An opera star from Hong Kong has publicly apologized for praising Britain’s late Queen Elizabeth II after her recent death. Law Kar-ying, a 75-year-old Cantonese opera star, was among those who ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese opera star’s apology for remarks praising Queen Elizabeth sparks debate in Hong Kong
Under her patronage, Hong Kong was a blessed land,’ Law Kar-ying posted online, infuriating Chinese nationalists. He apologised in a video, but some commentators said he shouldn’t have had to say ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong opera singer Kar-ying Law apologises for praising Queen
A Hong Kong opera singer has apologised and pledged his loyalty to China after his tribute to the Queen prompted allegations that he was glorifying colonial rul ... ( read original story ...)
Public grief over Queen Elizabeth II in Hong Kong seen as both nostalgia and dissent
Hundreds of Hong Kong residents are lining up in front of the British Consulate General for hours each day to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II. Some experts see this as a form of dissent ... ( read original story ...)
In Mourning the Queen, Some in Hong Kong Mourn the Past
A memorial for Elizabeth has given residents of the former British colony a rare platform for public, if quiet, political dissent. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong SPAC Market Wilts as Global Fever Ebbs
Only three Hong Kong SPACs have listed since the city launched a local program early this year, and all now trade below their listing prices U.S. SPACs have raised $12.5 billion so far this year, less ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Split Over Severity of Covid Spills Into Public Feud
A public spat between the former head of Hong Kong’s public hospital network and government officials has erupted over the severity of Covid, reflecting deep divisions among the city’s elite over how ... ( read original story ...)
‘Get A Head Start’: Hong Kongers Rush To Upskill Ahead Of New Life Abroad
As Hong Kong experiences an exodus, Hong Kongers who are planning to move are taking crash courses to equip themselves with skillsets like hair-dressing and home repairs before immigrating to other ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks pare losses after China economic data for August tops analyst estimates
Hong Kong stocks dropped, putting the benchmark on course for its third consecutive weekly loss, as traders weighed August economic data from China that largely beat analysts’ estimates. ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, Public Grief Over Queen Doubles as Dissent
Hundreds of Hong Kong residents are lining up in front of the British Consulate General for hours each day to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, leaving piles of flowers and handwritten notes. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, China financial watchdogs to give Wealth Management Connect more muscle by adding products, increasing participation: Eddie Yue
Hong Kong is working with mainland Chinese authorities to enhance the one-year-old Wealth Management Connect scheme, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s CEO said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Live news: Hong Kong should cut stamp duty to attract talent, says government adviser
The funeral will be attended by foreign heads of state and government representatives, as well as the almost 200 people who were recognised in the late Queen’s birthday honours earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong consumer watchdog gets complaints over more than HK$100,000 in Crostini vouchers, with bakery chain among latest closures amid rent woes
Customers left with invalid coupons as bakery chain folds, citing end of government's rent-deferral scheme Chain owner says he has chalked up HK$80 million in bank loans to cover staff wages Dozens of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kongers rush to learn new skills ahead of life abroad
Inside the bowels of a Hong Kong industrial building, Eric Pun was among two dozen people crammed into a classroom learning to drill holes -- acquiring a new set of skills before heading abroad. ( read original story ...)