With politics and protests off limits, and harassment by pro-Beijing media, pressure increases on Hong Kong journalists ... ( read original story ...)
Unesco-awarded Tai O Heritage Hotel in the ‘Venice of Hong Kong’ unveils facelift in push for eco-tourism and community ties
Tai O Rural Committee chairman Ho Siu-kei estimates some 5,000 to 8,000 people visit the fishing village on weekends, where about 3,000 residents live. A week ago when the Dragon ... ( read original story ...)
Second batch of Hong Kong consumption vouchers to be disbursed during summer, finance chief says, with more details to come this week
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says he hopes use of e-vouchers can help boost development of electronic payments in city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong officials should avoid bulldozing bills through Legislative Council in response to political overhaul, top adviser to city leader warns
Executive councillor Wong Kwok-kin says he worries government could become 'complacent', expect bills to be quickly approved by lawmakers Next administration must solve housing problem, giving young ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Andersen excited with India ‘final’
Kolkata: Hong Kong head coach Jorn Andersen is relishing going head-to-head with AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round Group D hosts India in the battle for top spot after seeing his side record ... ( read original story ...)
Stephen Chow: Resilience through the cracks of Hong Kong
In the face of the increasingly evident shrinking of spaces of freedom in Hong Kong, the bishop's reflection published in the diocesan weekly: ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong allegedly forces foreign English-language teachers to pledge allegiance
Foreign English-language teachers working in Hong Kong government schools have been told to swear allegiance to the city, officials have allegedly ordered, as fears grow about the territory's ability ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong sees 814 new Covid cases
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) on Sunday reported 814 new Covid cases as it warned that the daily figure may rise further. Laboratory tests ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong needs patriotic media: Luo Huining
The director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong, Luo Huining, said on Sunday that the SAR needs patriotic media that will continue to hold on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam urges next leadership to toughen up for ‘political struggles’ with foreign critics
City leader Carrie Lam says next administration must not be afraid of ‘political struggles’ with foreign critics attempting to smear mainland China by using Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong NETs – foreign teachers of English – forced to take allegiance oath
Authoritarian measures are widened to meet Chinese loyalty requirements, despite fears it will worsen teacher shortages ... ( read original story ...)
Will Beijing resume dialogue with Hong Kong’s opposition camp?
Pro-establishment heavyweight also suggests central government find ways to achieve ultimate goal of universal suffrage for city. ( read original story ...)
In a Hong Kong led by an ex-police officer, elite administrative officers will still play a major role
As more officers from the disciplined services take up key leadership posts, there's talk that the administrative service - a legacy of British rule - may fade in importance The opposite is true: ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong FCC chief axed human rights press awards to avoid risk of jail
The head of the Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC) has cited his concerns about the independence of the city’s courts under the national security law as a reason for axing its human rights ... ( read original story ...)