It’s been a year since pro-democracy protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong, calling for China’s communist government to “back off.” Exactly the opposite has happened. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Hong Kong dean: ‘It is difficult now, but I haven’t abandoned my plans yet’
Lin Zhou joined the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)’s business school with ambitions to broaden its international appeal, but seven months later the new dean has not left Hong Kong once.
Cathay Pacific must not let down Hong Kong public
“A stated resolve at the top to take tough decisions in the fourth quarter … is welcome”, you say in your recent editorial, “Cathay Pacific has to reach new heights after Hong Kong government …
Australian banks warned of ‘serious brand damage’ in Hong Kong
The chair of Parliament’s finance committee has warned Australia’s financial institutions against backing new national security legislation.
Coronavirus: Hong Kong finance chief warns jobless rate will be worse than after global financial crisis
Hong Kong’s latest unemployment rate is expected to be worse than after the global financial crisis more than a decade ago while the number of people without work could soar to the highest in 15 years …
National Security Bill Won’t Conform to Hong Kong Law, Govt Says
Follow Bloomberg on LINE messenger for all the business news and analysis you need. China’s new national security laws for Hong Kong won’t fully conform to the city’s common-law tradition, according …
Hong Kong windsurfer drowns off public beach closed due to coronavirus
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.