Europe intensified efforts to stem a resurgent coronavirus outbreak, with France announcing further restrictions and London set for a clampdown.
China’s Xi lays out plan to build Shenzhen into global rival to troubled Hong Kong
The leader called for the tech hub to be developed into a ‘model city,’ while saying Hong Kong should be further integrated with the mainland’s economy.
We must fight this shocking attack on Hong Kong rights
The world is understandably concerned with tackling coronavirus, but we should not neglect the unparalleled, retrospective cynicism of a Chinese communist regime intent on rewriting history through …
Hong Kong protests: US warns banks they could face sanctions
The US told banks they could face sanctions for doing business with individuals involved in the crackdown on Hong Kong.
Xi Jinping praises Shenzhen as its rise marks Hong Kong’s fall
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 …