Hong Kong leader says sudden removal of China’s top official in the city was ‘normal’
Hong Kong’s leader said on Tuesday that China’s recent removal of its top representative in the city, known for his hardline policies on national security, had been a “normal” personnel change. In a surprise development, China announced late on Friday that Zheng Yanxiong, the director of China’s Liaison Office in Hong Kong – Beijing’s main […]
Read MoreHong Kong will file complaint to WTO on US tariffs, official says
Hong Kong will file a complaint on recent US tariffs imposed on the city to the World Trade Organization, claiming the US has completely ignored the city’s status as a separate customs territory, chief secretary Eric Chan said on Tuesday (11 February). “This is absolutely inconsistent with the WTO rules. Of course, they have totally […]
Read MoreHong Kong to complain to WTO on U.S. tariff decision
The Hong Kong government will proceed with launching a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the United States’ decision to levy an additional 10 per cent tariff on products from the city, an escalation analysts say is important but unlikely to sway the Trump administration. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau […]
Read MoreHong Kong court dismisses tycoon Jimmy Lai’s bid to end trial
HONG KONG (Reuters) -A Hong Kong court dismissed on Thursday a bid by the legal team for jailed democrat Jimmy Lai to end his national security trial, saying prosecutors appeared to have sufficient evidence to support all three charges against him. Lai, 76, the founder of now-shuttered pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, has pleaded not guilty […]
Read MoreHong Kong is the most expensive city in the world
Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China, has topped the list of the world’s most expensive cities for the third time in a row. On the other hand, the least expensive city is Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. Recently, this information has been known from the Mercer Cost of Living Survey. This survey has […]
Read MoreUS visa ban on several officials from China and Hong Kong
The United States has announced new visa restrictions on several Chinese and Hong Kong officials in connection with the court’s verdict convicting 14 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller made the announcement on Friday (May 31). In a statement Friday, Matthew Miller said the United States is deeply concerned about […]
Read MoreHong Kong’s Landmark Subversion Trial: A Turning Point in the City’s Legal and Political Landscape
In a landmark trial that underscores the ongoing tensions in Hong Kong’s political and legal spheres, fourteen pro-democracy activists were found guilty of subversion under the controversial national security law imposed by Beijing. The trial, which has attracted global attention, concluded with two activists acquitted, highlighting the polarized views on Hong Kong’s future. The case […]
Read More‘Smile more’: Hong Kong prepares for hospitality campaign by getting service sector and civil servants to be more courteous
By Cannix Yau Hong Kong is gearing up for a hospitality campaign to woo tourists by mobilising support from across all segments of society, from frontline civil servants to transport operators, to make courtesy and warm behaviour a priority. Tourism minister Kevin Yeung Yun-hung said on Saturday authorities would coordinate all service industries ranging from […]
Read More“Glory to Hong Kong” Protest Anthem Removal Raises International Legal and Free Speech Concerns
The Hong Kong protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” has been removed from various streaming platforms by UK-based digital music distributor EmuBands following a court injunction in Hong Kong. The move, which was confirmed by DGX Music, the mostly anonymous group of musicians behind the song, has sparked a debate over the injunction’s reach and […]
Read More10,000 lightning strikes in one night in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has been struck by lightning nearly 10,000 times in one night. This was reported by the country’s local weather monitoring center. The incident took place between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning local time. News from AFP. The Hong Kong Meteorological Observatory said the rain started around 9pm on Tuesday. The organization recorded the […]
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