Policemen goose-stepped on parade while children were required to raise the Chinese flag and sing national anthems today as Hong Kong marked its inaugural “National Security Education Day” following ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong children schooled in national security as city ‘celebrates’ new laws
Kindergartens given specially themed puzzles and others taught to ‘safeguard homeland’ on National Security Education day ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing official in Hong Kong warns against foreign meddling
Beijing’s top official in Hong Kong on Thursday warned foreign forces not to interfere with the “bottom line” of national security in the city, threatening retaliation ... ( read original story ...)
Covid pandemic is a ‘wake-up call’ to prioritize sustainability, says Hong Kong exchange
Laura Cha, chairman of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, shares what the exchange is doing to help combat climate change and promote greater diversity. ( read original story ...)
Spirit of a city: five cocktails to conjure Hong Kong
Some of Hong Kong’s award-winning bartenders share bespoke drinks recipes for the FT that capture the essence of their city. Enjoy them at home or order in person if/when you can ... ( read original story ...)
PM ‘must impose sanctions’ on China over Hong Kong
More than 100 MPs and peers have urged Boris Johnson to impose sanctions on Chinese officials who led a crackdown on Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners. Their letter to the prime minister also calls ... ( read original story ...)
SpiceJet, GoAir decide not to carry Vivo’s shipments as smartphones caught fire at Hong Kong airport
New Delhi: SpiceJet and GoAir have decided not to carry any shipments of Vivo after a consignment of the Chinese company's smartphones caught fire at the Hong Kong airport's tarmac on Sunday. Moreover ... ( read original story ...)
Prison terms for Hong Kong activists who urge others not to vote in elections
Hong Kong’s government has proposed a new law that threatens prison sentences for anyone found guilty of urging others not to vote or or to cast a blank or invalid ballot, ahead of controversial ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC relocates top leadership from London to Hong Kong
HSBC will move four of its top executives to Hong Kong from London, one more than had been anticipated, as the bank continues to accelerate its strategic shift to Asia. In an internal memo on ... ( read original story ...)
China-drafted electoral reform bill introduced in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s electoral reform bill was introduced in the city’s legislature on Wednesday, setting in motion changes that will give Beijing greater control over the process while ... ( read original story ...)
‘Violent’ ducks? Hong Kong clothing brand cartoons rile China
Cute cartoon animals have been at the heart of Hong Kong clothing brand Chickeeduck since 1990, displayed on everything from t-shirts and tote bags to baby rompers and pillows. But owner Herbert Chow ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s delayed legislative elections set for December
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Tuesday that the semiautonomous Chinese territory’s legislative elections will take place in December, more than a year after they were postponed by ... ( read original story ...)
Election Overhaul Plan Threatens to Sideline Hong Kong’s Opposition
By Vivian Wang HONG KONG — The Hong Kong government on Tuesday introduced the final details of a push to drastically overhaul the city’s election system, including a proposal that would make it ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong announces more electoral system changes favouring pro-Beijing camp
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced amendments to voting laws on Tuesday that critics say favour pro-Beijing candidates by redrawing constituency boundaries, creating more ... ( read original story ...)