Hong Kong will re-launch its inaugural retail green bond this month as the coronavirus pandemic eases to raise as much as HK$20 billion ($2.55 billion), the city's financial chief said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
China’s pick for next Hong Kong chief vows to protect global hub
Hong Kong must maintain its character of being an international metropolis,” said former chief secretary John Lee at a press briefing on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hurdles for Hong Kong voluntary mass testing amid scepticism from some, elderly’s uncertainty with online system
Hong Kong began a three-day voluntary mass coronavirus testing exercise on Friday amid a fifth wave of infections, but resistance and challenges had already surfaced. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: Beijing approves resignation of John Lee, clearing way for his leadership bid
Beijing has approved the resignation of Hong Kong chief secretary John Lee Ka-chiu, clearing the way for his leadership bid in May. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: Why did hopeful John Lee keep talking about ‘results-oriented’ approach to governing?
Former chief secretary 'is not stuck to the old colonial government system or ways of thinking", says business chamber head But one analyst warns government must focus on producing talented ministers ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ex-No. 2 official to stand for leadership polls | Charlotte Observer
Hong Kong’s former No. 2 official John Lee has formally declared his candidacy for the upcoming leadership election, entering the race for chief executive viewed by many as Beijing’s preferred ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: city has lagged for years in tackling root problems, but can John Lee’s ‘pragmatic’ leadership turn the tide?
Former chief secretary 'is not stuck to the old colonial government system or ways of thinking", says business chamber head But one analyst warns government must focus on producing talented ministers ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong registers 2,535 new COVID-19 cases
Medical workers guide a citizen at a designated clinic in Hong Kong, south China, April 9, 2022. On Saturday, Hong Kong registered a total of 2,535 new COVID-19 infections, including 897 by nucleic ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Tells Citizens “Do Not Travel” To Shanghai, Hong Kong Due To Covid Risks
State Department on Friday allowed for the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members of emergency and non-emergency employees from Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer-Hong Kong leadership candidate announces plans for ‘new symphony’
John Lee, Hong Kong’s outgoing deputy leader who will run in a leadership election in May, said on Saturday he plans a new chapter for the city following challenges posed by anti-government protests ... ( read original story ...)
‘A new symphony and I am the conductor’, says Hong Kong leadership candidate John Lee
Hong Kong's former number 2 official John Lee, who will run in a leadership election in May, said on Saturday (Apr 9) he plans a new chapter for the global financial hub that has ... ( read original story ...)
OPINION – An analysis of John Lee’s participation in Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Elections
The decision of John Lee to run for the sixth Chief Executive elections in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on April 6, the prompt approval of China’s State Council to approve his ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ex-No. 2 official to stand for leadership polls
Hong Kong’s former No. 2 official John Lee has formally declared his candidacy for the upcoming leadership election, entering the race for chief executive viewed by many as Beijing’s preferred candida ... ( read original story ...)
Leader-in-waiting light on policy details in Hong Kong reboot vow
A former top cop set to become Hong Kong's new leader vowed to reboot the city's international competitiveness on Saturday, but revealed few concrete policy details on how that will be achieved. ( read original story ...)