An American corporate lawyer convicted of assaulting a police officer in Hong Kong during a period of citywide unrest about 18 months ago is to be sentenced July 6. Samuel Phillip Bickett, 37, has …
A Historical speech with implications for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
The speech delivered by President Xi Jinping during the centennial anniversary of the establishment of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on July 1, 2021, had profound implications for the …
Should Hong Kong be offering vaccination lottery prizes? Flats, cars and shopping vouchers appeal to people’s pockets, but not to their hearts
From a US$1.4 million flat to Tesla cars, Hong Kong’s vaccination lottery prizes certainly appeal to people’s pockets, but can’t we find more meaningful ways to persuade them to get the jab?
HK, Macao youth vow to contribute to rejuvenation
Young people from Hong Kong and Macao said on Friday that the speech made by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, at the centenary celebration of CPC has …
Why HSBC believes the Hong Kong market can become the ‘Nasdaq of the East’
As more tech companies list in Hong Kong, Herald Van Der Linde of HSBC believes it could transform into “the most techy market in the region” by 2023, compared to the likes of Japan or Singapore.
Hong Kong court denies bail to democracy activist
A Hong Kong court denied bail on Friday to pro-democracy activist Chow Hang-tung, who was re-arrested on the eve of the anniversary of the former British colony’s handover to Beijing and the centenary …
Suicide attack shocks Hong Kong as it marks security crackdown
A year after China introduced draconian national security laws, tensions in Hong Kong continue to simmer beneath the surface.
The Closure Of Apple Daily: Another Nail In The Coffin For Freedom In Hong Kong
After Beijing interfered in Hong Kong’s autonomy by implementing a new National Security Law in June 2020, Apple Daily knew that it would quickly become a target.
The Closure Of Apple Daily: Another Nail In The Coffin For Freedom In Hong Kong
After Beijing interfered in Hong Kong’s autonomy by implementing a new National Security Law in June 2020, Apple Daily knew that it would quickly become a target.
What Hong Kong’s national security law would mean for businesses
Ronald Arculli of King & Wood Mallesons discusses why Hong Kong and international businesses have either branched or moved some staff to China.