A national security law passed June 30 instantly altered the lives and liberties of Hong Kong’s residents, criminalizing words and images that just hours earlier had been legally protected free speech …
Top designer brands desert Hong Kong in droves
Some of the world’s top brands have pulled out of Hong Kong’s prime shopping district amid an economic crisis brought about by protests against China’s increasingly authoritarian rule over the …
Coronavirus: Hong Kong records six new Covid-19 cases for second straight day, including one found in mass screening scheme
Hong Kong confirmed six new coronavirus infections for a second day in a row on Wednesday, including one case involving a 62-year-old man that was detected by the ongoing citywide testing scheme. Two …
Shenzhen to remove Macau and HK companies investment restrictions in Qianhai
Shenzhen is considering dropping all market access restrictions on investments from Macau and Hong Kong in the Qianhai Special Economic …
Many Hong Kong bars won’t survive Covid-19 business ban for much longer, trade group warns
Trade group says many of city’s 1,280 bars and pubs will be lucky to stay afloat for another month without reopening their doors.
Will Japan and South Korea Benefit From Hong Kong’s Troubles?
Both countries face such challenges as heavy tax burdens, bloated government and monolingualism. But their governments are implementing policies to make them more attractive to foreign companies.
Disney’s ‘Mulan’ Sparks Backlash Over Ties to Xinjiang, Hong Kong
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong and internet users in Taiwan and Thailand are among those who promoted hashtags “#BoycottMulan” and “#BanMulan” on Twitter, following this month’s launch of …
Belarus demonstrators borrow tactics from Hong Kong protests as they rally for democracy
Since the protests began, around 6,700 people have been arrested. Two people have died in police custody. In a clampdown on press freedom, the government recently withdrew the accreditation of 17 …
Outcry in Hong Kong After Police Tackle 12-Year-Old Girl
Children’s rights groups started a petition demanding a public apology from the police force and an investigation over the girl’s treatment.
Chinese Bottled-Water Giant Surges in Hong Kong Debut
Stock in China’s top bottled-water company closed 54% higher on its first day of trading in Hong Kong, after investors thirsty for new stock sales placed nearly $150 billion of orders for a $1.1 …