Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam wants to emulate Singapore by having her government play a more active role. Despite its laissez-faire tradition, the Hong Kong government needs to intervene more if it wants to compete with other economies, she said in an ... ( read original story ...)
Lonely hearts seek virtual girlfriends at Hong Kong fair
Virtual reality games usually promise shoot 'em up adventures but in Hong Kong Friday lovelorn tech fans donned headsets to go on imaginary dates. The city's annual Ani-Com and Games fair sees thousands queue to try out the latest consoles or buy up comic ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bridge: engineering marvel links three cities
The fantastic 1983 vision of a Hong Kong tycoon is now being realised with the construction of the mammoth Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Builders of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, which will be the world’s longest bridge over water, overcame one of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Xi calls for unity in face of challenges
Willy Ho Tsz-ho, 28, who works at a local news media company, said he was glad Mr Xi weighed in on the importance of “seeking broad common ground while setting aside major differences” in Hong Kong. The remarks showed that Mr Xi understands and ... ( read original story ...)
Anger at plan to let Chinese police patrol in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong government plan to lease part of a new high-speed rail station to China and allow Chinese police to enforce mainland laws has sparked new fears the city is losing its autonomy. The proposal, which has drawn heavy criticism from pro-democracy ... ( read original story ...)
Brexit & Beyond: Germany and Turkey Gird for Showdown, Libor Phase-Out, Iconic London Building Sold to Hong Kong Investor
Brexit & Beyond: Europe in Flux is The Wall Street Journal’s round-up of news and analysis of how Brexit will affect global business, economies and finance. You can sign up here. MUST READS German Chancellor Angela Merkel with the President of Turkey ... ( read original story ...)
Some of Hong Kong’s famous dried seafood vendors face uncertain future under HK$1.3 billion redevelopment plan
Located on the northwestern tip of Hong Kong Island, the 12,000 sq ft site is occupied by a group of low-rise buildings built between 1959 and 1978 near Des Voeux Road West – also known as “dried seafood street”. Adjacent to the site, a small public ... ( read original story ...)
Enthusiastic youngsters queue up for Hong Kong Ani-Com and Games fair
Dozens of young people queued up for the annual Ani-Com and Games Hong Kong show on Thursday night to gain early entry to the five-day event, which starts on Friday. Among attractions are exhibits showing Hong Kong landmarks built with Lego bricks and what ... ( read original story ...)
China Is ‘Landlord’ To Hong Kong Says Justice Chief
Hong Kong: Controversy over a new cross-border rail link which will see mainland laws enforced in a Hong Kong train station escalated Thursday after the justice chief likened China to the city's "landlord". It comes at a time when fears are worsening that ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan businessman lured to Hong Kong and cheated out of US$100,000 in fake gold scam
Four con artists, believed to be African men, are being sought by Hong Kong police after a Taiwanese businessman was duped out of US$100,000 (HK$780,000) with fake gold granules in his hotel room. It is the third similar case in Tsim Sha Tsui district over ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-China train station could apply mainland law
Hong Kong's government has unveiled a controversial plan which would allow Chinese mainland law to apply in the territory for the first time. It's part of attempts to streamline operations at the new Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link ... ( read original story ...)
Joint Hong Kong-mainland China checkpoint given go-ahead despite legal fears
National laws will be enforced on Hong Kong’s soil for the first time under a controversial plan approved by the city’s government on Tuesday to lease to mainland authorities a quarter of the West Kowloon terminus of the high-speed rail link to ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Officials to Enforce Mainland Laws in Hong Kong Train Station
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong announced on Tuesday a controversial plan to allow mainland officials to enforce Chinese laws inside a Hong Kong train station, an immigration set-up critics say will encroach on the city's autonomy and put existing freedoms ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong policymakers approve plan for Chinese officials to enforce mainland law at rail terminus
The Hong Kong government’s top policymaking body on Tuesday approved a controversial plan to let mainland officers enforce mainland laws within a leased area at the local terminus of the high-speed rail link to Guangzhou, a source told the Post. ( read original story ...)