A top adviser to Hong Kong’s leader said integration with mainland China was a “great thing” for many people in the city, days after Chief Executive Carrie Lam spoke of a future tied to Beijing in her ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist tells German paper he’s doing well in prison isolation
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong told a German newspaper he was doing well despite being held in solitary confinement and having trouble sleeping because of bright lights after he was ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Government Misunderstands U.S. Oath
We swear to defend ideals on a piece of paper, not a king, queen or dictator. That is what makes us different. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong second-worst city in Asia for expats to live due to soaring costs and declining stability, survey finds
Hong Kong has once again slid down a ranking of the world's best places for expats to live, falling into the bottom 10 overall and coming second to last among the Asian cities included after being ... ( read original story ...)
China wields patriotic education to tame Hong Kong’s rebellious youth
Cua Chiu-fai is on a mission to rid Hong Kong's classrooms of what he sees as poisonous anti-China bias. His soldiers: mainly parents. He has recruited hundreds of mothers and fathers to monitor and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to see positive growth over next two years: Commerzbank
A lot of headwinds lie ahead for the city, but Hong Kong's economy has probably bottomed out after two years of sluggish growth, says Hao Zhou of Commerzbank. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed; JD Health aims to raise more than $3 billion in Hong Kong listing
Pacific were mixed in Thursday trade. JD Health, a unit of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, is looking to raise more than $3 billion in its Hong Kong debut. The firm is planning to sell 381.9 million ... ( read original story ...)
Little Buddies on a mission: Hong Kong Red Cross’ programme to develop leadership skills in children to benefit from funds raised by Operation Santa Claus
"First, you need to clean the wound," said seven-year old Jovon Lee Yu-hon, when asked what he would do if he saw a friend had fallen over and injured himself. "Then, you need to wrap it with this," ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s independent judiciary braced for Beijing onslaught
Beijing is expected to target Hong Kong’s independent judiciary as it tightens control over the territory’s institutions, according to Philip Dykes, head of the city’s bar association. As part of a ... ( read original story ...)
Reports of Hong Kong’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
Hong Kong no longer has a formal political opposition. The entire pro-democracy camp resigned from Hong Kong’s Legislative Council in protest over a resolution by the Standing Committee of the ... ( read original story ...)
More concrete measures required to rebuild confidence of Hong Kong
Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor is trying hard to impress Beijing and the people of Hong Kong. With a firm pledge to strengthen "one country, two systems" and a smorgasbord of delights in cross-border ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader pledges to rebuild confidence and restore trust in long-awaited policy address
Hong Kong's leader unveiled a lengthy policy blueprint on Wednesday aimed at rebuilding confidence in a city beset by political turmoil and financial uncertainty, promising to restore constitutional ... ( read original story ...)
Filipino women’s team take Hong Kong cricket by storm
Despite no background in the game, scant coaching and very little time, the SCC Divas have made a startling impact, winning Hong Kong's development league twice in their first two seasons. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam says restoring ‘political system from chaos’ is priority
The Hong Kong government's priority is to "restore the political system from chaos", Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Wednesday in her annual policy address. ( read original story ...)