Hong Kong supporters of a tough national security law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party have set their sights on a United Nations session, drawing concern from rights advocates. The law, which ...
Hong Kong New Census Data to Show If Exodus Is Finally Slowing
Hong Kong is trying to reverse a pandemic-fueled exodus of residents, with census data Thursday to show whether the reopening of the city has helped slow the population decline.
‘Hong Kong not prepared for large tour groups’
A tourism sector representative on Thursday said Hong Kong will probably need a few more months to reach its full capacity to receive tourists, partly ...
Trial of the ‘Hong Kong 47’ symbolises China’s attempts to dissolve civil society
Experts say Chinese authorities want to send the message that critical voices deemed a threat to the regime will be erased ...
CSRC moves to soothe nerves, says new regulation won’t lead to blanket ban on mainland investors trading Hong Kong, overseas stocks
The CSRC tries to calm investors on Wednesday about a new regulation being implemented from February 28, and emphasised that it would not impose a blanket ban on cross-border trading in Hong Kong and overseas stocks by mainland Chinese investors.
Hong Kong forces broadcasters to air 30 minutes of patriotic programming per week
At least 30 minutes of mandatory patriotic content will have to be run by Hong Kong’s TV and radio broadcasters each week, according to a new directive by the city’s authorities. Free-to-air TV and radio operators – or those that use public airwaves – must broadcast content about national education and identity as well as ...
A license plate that only has the letter ‘R’ on it just sold for $3.2 million in Hong Kong — and it’s not even a record in the city
The winning bid was at least 5,100 times the reserve price and represented more than 80% of the total raised at the auction.
Hong Kong Customs Seize $120 Million in Illicit Cigarettes
Hong Kong Customs reported Monday that it had intercepted a shipment of approximately 42 million illicit cigarettes with an estimated worth of HK$120 million (US$15.3 million) on the open market.
National security warning now a part of Hong Kong land sales
Hong Kong real estate is the most expensive in the world, but it wasn't eye watering prices that took investors by surprise this week.
Hong Kong star Jacqueline Wong makes entertainment comeback years after cheating scandal
Hong Kong star Jacqueline Wong has returned to the entertainment industry with a new music release after a four-year hiatus. The popular actress, who stayed under the radar since her high-profile ...
China Insider #10 | Wuhan Protests, the Chinese Healthcare System, and the “Hong Kong 47”
Protests broke out last week in the city of Wuhan over drastic cuts to healthcare subsidies. Driven mostly by retirees, the unusual protest against the municipal government in Wuhan resulted in nearly ten thousand Chinese citizens besieging to the city government,
Hong Kong’s John Lee Shrugs Off Investors’ Concerns Over National Security Terms In Land Sales
The government has recently added a warning to its land sale and short-term lease tender documents which states that potential buyers could be disqualified if they or their parent companies engage in ...
Beijing eases meeting rule for US top diplomat in Hong Kong
Beijing has dropped a requirement for the United States consul general to secure China’s approval before meeting officials in the semi-autonomous Chinese city of Hong Kong ...
Hong Kong Dollar Hits Weak End of Band, HKMA Intervenes For First Time Since November
Hong Kong bought local dollars to defend its peg to the greenback for the first time since November, as a slump in bank borrowing costs made shorting the city’s currency a popular trade.Most Read from ...