What dim hopes that Beijing’s tightening grip on Hong Kong’s freedoms could be eased surely died a death last week with the passage of a “patriotic” new law aimed at stamping out democratic ... ( read original story ...)
Opinion: China never intended to honor Hong Kong’s ‘One country, two systems’
China continues taking steps to weaken Hong Kong’s multiparty democracy by altering their election laws and appointing more pro-Beijing lawmakers rather than directly elected officials. ( read original story ...)
From An Accidental Start, Rising To The Pinnacle Of Luxury Hospitality
Caroline MacDonald has been a force within ultra-luxury hospitality for two decades. Micah Solomon, senior contributor, Forbes; customer service consultant: You found your way into hospitality by an ... ( read original story ...)
China Becomes First Major Economy to Start Withdrawing Pandemic Stimulus Efforts
As its economy rebounds, Beijing begins a delicate process that will influence the domestic and global recoveries. ( read original story ...)
Special Report – Is Hong Kong no longer a model?
Universities in Hong Kong maintain their trademark as reference in East Asia, but the neighbouring city’s model is not without its flaws. ( read original story ...)
Ireland Suggests AstraZeneca Halt; Hong Kong Woes: Virus Update
Load Error Hong Kong sent hundreds of people into quarantine and ordered compulsory testing at many locations as it tried to contain an outbreak that began in a gym in the city center recently. Japan ... ( read original story ...)
China Fires Back at U.K. Charges of Hong Kong Treaty Violation
(Bloomberg) -- China accused the U.K. of “groundless slanders” after the British government said Beijing’s crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong wasn’t in compliance with a treaty that paved the way for ... ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong recycling plant a timely boost for ‘closed loop’ waste management, carbon-neutrality goals
New Life Plastics will process up to 100 tonnes of plastic waste a day, and turn it into secondary raw material to be reused in the manufacture of new resin products. ( read original story ...)
Elections reform: top Beijing officials to meet Hong Kong business, political leaders to seek feedback on overhaul, sources say
Government sources say the meetings will be presided over by Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office deputy directors Zhang Xiaoming, Song Zhe and Huang LiuquanChina’s top legislative body to take up Basic ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong’s purge of the ‘unpatriotic’, the judges are next
Beijing announced the demolition of Hong Kong’s election system and its replacement by a form of controlled democracy that does everything but allow a free vote. The words ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: UK accuses China of breaching joint declaration
Dominic Raab has accused China of breaching the legal deal over the governance of Hong Kong, amid criticisms of Beijing’s attempts to tighten its control over the territory. In a major escalation of ... ( read original story ...)
Marco Fu – ‘no-brainer’ to give Hong Kong star a pro tour card, fans say, as ex-world No 5 looks forward to return
Hong Kong’s Marco Fu Ka-chun said he cannot wait to get back to ... tour card by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) for the start of the 2021/22 season, allowing him to ... ( read original story ...)
Improving electoral system to help revitalize Hong Kong’s economy, people’s livelihood: political, business sectors
Wang Chunxin, an honorary fellow from the Faculty of Business Administration in The Chinese University of Hong Kong, said that improving the electoral system will restore investors' confidence in Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong orders compulsory coronavirus testing after gym cluster hits financial community
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Some law firms and banks in Hong Kong face compulsory testing for coronavirus as most of the 47 news cases recorded on Saturday were linked to a gym used by the financial and ... ( read original story ...)