President Xi has lauded Shenzhen, Hong Kong’s neighbour, as a high-tech beacon for China’s drive to challenge the United States and Europe in shaping the future.It would become a “socialist model city …
‘Socialist modern’ Shenzhen to rival Hong Kong, lead recovery
Chinese President Xi Jinping says the technology hub will be a model city for economic, digital and social changes to be rolled out around China.
Reverend seeking to file visa application on behalf of Taiwan murder suspect snubbed by Taipei’s local office, source says
A reverend helping a Hong Kong murder suspect wanted in Taiwan went to Taipei’s representative office in the city on Wednesday to apply for a visa on his behalf, but the application was not accepted, …
Hong Kong’s mid-sized developers seek to create markets in unlikely niches to survive city’s worst economic slump on record
Hotels and shopping centres are bearing the brunt of Hong Kong’s economic slump as the number of tourists in the city began to dwindle last year following the massive street protests that rocked Hong …
China’s Xi Jinping spotlights Shenzhen as future for economic growth, Hong Kong given back seat
“The Shenzhen model is political zero tolerance and business on China’s terms,” said Kent Deng, professor of Chinese economic history.
How this Hong Kong apartment’s views informed its interior design
A good view is a terrible thing to waste. And the view from the 690 sq ft Wong Chuk Hang flat that Tommy Hui Shui-cheung was hired to renovate is truly spectacular: a sweeping panorama of Bennett’s …
Press freedom is under fire in Hong Kong — it’s time for Britain to take a stand
Freedom of expression is a crucial and universal human right, recognised by international organisations around the world, including the United The post Press freedom is under fire in Hong Kong — it’s …
Murder suspect not heading to Taiwan yet because his Mandarin is ‘not very good,’ priest says
Chan Tong-kai has spent the past year living at a safe house under police protection in Hong Kong. This article, Murder suspect not heading to Taiwan yet because his Mandarin is ‘not very good,’ …
Hong Kong life and business should weather the storm
Lessons learned from working at home during the Covid-19 pandemic seemed to be forgotten when a mild Tropical Storm Nangka brought Hong Kong to a standstill.
Do China’s new plans for Shenzhen mean a Greater Bay Area back seat for Hong Kong?
While some analysts fear Hong Kong could be marginalised by new emphasis on neighbour, others believe the two can complement each other.