In the late summer and early autumn of 2019, Hong Kong was engulfed in turmoil. In August, the territory’s airport was occupied by protesters, briefly halting its operations, an ... ( read original story ...)
Will he go or not? Hong Kong awaits word on Xi Jinping visit
Will he go or not? Chinese President Xi Jinping kept Hong Kong guessing on Monday about his possible appearance at the 25th anniversary of the former British colony’s return to Chinese rule. ( read original story ...)
Explainer-Hong Kong’s Rocky Political Road Since the 1997 Handover
Hong Kong on July 1 will mark its 25th anniversary under Chinese rule. The financial hub returned to China from Britain in 1997, with promises of wide-ranging freedoms and autonomy under "one country, ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping’s presence at Hong Kong anniversary still unclear
Questions continue to circle over whether Chinese leader Xi Jinping will attend the 25th year anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover from British to Chinese rule and the inauguration of of the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi Jinping Keeps Hong Kong Guessing on In-Person Visit
(Bloomberg) -- Days before Hong Kong’s landmark July 1 celebrations, President Xi Jinping is still keeping the city guessing over his in-person attendance, as the former British colony clocks some ... ( read original story ...)
China and Hong Kong: Five moments in fraught relationship since handover
When Hong Kong was returned to China 25 years ago, it was supposed to be a grand "reunification with the motherland" - the beginning of a new era. But relations between the island and the mainland ... ( read original story ...)
Xi taking part in Hong Kong anniversary but no word on visit
The Chinese government says President Xi Jinping will participate in next week’s celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to China ... ( read original story ...)
(HKSAR 25) Hong Kong’s successes propelled by motherland’s unwavering support
Photo taken on June 22, 2022 shows the night view at the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, south China. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai) A ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong PLA garrison to be combat-ready for ‘toughest and most complicated’ situations amid security threats, commander vows
The pledge came amid what some analysts described as "unprecedented national security threats" facing the country and Hong Kong in a tense geopolitical environment. Major General Peng Jingtang made ... ( read original story ...)
Two Men Arrested in Hong Kong on Suspicion of Seditious Acts
Two men suspected of “doing an act or acts with seditious intention” were arrested in Hong Kong on Sunday by the national security police force, officials said. Police said the men, aged 31 and 53, ... ( read original story ...)
‘A poignant memory’: Artist pays tribute to Hong Kong’s old airport with new Vancouver installation
Artist Christopher K. Ho says he hopes the art installation, located at the Vancouver Art Gallery's Offsite location, evokes nostalgia for those who emigrated from Hong Kong to Canada ahead of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s finance chief says he has ‘stood firm’ in defending national, financial security while assessing tenure
Chan added that safeguarding national security and the city's constitutional order, as well as cultivating an "in-depth understanding" of such matters and China's comprehensive jurisdiction over Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Campaigners: rent control law fails to help Hong Kong’s poorest and leaves loopholes for landlords
A new law designed to control rents has failed to help Hong Kong’s most vulnerable and may have lead to rent increases ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Struggle to Lure Bankers Dims Its Role as a Global Finance Hub
HONG KONG—Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament was for years a highlight on Asia’s networking calendar for global bankers and their clients. Now, organizers are pushing ... ( read original story ...)