The director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong, Luo Huining, said on Sunday that the SAR needs patriotic media that will continue to hold on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam urges next leadership to toughen up for ‘political struggles’ with foreign critics
City leader Carrie Lam says next administration must not be afraid of ‘political struggles’ with foreign critics attempting to smear mainland China by using Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Samsung Asset Management launches first blockchain-focused ETF in Hong Kong as technology grows beyond cryptocurrencies
a portfolio manager at Samsung Asset Management (HK). The top 10 holdings of the ETF are likely to include US-listed exchange CME Group, which offers bitcoin futures contracts, cryptocurrency banking ... ( read original story ...)
‘They haven’t gone away’: Hong Kong’s pro-democracy ‘yellow economy’ has paled, but support for it remains
When Camille calls in sick from her nine-to-five office job, she heads for Hong Kong’s wet markets and grocery stores to follow her true vocation – telling the stories of small restaurant owners and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong NETs – foreign teachers of English – forced to take allegiance oath
Authoritarian measures are widened to meet Chinese loyalty requirements, despite fears it will worsen teacher shortages ... ( read original story ...)
Will Beijing resume dialogue with Hong Kong’s opposition camp?
Pro-establishment heavyweight also suggests central government find ways to achieve ultimate goal of universal suffrage for city. ( read original story ...)
In a Hong Kong led by an ex-police officer, elite administrative officers will still play a major role
As more officers from the disciplined services take up key leadership posts, there's talk that the administrative service - a legacy of British rule - may fade in importance The opposite is true: ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong FCC chief axed human rights press awards to avoid risk of jail
The head of the Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC) has cited his concerns about the independence of the city’s courts under the national security law as a reason for axing its human rights ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s FCC axed human rights press awards to avoid risk of jail, chief cites concerns about independence of courts under national security law
Keith Richburg also said he called Chinese foreign ministry's office in city before announcing suspension of awards, according to recording of closed-door meeting During meeting, Richburg quotes ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign teachers in Hong Kong govt schools ordered to swear allegiance
Foreign English-language teachers working in Hong Kong government schools will need to swear allegiance to the city, officials have told AFP, as fears grow about the territory's ability to retain ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign English-langauge teachers in Hong Kong government schools ordered to swear allegiance
Hong Kong is a popular destination for teachers teaching English as a second language, including from Ireland. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s finance chief warns against suspected phishing scam after his picture appears in online adverts
Paul Chan files police report over suspected scam involving adverts with pictures of him to lure victims to cryptocurrency trading platform. ( read original story ...)
DAB vice-chairman Horace Cheung likely to be picked as Hong Kong’s first deputy secretary for justice
Incoming leader John Lee's cabinet has been finalised, sources suggest Permanent security secretary Carol Yip stands high chance of becoming director of Chief Executive's Office Horace Cheung ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong daily Covid-19 cases rise to highest in nearly two months
Hong Kong recorded a total of 851 new daily Covid cases, the highest number in almost two months, with authorities reporting two more clusters of infections at bars in the city’s Central district. ( read original story ...)