While economists enshrine Hong Kong as the ideal free market, the social consequences have been disastrous. For two decades, demonstrations—both peaceful and violent—have become ubiquitous in Hong …
China is targeting and arresting Hong Kong dissidents. I could be next.
I have imagined what would happen if I were detained and sent to China. I hope the international community would continue standing with the Hong Kong people.
Hong Kong school suspends teenager for online protest-related slogan
A Hong Kong high school student has been suspended after displaying a protest-related slogan in online classes, in the first case since Beijing imposed a draconian national security law on the city.
What you can no longer say in Hong Kong
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 …