China isn’t known for its transparency. Unlike Australia, where journalists would have near-daily access to speak with decision-makers and hold politicians to account, those in charge in China are closed-off from public scrutiny. Decisions and policy are all made without the chance for media to question the leaders directly. And any dissent from the public…
Hong Kong can reinforce its role as an international financial centre by deepening integration with mainland capital markets and expanding cross-border investment channels, financial industry leaders said on Thursday during China’s annual “two sessions”. Stronger collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland exchanges would enhance the resilience of the mainland’s financial system while supporting the internationalisation…
Hong Kong must bolster its role as an offshore renminbi hub and expand its bond market amid escalating tensions of the US-Israel strikes on Iran to attract global capital during turbulent times, the city’s sole delegate to the nation’s top legislative body has said. Starry Lee Wai-king, Hong Kong’s sole delegate to the National People’s…
ISLAMABAD (APP) – A high-level parliamentary delegation led by Speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq is scheduled to visit the People’s Republic of China on Monday (today) till January 21, on the special invitation of the Chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, Zhao Leji. The visit marks the first state-level and…
Hong Kong lawmaker Starry Lee Wai-king has said her role as a delegate to China’s top legislative body is not in conflict with the presidency of the legislature, as she looks to unite lawmakers and align their work with national goals. Lee, a member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), was…