They’ve occupied Hong Kong’s central business district, marched by the hundreds of thousands through the city’s streets and endured tear gas and pepper spray in pitched battles with riot police.Now Ho ... ( read original story ...)
Lai’s Arrest Shows Why the West Lost Faith in Hong Kong Courts
The statements issued by China and Hong Kong after Monday’s arrest of media tycoon Jimmy Lai underlined just how quickly a national security law passed in June is undermining the city’s independent ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Mix Colonial and Communist Brutality
Hong Kong Police Mix Colonial and Communist Brutality Hong Kong Police Mix Colonial and Communis... At the end of last month, 19-year-old pro-democracy activist Tony Chung was arrested in his home and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Wealthy Investors Stay Put With Crisis Plans Ready
They’ve mapped out exit routes, opened offshore bank accounts and secured overseas passports.But for now at least, Hong Kong’s high-net-worth investors are mostly staying put, easing fears that the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong newspaper vows to ‘fight on’ following arrest of media tycoon
Roughly 24 hours after Lai was nabbed by authorities, the front page of Apple Daily, a tabloid operated by Next Digital that often condemns China’s Communist Party-led government, featured an image of ... ( read original story ...)
China Refrains From Ousting Hong Kong Lawmakers
Beijing allows four pro-democracy lawmakers to serve out their terms even after they were barred from running for re-election. ( read original story ...)
HSBC reportedly declines to step up scrutiny of clients in Hong Kong
London-based multinational bank HSBC declined to step up scrutiny of its clients in Hong Kong after the US government decided to sanction some high-ranking officials from the Hong Kong Special ... ( read original story ...)
China Moves to Resolve Controversy Over Delayed Hong Kong Elections
Beijing stepped in to settle uncertainty over a controversial yearlong delay to Hong Kong’s legislative elections, approving plans to keep the city’s current lawmakers in office for at least 12 more ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 33 new coronavirus cases, in sharp decline from recent weeks
Hong Kong reported 33 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, a sharp drop from figures registered since the start of July and as authorities extended social distancing rules, cautioning that the city had ... ( read original story ...)
Cyberport houses over 30 InsurTech start-ups with great potential
Creating business value through digital transformation Cyberport is a key organisation in fostering start-ups in Hong Kong. Currently, the community has more than 30 InsurTech firms that provide ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sees Fewest Virus Cases Since Start of Latest Outbreak
Hong Kong’s worst coronavirus outbreak is showing signs of coming under control as the city reported the lowest number of new local infections since its resurgence began over a month ago. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Media Stock Surges 1,000% After Publisher’s Arrest
They’ve occupied Hong Kong’s central business district, marched by the hundreds of thousands through the city’s streets and endured tear gas and pepper spray in pitched battles with riot police.Now Ho ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing Attempts To Remake Hong Kong In Its Image As National Security Law Takes Hold
Educators, journalists, political figures and ordinary citizens have been intimidated and even arrested as China moves to stifle protest and civil society with its new law. ( read original story ...)
They fought for freedom in Hong Kong. Now, they must find it in exile.
As its political structures unravel, a city that once offered safe harbor to the downtrodden is now exporting a new generation of asylum seekers. ( read original story ...)