A Hong Kong television show has ignited anger over a Filipina character played by a local actress who darkened her skin, in the latest incident of “brownface” in Asia. Broadcaster TVB cast ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong – East Asia’s Entry Point for Mexican Methamphetamine?
A critical waypoint in global trade, Hong Kong also plays a valuable role in Latin America's meth trade with Asian markets. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Closes For Good Friday, Easter Holidays
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 Second Home Project – A Global Launch of The First Mars Vehicle
At the intersection of energy and digital revolution, innovative business model is the trend leading changes in the era. In the forward-looking spirit of serving humanity, Route Vision Automobile, ... ( 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 plans to regulate crowdfunding activities
The Hong Kong government is considering regulating crowdfunding campaigns in a bid to prevent money being used for activities that endanger national security or other illegal purposes. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s first retail green bond offer to finally launch on April 26 after Covid-19 delay
The government has more than tripled the maximum offer size to HK$20 billion (US$2.56 billion) for the three-year bond Interest will be paid every six months based on the inflation rate over that half ... ( read original story ...)
Why Alibaba And Other Stocks Are Not Trading In Hong Kong Today
Hong Kong also announced that it would soon start easing social-distancing rules that have been in place for months from April 21, including an extension of dine-in hours for restaurants. It added ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s finance chief Paul Chan to lead vetting committee for would-be election candidates as chief secretary post stays vacant for now
Financial Secretary Paul Chan a natural successor for the post vacated by former chief secretary John Lee, says pro-Beijing heavyweight Rita Fan Others in the same camp say the appointment hints that ... ( read original story ...)