Hong Kong's leader on Thursday defended her policy of temporarily banning flight routes that bring in coronavirus cases, as a leading airline industry ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Financial Markets
A man walks past a bank's electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index at Hong Kong Stock Exchange Thursday, April 7, 2022. Asian shares tracked a retreat on Wall ... ( read original story ...)
Staunch crackdown supporter to run for Hong Kong’s top job
Hong Kong’s No. 2 official, a staunch supporter of a Beijing-backed crackdown on pro-democracy activists, tendered his resignation on Wednesday to pave the way for his run in the city's upcoming ... ( read original story ...)
Fashion entrepreneur expats in Hong Kong see a bright future despite ‘brutal’ hit to retailing from Covid-19 policies
They ‘love’ Hong Kong and ‘know’ it will bounce back from Covid-19 – why expat fashion entrepreneurs are not going anywhere despite the ‘brutal’ hit to business some have suffered as a result of ... ( read original story ...)
Why China Is Worried About Hong Kong
Although Hong Kong weathered many a storm and displayed a remarkable resilience to bounce back, the developments in the territory have raised question marks with regard to its future stability and ... ( read original story ...)
6 accused of seditious acts at Hong Kong court hearings
Hong Kong’s national security police used a colonial-era sedition law to arrest six people on suspicion of causing a nuisance at court hearings in December and January. The suspects were arrested ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stock market: Japan’s Nikkei drops 1.9%, Hong Kong benchmark flat on hawkish Fed minutes; USD gains
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.53% and Japan's Nikkei dropped 1.9%. Chinese blue chips shed 0.4%, although the Hong Kong benchmark was flat, buoyed by mainland ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: John Lee attracted backers and critics during long climb from police inspector to No 2 official
Chief Secretary Lee is gearing up for a possible leadership bid, sources say. While some have previously questioned whether his background fully prepared him for his role as No 2 official, Lee appears ... ( read original story ...)
‘Reliable’, but limited financial exposure: mixed reaction from business community to John Lee as Hong Kong’s next potential leader
Many see Beijing's backing of Lee as a sign that national security would take top priority They expressed hope that Hong Kong's No 2 official would be friendly to the business community in a bid to ... ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: Hong Kong hardliner joins race to become city’s next leader
Plus, Meta targets virtual currency market with ‘Zuck Bucks’ and Toshiba’s second-biggest shareholder pushes take-private deal ... ( read original story ...)
With Each New Crisis in Hong Kong, Pressure Built on a Beijing Loyalist
Carrie Lam, the territory’s chief executive, said Monday that she would not seek a second term. Her tenure was marked by protests, a contentious law and a devastating Covid outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader’s challenges ahead
Hong Kong's beleaguered Chief Executive Carrie Lam has announced that she will not be standing for re-election in May. Chief Secretary and erstwhile security head John Lee has been tipped to be her ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Protest Films Prominent at Taiwan Documentary Festival
Two Hong Kong protest-related films that are unlikely to ever be screened in their home territory will take center stage at the Taiwan International Documentary Festival, in the event’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security official to stand as chief executive
John Lee’s bid for top political post is sign of the growing influence of security officials ... ( read original story ...)