No jurisdiction in the world would or could agree that an attempted escape from criminal liability is acceptable or upholds the rule of law. ( read original story ...)
Prestigious photo exhibition featuring media images of Hong Kong protests shuts down in Macau
An international press photo exhibition in Macau has been abruptly shut down, with speculation that sensitive images featuring anti-government protests in Hong Kong last year was the reason. ( read original story ...)
Ant Group’s $35 billion IPO unlikely to be hurt by possible U.S. curbs
Ant Group's $35 billion initial public offering (IPO) is unlikely to suffer from any U.S. restrictions on the Chinese financial technology giant due to its very limited overseas presence, potential ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: first demonstrator shot by police with live round during last year’s unrest may plead guilty to rioting
The first Hong Kong protester shot with a live round by police during last year's anti-government protests may plead guilty to a riot charge. Prosecutors on Thursday told the District Court that they ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks end four-day winning streak as Trump administration explores new restrictions on Chinese companies, targets Ant Group
Pacific markets amid concerns the Trump administration will ratchet up actions against Chinese companies before the presidential election. ( read original story ...)
More than 20,000 Hong Kong schoolteachers, students and parents join petition against teacher’s deregistration
More than 20,000 schoolteachers, students and parents have joined a petition against the move by Hong Kong education authorities to deregister a teacher accused of spreading pro-independence messages ... ( read original story ...)
Mao Zedong calligraphy: Hong Kong police arrest 3 in relation to $650 million burglary that included calligraphy by China’s former Communist leader
Three men have been arrested in connection with an alleged $645 million Hong Kong art heist that included calligraphy reportedly written by Chairman Mao Zedong. ( read original story ...)
Ant Group’s $35 billion IPO unlikely to be hurt by possible U.S. curbs, analysts say
Ant Group's $35 billion initial public offering (IPO) is unlikely to suffer from any U.S. restrictions on the Chinese financial technology giant due to its very limited overseas presence, potential ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tourism Board Launches a Standardised Hygiene Protocol to Assure Visitors of a Safe and Healthy Stay
Hong Kong has led the way in introducing anti-virus measures since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, with citizens and businesses working together to adopt some of the world’s most stringent ... ( read original story ...)
Valuable Stolen Mao Zedong Scroll Found Cut in Half in Hong Kong
A calligraphy scroll by Mao Zedong said to worth HK$2.3 billion, part of a haul stolen last month from a renowned collector and torn into two pieces after being resold to a man who thought it was ... ( read original story ...)
Mandatory testing will soon be ‘necessary’ for Hong Kong, health minister warns, as city faces 17 new cases and infection rate hits two-month high
Mandatory testing for Covid-19 will soon be "necessary" to safeguard public health, Hong Kong health minister Professor Sophia Chan Siu-chee said on Thursday as the city faced 17 new cases, most of ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Thailand offers new extended-stay visas for Hong Kong, Macau, but quarantine leaves tourism sector’s travel bubble dreams on hold
Thailand's consulate in the city has launched a visa programme that will allow Hong Kong and Macau residents to stay in the country for up to nine months, though a mandatory 14-day quarantine means ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Financial Markets Set for Calm Start After 8-Day Break
Chinese financial markets will trade for the first time this month on Friday and for once, investors can look forward to a relaxed start. ( read original story ...)
Will Japan PM Suga’s latest moves help Tokyo take Hong Kong’s finance crown?
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says Japan plans to offer tax and other perks to lure foreign firms and talent to Tokyo. If these become reality, recruitment firms say companies worried about ... ( read original story ...)