Two top Hong Kong officials have tested positive for Covid-19, potentially derailing any chance of an official visit from Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week to mark the 25th anniversary of the city's ... ( read original story ...)
A year on from Apple Daily’s closure, what’s left of Hong Kong’s free press?
With the newspaper’s founder and senior editors jailed, other pro-democracy media outlets shut and 1,000 journalists out of work, can press freedom survive in the territory? ( read original story ...)
2 senior officials catch Covid-19, potentially causing major disruptions to Hong Kong handover celebrations
Plans to ensure that the government’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to Chinese rule runs smoothly have been thrown into serious doubt after two senior officials ... ( read original story ...)
Xi’s Trip to Hong Kong in Doubt After Top Officials Get Covid
(Bloomberg) -- President Xi Jinping’s rumored visit to Hong Kong to mark the city’s 25th anniversary of Chinese rule was cast into doubt, after top officials in the city were infected with Covid. Most ... ( read original story ...)
(HKSAR 25) Retaining competitive edge, Hong Kong embarks on new journey toward prosperity
A screen marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland is seen in Hong Kong, south China, June 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai) Twenty-five years after its return to the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kongers reflect on Taiwan, an imperfect exile
Coming to Taiwan was a logical step for Lam Wing-kee, a Hong Kong bookstore owner who was held by police in China for five months for selling sensitive books about the Communist Party ... ( read original story ...)
Highlights of Hong Kong’s development achievements since its return to motherland
HONG KONG, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Since its return to the motherland in 1997, Hong Kong has made significant progress in the fields of politics, economy, livelihood, society and culture. The following ... ( read original story ...)
Xi’s trip to Hong Kong in doubt after official gets Covid
President Xi Jinping’s rumoured visit to Hong Kong to mark the city’s 25th anniversary of Chinese rule was cast into doubt, after top officials in the city were infected with Covid. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sevens staring at same fate as Jumbo Floating Restaurant
Readers discuss the proposal for a closed-loop rugby tournament, Shanghai's Covid-19 response, the importance of face-to-face learning, and the costly impact of travel restrictions Feel strongly about ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: five arrested for sedition ahead of 25th anniversary of British handover
City authorities on high alert amid preparations for 1 July and possible visit by China president Xi Jinping ... ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong leader John Lee vows to silence ‘bad-mouthing’ of Beijing
Hong Kong’s next leader has vowed to fight “fearmongering” and “lies” about Chinese suppression of human rights in the territory, before the first anniversary ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese podcast group fails to launch $100mn IPO in blow to Hong Kong
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Asia-Pacific companies news every morning. Chinese podcasting platform Ximalaya has suspended plans for a Hong Kong listing after its ... ( read original story ...)
Live: Delving into Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels Central area
CGTN gives you a live tour to explore Mid-Levels Central area, one of the most historic and iconic areas in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: Hong Kong’s OSL Sees Strong Institutional Interest in Crypto, Despite Luna-Induced Volatility; Bitcoin and Ether Surge
In the ongoing tug-of-war between the forces driving bitcoin over $20,000 and those dragging it below, the drivers won in Thursday trading. Bitcoin was recently trading at about $21,100, a more than 5 ... ( read original story ...)