He told a packed news briefing that the Youngspiration duo had not only advocated independence for Hong Kong, but "even insulted the country and the Chinese people in their words and deeds". ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong in the grip of a power struggle over oath-taking saga
Hong Kong localist radicals played into Beijing’s hands, democracy leader Martin Lee says Mr Justice Thomas Au Hing-cheung certainly did not agree with the argument, as he explained in his 56-page ruling that he was “of the clear view that the non ... ( read original story ...)
China's interference in Hong Kong reaching alarming levels – U.S. congressional panel
HONG KONG A U.S. congressional panel has warned of an "alarming" rise in China's interference in Hong Kong, noting fears over the city's continued role as a global financial hub. In its annual report to the Congress on Wednesday, the bipartisan U.S.-China ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong localist radicals played into Beijing’s hands, democracy leader Martin Lee says
No stay of execution for disqualified Hong Kong lawmakers Leung and Yau Speaking after a Commercial Radio programme, Lee said the Hong Kong government and Beijing could point to Leung and Yau and say “not only do they want independence, they were ... ( read original story ...)
Life at a Chinese bank in Hong Kong: “I don’t do deals; I write boring business plans”
The biggest difference working for a Chinese bank is that instead of working away at existing deals, most of our nights are spent on preparing business development plans and RFPs,” says a vice president at China Everbright Securities in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Business of Design Week 2016 The Transformational Spirit of Chicago Winds Its Way to Hong Kong
Business of Design Week 2016 is a flagship design conference, one of the biggest in all of Asia. This year's theme is 'ChicagoMade.' HONG KONG, HONG KONG, November 17, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Business of Design Week (BODW), Asia’s leading annual ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong rich-lister gives $5m to Auckland university
A foundation set up by Hong Kong's richest man is to donate $5 million to the University ... for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and other programmes at the university's Business School. The foundation will also match on a dollar-for-dollar basis up ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Page One bookstores closed as company faces more financial trouble
Troubled bookstore chain Page One has closed down its two remaining stores in Hong Kong. The stores in Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui and Festival Walk in Kowloon Tong were shut on Thursday. A letter reading “Notice of Appointment of Receivers” was ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong abductions: Marco Rubio seeks US sanctions against officials
Last year five book publishers based in Hong Kong were detained by Chinese authorities and held incommunicado for months, with two abducted from Thailand and Hong Kong. Legislation introduced by Senators Marco Rubio and Tom Cotton would require the US ... ( read original story ...)
China's interference in Hong Kong alarming
A US congressional panel has warned of an "alarming" rise in China's interference in Hong Kong, noting fears over the city's continued role as a global financial hub. In its annual report to the Congress on Wednesday, the bipartisan US-China Economic and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legal experts split over court’s ruling in oath controversy
Legal experts are awaiting further reasoning for Tuesday’s High Court ruling, which found Sixtus Baggio Leung Chung-hang and Yau Wai-ching had “declined” to take the Legislative Council oath and swear allegiance Hong Kong as part of China ... ( read original story ...)
The Hong Kong-Singapore rivalry: Forget finance and shopping, is literature next?
Hong Kong and Singapore vie for recognition as Asia’s international business and finance centre, leading shopping destination, port and air hub. While neither city wins renown for literary tradition, for 10 days this month they concurrently hosted ... ( read original story ...)
Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines expand codeshare with enhanced connectivity to New Zealand and Europe
Under the expanded codeshare agreement, Hong Kong Airlines has placed its ‘HX’ code on Etihad ... and more importantly unleash the true benefits of the partnership by offering business and leisure travellers enhanced connections and a more frequent ... ( read original story ...)
Trump effect blamed as mortgage rates rise and bonds tumble: Don Pittis
After moving into journalism, he was principal business reporter for Radio Television Hong Kong before the handover to China. He has produced and reported for the CBC in Saskatchewan and Toronto and the BBC in London. He is currently senior producer at CBC ... ( read original story ...)