Hong Kong prides itself as Asia’s world city. Yet there is no shortage of examples to show that the city may not live up to that reputation. The glaring inadequacy of television programmes in English for international audiences is a case in point. With a public consultation for the renewal of the three free TV…
Hong Kong has signed a deal with a mainland Chinese trade promotion body to foster cross-border investment and development, with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu describing the city as a “promoter” of the Greater Bay Area. Addressing a business conference on Wednesday, Hong Kong’s leader also said the city should use its professional services sector…
Beijing’s top man on Hong Kong’s affairs has urged local business tycoons to lead in the reinvention of the city and replace inertia with reforms, while encouraging them to innovate and stage international events to attract foreigners to take part in the financial hub’s vibrancy. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs…