It feels right that Irish novelist Naoise Dolan has appropriated part of that co-opted, mangled aphorism for her first book’s title. “Exciting Times” is set in Hong Kong post-secession, a “fragrant …
China’s Great Wall of Finance Shows First Signs of a Crack – in Hong Kong
A day before Beijing passed a decision paving the way for its national security law for Hong Kong, the global index provider MSCI decided to relocate its financial derivative products from Singapore …
Taiwan Announces Aid Plan for Hong Kongers Who Have Fled to Taiwan
Taiwan announced recently a plan to use state funds to help Hong Kong protesters who have fled to Taiwan out of fear of prosecution at home. Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Minister Chen Ming-tong …
Macau not first to win from HK travel easing: reports
Macau might not be an initial beneficiary from Hong Kong’s first modest steps at introducing small-scale, quarantine-free travel in and out of that metropolis, reported on Tuesday and Wednesday …
China Gathers Supporters for Looming Hong Kong Security Law
Beijing supporters on Tuesday to discuss looming national security legislation, the latest sign that Beijing is nearing enactment of the controversial law despite widespread criticism that it will …
Hong Kong fintech Qupital partners with eBay to provide financing for sellers
Qupital, a trade financing platform, announced today that it will partner with eBay as one of its officially recommended Hong Kong financing service providers. In today’s announcement, Qupital said it …
We went inside Hong Kong Disneyland when it reopened. Here’s what we saw
From the massive crowds at theme parks to the long queues for rollercoaster rides, how will attractions look like as theme parks reopen after the coronavirus lockdown is lifted?
How China is tightening its grip on Hong Kong’s economy
Chinese mainland firms are expanding in Hong Kong at an accelerating pace at a time of rising political tension.
The pandemic isn’t slowing down protests in NYC, Lebanon, and Hong Kong — here’s how people are balancing protests with coronavirus safety
We checked in with protesters in three cities who are fighting for basic rights while trying to stay safe from the coronavirus.
EU Chief Warns China of ‘Negative Consequences’ Over Hong Kong Security Law
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen did not specify what the consequences would be if the law were to be enacted.