A windsurfer in Hong Kong drowned off a closed public beach while typhoon standby signal No 1 was in force on Sunday. Dozens of beaches remain without lifeguards after the government suspended service …
Hong Kong police officer rebuked for chanting ‘Black lives matter’
A Hong Kong riot police officer who was filmed chanting “Black lives matter” and “I can’t breathe” on patrol during a demonstration on Friday has been reprimanded by authorities, according to media …
Hong Kong Democrats Fear Disqualifications Ahead of Key Election
As the leader of one of the largest pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong’s legislature, Alvin Yeung could make history if the city’s opposition wins an unprecedented majority in September elections. Or …
‘Pandemic Card to Tighten Grip’: Tibetan Activists in Exile Blast China’s New Security Law for Hong Kong
Tibetan activists say policies being imposed by the Communist Party of China in Hong Kong bear resemblance to what the Chinese government has been doing in other regions like Tibet.
Hong Kong protesters are no heroes
As a regular citizen of Hong Kong who is not a rioter, nor a communist or tycoon, it has been irritating to watch reports from CNN and BBC on HK protesters as if they are heroes and have been in the …
How the killing of George Floyd exposed Hong Kong activists’ uneasy relationship with Donald Trump
The US president may be the pro-democracy movement’s biggest backer, but some protesters feel they are being used …
China Threats Dim Hong Kong Democrats’ Hope for Election Victory
As the leader of one of the largest pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong’s legislature, Alvin Yeung could make history if the city’s opposition wins an unprecedented majority in September elections. Or …
Beijing set to ‘strike back’ at Britain over Huawei and Hong Kong
Beijing has unleashed a barrage of strident warnings and threats of economic coercion against Britain during a week of sharply deteriorating relations.The British economy faces “substantial damage” if …
China’s national security law: why are the elite assigned to defend Hong Kong not speaking out?
I cry for Hong Kong. At a time when citizens worldwide are marching against racism, people are protesting because they recognise America is not alone in its racial disparities. They see that the …
China syndrome is dividing the world
I hope readers will forgive me. Last week this column looked at the importance of Hong Kong as a gateway, seeking to explain why HSBC felt the need to kowtow in Beijing’s direction by issuing a …