HONG KONG (AP) — It’s been years since mass arrests all but silenced pro-democracy activism in Hong Kong. But a crackdown on dissent in the semiautonomous Chinese city is still expanding, hitting restaurants, bookstores and other small businesses. Leticia Wong, former pro-democracy district councillor, arranges books at her bookstore in Hong Kong, Friday, June 20,…
Hong Kong has been named the third-most globally competitive economy in the world, climbing two places from last year, with city leader John Lee Ka-chiu attributing the rise to enhanced government efficiency resulting from civil service reforms. The chief executive said that Hong Kong had scored 99.2 out of 100 in the latest World Competitiveness…
Beijing’s top official on Hong Kong affairs will visit the city for five days this week to attend a forum marking the fifth anniversary of the national security law, Chief Executive John Lee has announced. Beijing’s top official on Hong Kong affairs Xia Baolong delivers a pre-recorded televised speech on the 10th National Security Education…
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said he will focus on the now and “grasp the moment” in preparing Hong Kong for an unpredictable world as he addressed speculation on whether he will be seeking a second term as the city’s leader. “I think for anybody in the government, focus on what you’re doing now,…
Regional links enhanced and 24 bilateral accords reached Hong Kong SAR–(Newsfile Corp. – May 15, 2025) – A delegation of more than 50 business leaders from Hong Kong and Mainland China, led by Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee, concluded a fruitful visit to Kuwait yesterday (May 14), reaching…
閱讀中文版本 In addition, 35 MOUs and agreements were made during the CE’s visit to the country. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, who is currently leading a business delegation on a visit to the Middle East, has announced that Hong Kong SAR passport holders can visit Qatar without a visa for a stay of up…
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has said the city will proceed with filing a complaint about the US’ punitive tariffs to the World Trade Organization (WTO) despite the truce between Washington and Beijing. The city’s business sector is also gearing up to take advantage of the 90-day tariff suspension window to front-load their shipments…
In this photo released by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on his official Facebook page, Lee (center) arrives in Qatar on May 10, 2025. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu begins a busy round of meetings in Doha today with Qatari officials after arriving on Saturday night with a 50-strong delegation, comprised of Hong Kong and…
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has started his official visit to Qatar, meeting the Gulf nation’s leader, prime minister and head of its sovereign wealth fund on Sunday. The government released photos of Lee meeting the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and separately the prime minister and foreign affairs…
A mainland Chinese driverless technology company with a research base in Hong Kong is in talks with several Middle Eastern countries to offer its autonomous airport vehicle solutions, its CEO has said ahead of meeting the city’s leader in Qatar. Speaking to the Post, UISEE CEO Wu Gansha also said the company’s partnership with the…