Rival lawmakers scuffled in Hong Kong’s legislature on Friday in a row over electing the chairman of a key committee, a fresh sign of rising political tension as the coronavirus pandemic tapers off in …
Democratic and pro-China and lawmakers scuffle in Hong Kong legislature
Beijing lawmaker, Starry Lee, in seen sitting in the chairperson’s seat surrounded by security, as others race to remove her.
Hong Kong exchange chief to step down after failed LSE bid
In a statement on Thursday, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said Charles Li “would not seek” reappointment as chief executive when his current contract expires in October 2021. HKEX has put a …
Filipino Musicians Drive Hong Kong’s Music Scene, but Gigs Have Dried Up
Battered by the one-two punch of protests and a pandemic, Hong Kong’s music venues have mostly gone silent. No one has felt the pinch more than singers, drummers and guitarists from the Philippines.
US to delay Hong Kong report to see if China ‘further undermines’ autonomy
Delay comes after Beijing’s highest office in Hong Kong referred to city’s protesters as ‘virus’ that must be eradicated …
Easing of social distancing measures is good news for bars and restaurants, says Hong Kong tycoon
On Tuesday, the financial hub announced plans to relax social distancing measures, including the reopening of venues such as cinemas, bars, beauty parlors, and schools with effect from May 8.
There Really Is No Place Like Home in Covid-19 Hong Kong
This residential property market refuses to follow the economy into crisis. When asking why, start with the Fed.
China says Hong Kong will never be calm unless violent protesters removed
China’s Hong Kong affairs office warned on Wednesday that the city will never be calm unless “black-clad violent protesters” were all removed, describing them as a “political virus” that seeks …
Pompeo Delays Hong Kong Report to See if China Acts to ‘Further Undermine’ Autonomy
The U.S. State Department is delaying a report to Congress assessing whether Hong Kong enjoys sufficient autonomy from China to continue receiving special treatment from the United States, Secretary …
China calls Hong Kong protesters a ‘political virus’
Beijing escalates rhetoric as it is accused of using coronavirus as cover to ‘turn screws’ …