China's overhaul of Hong Kong's electoral system is being seen as a watershed moment by those who fear Beijing's encroaching influence on the city. Recent changes ensure that only "patriots" loyal to ... ( read original story ...)
WeWork exits first Hong Kong location as part of global downsizing
In its latest move, the co-working company exited its 90,000-square-foot office in Hong Kong, according to the South China Morning Post. That amounts to a 20 percent reduction in the territory ... ( read original story ...)
Only ‘true patriots’ need apply: Beijing’s tough new laws turn Hong Kong’s elections into selections
Beijing’s new election rules give the central government sweeping powers to eliminate those considered disloyal. Even so, this week’s crackdown on democratic rights still shocked those who opposed the ... ( read original story ...)
Richard Li’s FWD Leaning Toward U.S. for $3 Billion IPO
The company, whose business spans Southeast Asia, Japan and Hong Kong, is seeking to raise about $3 billion through an IPO in the U.S. as soon as the third quarter, the people said. A deal could value ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to vet political candidates’ past to ensure loyalty to China: official
Candidates for public office in Hong Kong will have their entire history vetted, its top justice official said Saturday, after China announced a radical overhaul to ensure only "patriots" run the city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Confirms Launch of System for Cross-Currency Securities Transactons with Bank of Japan Financial Network System
Hong Kong Monetary Authority confirms launch of system for cross-currency securities transactons with Bank of Japan Financial Network System. ( read original story ...)
Police bust fraud syndicate, arrest 24 accused of conning Hong Kong credit card companies out of HK$85 million
Gang opened shell companies and issued bogus employment letters and income certificates to stooges to apply for more than 200 personal credit cards, police say. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong swimmers ecstatic as pools open again after four-month closure, but restrictions hamper lessons
Hong Kong swimming community says government has given no scientific ... Michael Fasching, the head coach at Harry Wright, said pools had been closed for more than 300 days since the start of the ... ( read original story ...)
Flush With Covid-19 Vaccines, Hong Kong Struggles to Find Takers
WSJ explains what's at stake for a shot that's been widely used around the world and may soon be considered for emergency use in the U.S. Photo: Mykola Tys/SOPA Images HONG KONG—As countries around ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ‘father of democracy’ Martin Lee, 82, faces jail
A veteran campaigner known as the “father of democracy” is among seven anti-Beijing activists facing five years in jail for unauthorised assembly.Martin Lee, 82, a barrister who helped to write the ... ( read original story ...)
China continues Hong Kong clampdown as activists are convicted
We want to bridge divides to reach everyone. A selection of the most viewed stories this week on the Monitor's website. Every Saturday Hear about special editorial projects, new product information, ... ( read original story ...)
Veteran Hong Kong democrats found guilty in landmark unlawful assembly case
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court found seven prominent democrats guilty of unauthorised assembly charges, including 82-year-old barrister Martin Lee and media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 72, the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Seven Hong Kong Democracy Leaders Have Been Convicted Over the City’s 2019 Protests
HONG KONG — Seven Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates were convicted Thursday on charges of organizing and participating in an unlawful assembly during massive anti-government protests in 2019 ... ( read original story ...)
China, Hong Kong begin testing digital yuan as Beijing ramps up research into cross-border use
China will expand cross-border use of its sovereign digital yuan “when the time is ripe”, with technical testing already under way with Hong Kong, the country’s ... head of the People’s Bank of China ... ( read original story ...)