Western media eager to call time on Hong Kong in 1997 focused solely on the city's political prospects and ignored its economic strength Although Hong Kong has retained its edge over the past 25 years ... ( read original story ...)
Mystery deepens over fate of Hong Kong’s Jumbo Floating Restaurant
HONG KONG — Mystery over the fate of Hong Kong's Jumbo Floating Restaurant deepened Friday after its owner stirred confusion over whether the financially struggling tourist attraction had actually ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Beijing making contingency plans for July 1 ceremony in Hong Kong after 2 top officials infected, city logs 1,860 cases
Infection of mainland affairs minister Erick Tsang and incoming chief secretary Eric Chan sparks speculation on whether state leader such as Xi Jinping will attend ceremony. ( read original story ...)
GogoX shares rise in Hong Kong trading debut as the listing of city’s first unicorn marks the return of ceremonial gong after two-year silence
Shares of GogoX Holdings Limited rose in their Hong Kong trading debut, as the city's very first unicorn kicked off the return of the ceremonial gong after a two-year absence to mark a new initial ... ( read original story ...)
5 Creepiest Places in Hong Kong
People of Hong Kong are a very superstitious group because there are so many creepy and haunted places in Hong Kong with the horror story. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong officials test positive for Covid, casting doubt over Xi’s potential visit
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 ...)