The judges who sit on the court of final appeal are only legitimising Beijing’s draconian rule, writes David Alton The Hong Kong regime’s repeated incarceration of the veteran activist Alexandra Wong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to speed up arrivals with electronic health declaration rule
The new system, to go on trial from July 28, will no longer let passengers do the paperwork after landing. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Rent control law fails to help tenants of Hong Kong’s subdivided flats, as most respondents to survey say they are no better protected than before
Findings show water and electricity charges for 73 per cent of respondents about the same as before law was enacted, while others say they now pay more Society for Community Organisation calls on ... ( read original story ...)
Big foreign reserve bolsters HK dollar’s peg system: financial secretary
Despite the temporary capital outflow caused by the US' hiking of interest rates, the Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR) has vast capability to maintain its Linked Exchange Rate System ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to distribute 350,000 RAT kits following sewage COVID-19 detection
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said Sunday that it will distribute around 350,000 sets of COVID-19 rapid antigen test (RAT) kits as part of a follow-up on the recent ... ( read original story ...)
China crushes people’s freedom in Hong Kong using National Security Law
Imposed by China, the National Security Law in Hong Kong has led to the detainment of former opposition politicians and high-profile journalists and curbed the freedom of many others. China imposed a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s monetary base is strong enough to uphold US dollar peg despite recent capital outflows, finance chief says
Financial Secretary Paul Chan notes city has US$440 billion in foreign currency reserves, part of solid foundation of linked exchange rate system But he also warns of 'considerable challenges' to pace ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s monetary base is strong enough to uphold dollar-peg system despite recent capital outflows, finance chief says
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says city has massive US$440 billion foreign currency reserve assets, part of solid foundation of linked exchange rate system However, Chan also warns of 'considerable ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to speed arrivals with new electronic declaration rule for Covid-19
The new system, to go on trial from July 28, will no longer let passengers do the paperwork after landing. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Speed Arrivals With New Electronic Declaration Rule
Hong Kong will require travelers to the city to fill out an electronic health declaration form before boarding a flight, no longer allowing them to do the paperwork after landing, in an effort to make ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Finance Chief Says ‘Huge’ Reserves Will Maintain Peg
Chan is the latest official to address the strength of the city’s reserves after Hayman Capital Management ’s Kyle Bass wrote on Twitter a few days ago that the central bank’s reserves to defend the ... ( read original story ...)
Cantonese opera singer explains her passion for helping young Hong Kong audiences enjoy the traditional performing art
The classic performing art had its heyday in the 50s and 60s, but Chloe Chan Hei-yu, 27, believes it still has much to offer for young Hongkongers. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong heatwave: Residents in city’s subdivided flats, rooftop huts bear brunt of scorching weather
Hong Kong residents in the city’s infamous subdivided flats and rooftop huts are bearing the brunt of a sweltering heatwave, with temperatures set to hit 35 degrees Celsius on Thursday or even higher ... ( read original story ...)
Stay away from ‘destructive forces’ in industry, John Lee warns city journalists as he urges media to ‘tell Hong Kong stories’
Hong Kong’s leader has urged journalists to keep a distance from “destructive forces” in the industry that endanger national security, urging them to focus instead on “telling stories” from the city. ( read original story ...)