Hong Kong's legislative election on Sunday (Dec 7) drew the second-lowest turnout rate on record, with voters choosing candidates under Beijing's "patriots only" rules in the aftermath of the city's deadliest fire in decades.
Hong Kong voter turnout rate edges up despite public anger over deadly fire
Turnout in the legislative election was 31.9%, surpassing the 30.2% in 2021, though it was still much lower than before electoral changes that all but eliminated the opposition.
Hong Kong property tycoons turn heads at poll, urge voters to fulfil civic duty
Tycoons from SHKP, Sino Group, Henderson Land Development, New World Development, CK Hutchison and Chinese Estates cast ballots Hong Kong's property tycoons made high-profile appearances to cast their ...
Schiaparelli picks Hong Kong’s Landmark for first flagship Asian store
“It will be Schiaparelli’s first boutique in Asia and they chose Hongkong Land’s Landmark as the first place to put down a flag and say ‘we’re open’,” Li said. “That says a lot that this is the first ...
Hong Kong election turnout near record low amid anger over deadly fire
Hong Kong's election on Sunday (Dec 7) saw a near-record-low turnout after the city's worst fire in nearly 80 years prompted anger against its China-backed authorities, but voter participation edged higher than in the previous vote four years ago.
Hong Kong Banks Introduces Additional Emergeny Measures for Tai Po Fire Victims
Hong Kong’s banking industry will roll out additional relief steps for residents and workers affected by the Tai Po fire, including emergency loan offers, fee ...
Hong Kong election overshadowed by anger at fire, crackdown on dissent and threats to international media
A major university has suspended its student union after its forum was used to post messages demanding accountability from the city’s administration ...
Hong Kong Man Arrested After Posting Online About Deadly Fire
The arrest was part of a crackdown on speech that the authorities say is inciting hatred of the government. Critics say officials are silencing calls for accountability.
The heroes of Tai Po
As a deadly fire raged through a Tai Po housing estate in Hong Kong on Nov 26, firefighters immediately rushed to the front, risking their lives for the benefit of their fellow citizens. Shadow Li speaks with the heroes who faced the city's most ferocious blaze.
Hong Kong Holds Vote as Officials Move Against ‘Anti-China’ Elements
The government is pushing hard to raise turnout in an election overshadowed by a deadly fire and public anger over safety lapses and official accountability.
Hong Kong heads to the polls after deadly fire
City leader John Lee had urged the public to head to the polls, saying their ballots represented reform and support to the fire victims.
Mainland China’s bank apps the best in Asia, beating Hong Kong and Singapore, study says
Strong competition from non-bank players in mainland market forces banks to improve continuously, consulting firm Sia says Mainland Chinese customers enjoy the best mobile banking apps in Asia, but ...
Hong Kong votes in legislative election after deadly fire
Hong Kong voters are casting ballots Sunday in their second legislative election since a 2021 overhaul eliminated the pro-democracy opposition.
Vietnamese-developed BioWraps wins Top 10 startup award in Hong Kong
The innovative packaging from Vietnam is made from cellulose extracted from orange peels, offering a green, safe, and sustainable alternative to traditional plastics while promoting a circular economy ...