The list normally includes mostly Japanese celebrities and public figures. Even the Japanese business community is observing China, according to Stephen Nagy, a senior associate professor at …
The heavy hand of this national security law is crushing Hong Kong’s press
As I watched the police raid Apple Daily’s newsroom, the scale of restrictions on journalism became clear, says Fung Wai-kong, managing editor of the English language edition …
The Publishing Empire Helping China Silence Dissent in Hong Kong
China’s Liaison Office controls newspapers and book publishers that promote the country’s agenda and, according to critics including pro-democracy lawmakers, silence dissenting voices.
Karl International Experimental Education Institute — Schooling Alternative for Hong Kong Families Immigrating to Taiwan
The number of immigrants from Hong Kong has risen steadily; according to the Immigration Agency in Taiwan, over 5,000 people immigrated to Taiwan from Hong Kong in 2019. Taipei, Taoyuan and Hsinchu ar …
Time for de-escalation? Hong Kong as the ‘frontline’ between the US and China
In the words of the Global Times, Jimmy Lai has made Hong Kong the “frontline” between the US and China. While I think they give too much credit to Lai, there is no doubt that the US and China have …
Mounting U.S.-China tensions are ‘unhelpful’ for Hong Kong, city’s commerce secretary says
China tensions are not good for Hong Kong, said the city’s secretary for commerce and economic development, as he urged everyone to recognize that the “common enemy” of the world is the coronavirus …
China risks losing Taiwan ‘forever’ due to its actions in Hong Kong, says strategist
The “big price” that China is paying for tightening its control over Hong Kong is Taiwan, said David Roche, president and global strategist at Independent Strategy.
Hong Kong Police Force suspends sending officers for UK training
The Hong Kong Police Force claims it has voluntarily decided to postpone sending officers to Britain for an extended training programme because of the pandemic.The police force had planned on sending …
The world’s ‘common enemy’ is the pandemic, not each other, says Hong Kong’s commerce secretary
Edward Yau, Hong Kong’s secretary for commerce and economic development, discusses the effects of U.S.-China tensions on Hong Kong.
Taiwan to step up efforts to prevent Chinese spies settling
Taiwan will step up scrutiny of mainland Chinese citizens who are residents of Hong Kong and seek to move to the island to ensure they do not engage in spying or other illegal acts, the government …