's health minister has cautioned, pointing to an ... ( read original story ...)