China's top legislative body has taken up a draft national security law for Hong Kong that has been strongly criticized as undermining the semi-autonomous territory's legal and political institutions. ( read original story ...)
Curtain falls on Hong Kong’s oldest satirical TV show
Hong Kong's oldest political satire show will air its final episode Friday evening, against a backdrop of pro-democracy unrest and fears that an incoming anti-subversion law will help Beijing trammel ... ( read original story ...)
China’s legislature passes controversial draft of Hong Kong national security bill
China’s legislature reviewed and passed a draft of a national security bill for Hong Kong, which critics say jeopardizes the territory’s semi-autonomous standing, the latest move by China to gain ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law draft to be put before China’s top parliament body
The top decision-making body of China's parliament will review a draft of national security legislation for Hong Kong during a session in Beijing that began on Thursday, the official Xinhua news ... ( read original story ...)
NetEase turns to ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Lord of the Rings’ games in global push after Hong Kong listing
NetEase is using a dual strategy of partnering with big name brand owners, as well as investing in gaming studios, to drive its international expansion, the company told CNBC. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong children’s shop told to remove protester statue
A shop owner in Hong Kong is refusing an order to remove a life-sized statue of a female anti-government protester from one of his stores. Herbert Chow has been told by landlords at a location of one ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Online Retail Giant JD.com Debuts Successfully On Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has raised nearly $4 billion as its shares debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Thursday. China's second biggest online retailer, JD.com saw ... ( read original story ...)
G7 urges China to reconsider imposing security law on Hong Kong
Hours before China's top legislature was to convene on Thursday, the Group of Seven urged Beijing to reconsider imposing a controversial national security law on Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Japan Woos Hong Kong Business as Abe Cools to China
Japan is laying out the welcome mat for Hong Kong-based financiers as China moves to erode Hong Kong’s autonomy through a new security law. . But Beijing is seeking to reassure the international ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Disneyland reopens with limited admission after drop in China’s coronavirus cases
Hong Kong Disneyland has officially reopened after a major drop in coronavirus cases in the Chinese territory. ( read original story ...)
China tables draft Hong Kong security law in sign it intends to rush legislation
State media organisation Xinhua reports draft clarifying four major offences put before top lawmaking body ... ( read original story ...)
JD.com shares rise 3.5% in the e-commerce giant’s $3.87 billion Hong Kong debut
The Hong Kong listing marks another major Chinese firm which is already listed in the U.S., carrying out fundraising in Hong Kong. JD.com went public on the Nasdaq in 2014. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Disneyland reopens after five-month coronavirus break
Hong Kong's loss-making Disneyland theme park reopened on Thursday to a limited number of local visitors and with enhanced health measures after the coronavirus outbreak forced it to close in late ... ( read original story ...)
Safe distance selfies: Hong Kong Disneyland reopens to masked guests
Hong Kongers wearing Mickey Mouse ears and facemasks flocked back to Disneyland on Thursday as the city's park reopened after nearly five months of closure during the coronavirus pandemic. Signs plast ... ( read original story ...)