A leader of a new pro-Beijing political party said an overhaul of how Hong Kong picks its leaders could weaken property interests enough to enact policies to address the financial hub’s infamous ... ( read original story ...)
Concerns mount that new Hong Kong law on patriotic oaths could trap judges
A proposed new law that tightens patriotic loyalty tests for Hong Kong politicians could also ensnare the city's judges, further threatening its vaunted judicial independence, say legal scholars, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader seeks to allay concerns about child separations in Covid quarantine
Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters Hong Kong’s leader, Carrie Lam, has responded to concerns that young children are being separated from their parents in quarantine centres as the city seeks to control ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tells U.S. Consulate to Test Staff After Two Cases
Hong Kong required all staff from the U.S. consulate in the city to undergo Covid-19 testing after two workers there tested preliminary positive and were admitted to the hospital for isolation and ... ( read original story ...)
Start-up Dash Living helps Hong Kong hotels switch to monthly leases, ride out pandemic slump
Dash Living, a Hong Kong co-living start-up, is helping hotels switch to monthly leases to survive the unprecedented downturn in the city’s tourism sector. ( read original story ...)
All aboard the Dukling: How the junk boat became a Hong Kong icon
One of the best ways to experience the beauty of Hong Kong is from the water. And there's no finer way to do that than with a cruise aboard the Dukling, the last remaining Hong Kong junk boat ... ( read original story ...)
Parties Spar Over ‘Risk’ to HSBC in Handling Huawei Accounts
The extradition of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou to the United States to face fraud charges could hinge on whether HSBC’s dealings with the tech giant carried sufficient risk for the bank. ( read original story ...)
Steady Start Seen For Hong Kong Stock Market
The Hong Kong stock market bounced higher again on Monday, one session after it had ended the three-day winning streak in which it had jumped almost 850 points or 3 percent. The Hang Seng Index now ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong expands Covid-19 jabs to 5.5 million people
Growing gym cluster leaves embattled Hong Kong fitness industry licking its wounds Family practitioner Dr Lam Wing-wo said the guidance note was a start for the sector but more could be done. “More ... ( read original story ...)
The last of Hong Kong’s original wooden junk boats is still afloat
One of the best ways to experience the beauty of Hong Kong is from the water. And there's no finer way to do that than with a cruise aboard the Dukling,the last remaining Hong Kong junk boat available ... ( read original story ...)
Business worries intensify over China’s tightening grip on Hong Kong
For businesses and investors in Hong Kong, how much is too much? First there was an extradition bill that, if passed as planned in 2019, would have allowed Hong Kong residents to be extradited to ... ( read original story ...)
Electoral reform: In changing Hong Kong, who counts as a ‘patriot’?
We want to bridge divides to reach everyone. A selection of the most viewed stories this week on the Monitor's website. Every Saturday Hear about special editorial projects, new product information, ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC suffered no risk from Meng Wanzhou’s alleged deceptions, court hears, as extradition fight enters crucial stage
HSBC suffered no risk of loss as a result of alleged deceptions by Meng Wanzhou, her lawyer told a Canadian court on Monday, as the Huawei Technologies chief financial officer’s two-year battle ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Has Millions of Unused Doses, Offers Vaccine to 30-Year-Olds
Hong Kong expanded its vaccination campaign to young adults aged ... India and mainland China had a slow start -- with 2.17 and 3.75 doses per 100 people, respectively, per Bloomberg’s vaccine tracker ... ( read original story ...)