There's little room for free speech when "you could be arrested and could be put in jail, maybe for a year or two years, with no trial." ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping’s rise leaves Hong Kong mired in fear of blurry “red lines”
There's little room for free speech when "you could be arrested and could be put in jail, maybe for a year or two years, with no trial." ... ( read original story ...)
Yacht linked to sanctioned Russian tycoon leaves Hong Kong
A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian tycoon Alexey Mordashov left Hong Kong for South Africa on Thursday, nearly two weeks after the U.S. accused the city of operating as a safe haven for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to ban CBD, put it in same category as heroin, cocaine
Hong Kong will outlaw cannabidiol (CBD) by February, the government announced Thursday, placing it in the same category as heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine with users facing hefty jail time. ( read original story ...)
Russian oligarch’s luxury yacht departs Hong Kong port
A luxury yacht belonging to sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexey Mordashov departed Hong Kong waters on Thursday heading for the South African port of Cape Town, according to private tracking site ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese diplomat says pulling hair of Hong Kong protester was his ‘duty’
A Chinese diplomat who was filmed pulling the hair of a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester on the grounds of his consulate in Manchester, England, has defended his actions -- saying it was his "duty" ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares hit lowest level since 2009
Traders were also concerned about the Hong Kong government's "unprecedented silence on key economic indicators," Kelvin Tay, regional chief investment officer at UBS Global Wealth ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader aims to attract talent but vows further crackdown
John Lee pledges to enact anti-subversion law while emphasising need to alleviate brain drain ... ( read original story ...)
Burned-out young people in Hong Kong are escaping to a peaceful island
Craftsman Jesse Yu, 32, crosses on a ferry to Victoria Harbour, with the financial district seen in the background, in Hong Kong, China September 23, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong launches 2-year effort to reverse local workforce declines
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said Wednesday the city will spend $3.8 billion to draw more people and more business investment in the midst of a "brain drain" that has shrunk its workforce. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader John Lee delivers his maiden policy address
Hong Kong's new leader John Lee delivered his maiden policy address annual policy address on Wednesday, mapping out his priorities for the former British colony which returned to Chinese rule in 1997. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s leader vows to roll out special visas for graduates from top universities and people who make more than $300,000 a year
The news comes after 110,000 people left Hong Kong from mid-2021 to mid-2022 amid strict COVID-19 containment measures. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks fall 2%, leading losses in mixed Asia trade after John Lee’s speech
Shares in the Asia-Pacific were mixed on Wednesday following a second day of gains in major U.S. indexes. The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong fell around 2.38% to 16,511.28, with the Hang Seng Tech index ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Plan to Reverse Expat Exodus Disappoints Investors
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee’s long-awaited plan to woo back foreign talent and ease housing woes fell flat with investors, underscoring the challenge facing the financial hub as it tries to ... ( read original story ...)