The Exchange will be closed on Friday, April 15, for Good Friday and on Monday, April 18, for Easter holidays. Trading in China-based companies such as Baidu, Alibaba and NetEase listed in both Hong ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. urged to stop disturbing Hong Kong under guise of human rights
The Office of the Commissioner of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Thursday voiced firm opposition to the "2021 Country Reports on Human Rights ... ( read original story ...)
PRC’s Vicelike Grip Tightening on Hong Kong
The U.S. State Department’s recent Hong Kong Policy Act Report shows the PRC is tightening its viselike grip on the city as the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to Beijing approaches. ( read original story ...)
‘Blatant racism’: Hong Kong TV series ‘Barrack O’Karma 1968’ receives flak for actor wearing brownface
"Disappointing to see so many of my own unable to acknowledge the problem of brown facing, stereotyping, and the overwhelming amount of casual racism," a user wrote ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Covid cases fall below 1,000
Health authorities on Friday reported 946 new Covid-19 infections – the first time in around two months the number of new cases has dropped below ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: why did Beijing pick John Lee to be the city’s next leader?
Former No 2 official became Beijing’s favourite almost overnight, leaving many wondering what the central government saw in the police officer-turned-minister. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam calls for further national security education on politics, food, culture and ‘many other areas’
City leader Carrie Lam marks National Security Education Day by calling for next administration to further promote subject to 'safeguard' Hong Kong, nation Online activities held for this year's event ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: John Lee inclined to adopt current government restructuring plan, push for Article 23 security legislation
Sole election hopeful says he supports incumbent leader's plan for a reshuffle centred on housing and culture He reiterates push for local national security law as required by city's mini-constitution ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to loosen COVID-19 restrictions
Hong Kong will ease some of its COVID-19 restrictions later this month. City officials said Thursday that, from April 21, restaurants will be able to operate until 10 p.m. with a maximum of four ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Media Mogul Takes Security Case to UN
Lawyers for Jimmy Lai appeal to U.N. human rights office, calling charges against their client “legal harassment” ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ‘Mr. Metaverse’ on why he’s placing a big Web3 bet against Mark Zuckerberg
Animoca Brands is investing aggressively to beat technology giants including Meta, Microsoft and Tencent in building a Web3 that decentralizes digital assets. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong TV series sparks ‘brownface’ controversy after actor darkens skin
A Hong Kong TV series has sparked controversy over the use of "brownface" after one of its actors darkened her skin with makeup to play the role of a Filipina domestic worker. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to ease COVID-19 restrictions as infections fall
Hong Kong will ease some social distancing measures later this month, allowing people to dine in at restaurants in the evening and lifting restrictions on private gatherings, as the number of COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong confirms it will ease COVID restrictions from April 21
Hong Kong confirmed on Thursday it will ease some of the world's most stringent COVID-19 restrictions, allowing beauty parlours, cinemas and gyms to reopen from April 21 as infections in the global ... ( read original story ...)