China has long accused foreign elements of meddling in the city’s affairs, yet a new book sheds light on its own role behind the scenes. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Metropolitan University latest to introduce compulsory national security course on ‘common core values’ of good citizens
Rebranded Open University will stress integrity, fairness, perseverance and innovation in new course all students must complete before graduating. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s security bureau stresses criminal liability after anti-China organization decides to disband
A security bureau spokesman made the remarks in response to media enquiries concerning the decision of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions, an anti-China organization, to disband on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong trade union disbands as impact of security law deepens
Hong Kong's largest independent trade union disbanded on Sunday, further stoking concerns over the space for civil society groups as a national security law and the sweeping powers it gives the police ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy labour union votes to disband
Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy labour coalition voted to disband Sunday, blaming threats to its leadership's safety as China imposes a sweeping clampdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous city. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong advocacy group calls on city leader to commit ‘extra resources’ to solving housing crisis ahead of policy address
The Society for Community Organisation says stricter rent controls, among other things, are needed to protect residents of subdivided flats. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong-mainland China border reopening requires at least 4 months of talks, government adviser says
Reopening the Hong Kong-mainland China border will require at least four to five months of talks between both sides, a Covid-19 adviser to the city government has said. The estimate was based on Macau ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong youngsters compete in Putonghua speech contest
A Putonghua speech competition for Hong Kong's primary school students was held on Saturday to celebrate the 72nd founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Please check out the video for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new PM, Hong Kong policy address and Nobel Prizes
Japan will have a new prime minister on Monday, while several central banks in the region are convening this week. China is still on the National Day holiday break through Thursday. For science and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong officials urged to speed up delivery of Article 23 security law to counter foreign interference
Hong Kong's sole delegate to China's top legislative body has urged the government to revive and complete a long-shelved piece of local legislation on safeguarding national security before its current ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activists hold anti-China protest in Taiwan, urge people to prevent influx of Chinese money
Hong Kong activists on China's National day held protests in Taiwan and called on the people of the maritime nation to step up efforts to prevent the influx of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Plans to Procure Covid-19 Pill, Morning Post Reports
Hong Kong is in the process of securing an experimental Covid-19 pill that manufacturers claim reduces the risk of hospitalization or death by 50%, the South China Morning Post reported. The city’s ... ( read original story ...)
Face off: Mainland China is cracking down on private tuition – should Hong Kong ban private tutoring?
Each week, two of our readers debate a hot topic in a debate that doesn’t necessarily reflect their personal viewpoint. This week, students discuss whether banning private tuition will benefit the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s elder care vaccination plan trying to save lives, not pressure older residents, minister says
It is backed by medical evidence that [elderly residents] need to get inoculated,’ Patrick Nip tells reporters at National Day receptionThe new programme will see residents of 10 elder care facilities ... ( read original story ...)