Lap Sap Chung was created by artist and author Arthur Hacker, who worked for the Government Information Services, and is featured in a retrospective exhibition. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election: Dual accountability system fraught with challenges
On Sunday (May 8), more than 1,400 members of Hong Kong’s Election Committee will meet to select the next leader of the city. With former chief secretary John Lee being nominated ... ( read original story ...)
A look at Carrie Lam’s efforts in building a better Hong Kong
The sixth-term chief executive election of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will be held on Sunday. We take a closer look at Carrie Lam's efforts in building a better Hong Kong during ... ( read original story ...)
Why John Lee’s progressive policy platform will deliver prosperity to Hong Kong
John Lee, Hong Kong’s sole chief executive candidate, delivered his 44-page policy platform last Friday. Headlined “Starting a new chapter for Hong Kong together,” it contains noble underlying ... ( read original story ...)
John Lee, security official set to take the reins in Hong Kong
When a select group of Hong Kong voters cast their votes to elect the city’s next leader Sunday, they will be given a one-of-a-kind ballot paper — it carries no candidate numbers but only two options: ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s Hand-Picked Leader in Hong Kong Has An Abusive Past
After weeks of speculation, on April 8 the Chinese government unveiled its pick of Hong Kong’s next leader—John Lee, a former senior police official. Hong Kong used to be the only territory under ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing loyalist security head poised to become Hong Kong chief executive
Beijing loyalist and Hong Kong security secretary John Lee is poised to become the city's new chief executive. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong closes the door on ‘nano flats’ in planning overhaul
Hong Kong’s booming trend for “nano flats” could be about to go bust amid an overhaul of planning laws and the ongoing exodus of residents. All newly built private homes must measure at least 280 sq ... ( read original story ...)
China installing former security chief as Hong Kong leader
China is installing a career security official as the new leader of Hong Kong in the culmination of a sweeping political transformation that has gutted any opposition in the Asian financial center and ... ( read original story ...)
In a One-Man Race in Hong Kong, China Is Guaranteed to Win
John Lee, a Beijing loyalist who oversaw the crackdown on pro-democracy protests, built his career by deepening his contacts within the mainland security services. ( read original story ...)
With Hong Kong’s new leader, the future for progressive politics looks more challenging – for feminists, it was already bleak
John Lee, a police veteran-turned-security chief who will run, unopposed, for the city's top position as the only candidate backed by China's ruling party. The choice to endorse Lee -- a hardline ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Arrivals Jump Most in Two Years Amid China Lockdowns
Hong Kong is seeing the fastest influx of people in more than two years as its emergence from a record virus outbreak entices people wanting to flee the harsh containment measures in mainland China. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reopens as Beijing begins less restrictive lockdown
BEIJING (AP) — Hong Kong reopened beaches and pools and relaxed other pandemic restrictions Thursday, a day after China’s capital, Beijing, announced it would ease its tough quarantine rules for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong student jailed 14 months for carrying petrol bombs near police station
Magistrate dismisses argument that the arrest was an attempt to make the student a scapegoat for attacks on police station. ( read original story ...)