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 ...)
Hong Kong chief announces law to further tighten Beijing’s grip
Hong Kong will introduce a bill that will ban any MP from public office if they support independence for the former colony or encourage any form of foreign interference.Carrie Lam, leader of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam’s sleep-inducing policy address fails to inspire, as lawmakers nap through 2½ hours of tedium
Naps and an order of crabs injected some drama into Wednesday's tedious session at the Legislative Council as Hong Kong's leader bored lawmakers with an almost 2 1/2 -hour policy address. The chamber ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader vows to deepen ties with Beijing
Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam has vowed to deepen ties with mainland China and pledged to rescue the city from “chaos”, using an annual policy address to hint at a further political clampdown ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader lauds new security law despite criticism
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam lauded the city’s new national security law on Wednesday as “remarkably effective in restoring stability,” despite criticism that it is ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Government’s Priority Is to Restore Constitutional Order: Lam
Hong Kong Government's Priority Is to Restore Constitutional Order: Lam Lam was delivering her annual policy address in the semi autonomous city's legislature. She had postponed her speech by more ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is no longer in a sweet spot between China and the West: Chatham House
Ahead of Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam's policy speech, Tim Summers of Chatham House discusses the city's relationship with the rest of the world. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus latest: Hong Kong shuts bars and clubs for 3rd time in bid to curb surge
Chicago to extend pandemic relief measures. An Air New Zealand crew member tests positive in China. Canada buys Eli Lilly’s Covid-19 therapy. ( read original story ...)
Lam Faces Pandemics-to-Politics Test in Key Hong Kong Address
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam faces no shortage of issues to tackle when she delivers her delayed economic policy address Wednesday after another tumultuous year for the Asian financial ... ( read original story ...)