Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow has been released from jail after serving more than six months for taking part in unauthorized assemblies during massive 2019 anti-government protests that ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Angus Ng celebrates Tokyo 2020 place – ‘just the start of the mission,’ says badminton star
Badminton world No 8 expresses pride at qualifying for second Olympic Games in a post on social media but says hard work starts now ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy activist Agnes Chow released from jail
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow was released from jail Saturday after serving more than six months for taking part in unauthorized assemblies during massive 2019 anti-government protests ... ( read original story ...)
Want to expand your tech business into Asia? Consider Hong Kong
Experts on Hong Kong's tech ecosystem share how their orgs can help U.S. companies plug into the Asian innovation economy. ( read original story ...)
Top US Envoy: China’s Attacks on ‘Foreign Forces’ Threaten Hong Kong’s Global Standing
The top U.S. diplomat in Hong Kong said the imposition of a new national security law had created an "atmosphere of coercion" that threatens both the city's freedoms and its standing as an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Book Fair to finally return after being delayed by Covid-19, but social-distancing rules mean event will be smaller
Seven-day fair will be held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 14 to 21. Among those expected to attend, some doubt there will be many new politics books this time around. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Begin Censoring Films on “Nation Security” Grounds
Beijing-style movie censorship is coming to Hong Kong, the once semi-autonomous financial hub forever famed for its vibrant film history. In a statement released Friday, the Hong Kong government ... ( read original story ...)
HKSAR gov’t official introduces Hong Kong’s opportunities to ASEAN business leaders
A senior official of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Friday elaborated on the bright prospect of Hong Kong's development and invited companies in the Association ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to censor films under national security law
The Hong Kong government on Friday enacted new guidelines that allow authorities to censor films on the basis of safeguarding national security, escalating concerns over freedoms in the former British ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Start Censoring Films on National Security Grounds
Hong Kong is instructing censors to ban any movie that could be seen as endorsing activities that would contravene the national security law imposed by China last year, the latest curb on freedom of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to follow China’s steps, start censoring films over national security
Authorities in Hong Kong have embarked on a sweeping crackdown to root out Beijing's critics after violent democracy protests convulsed the city in 2019. A new security law imposed by China has ... ( read original story ...)
Britain to allow poverty-stricken Hong Kong BN(O) holders to apply for housing support from this month
New regulations allowing some holders of the BN(O) visa in Britain to access housing support take effect on June 29. ( read original story ...)
Forkast Raises $1.7M in Seed Funding
Forkast, a Hong Kong-based blockchain-focused multimedia platform, raised $1.7M in seed funding. The round was led by AMTD Group, Fenbushi Capital, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Animoca Brands, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to update air-quality plan, with city’s power companies facing lower emissions targets from 2026
New caps on sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and respirable suspended particles to come into force, with city to phase out reliance on coal. ( read original story ...)