Hong Kong is set to sign a deal with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) on Monday to pave the way for sharing relevant court judgments with the United Nations agency, the city’s finance chief has revealed. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po on Sunday also highlighted the importance of intellectual property as an emerging high-value…
The European Union has condemned Macau authorities for arresting a democracy activist from the former Portuguese enclave over alleged national security violations. In a statement on Saturday, the EU said the arrest of Au Kam-san, a former pro-democracy lawmaker of Macau, “adds to the existing concerns about the ongoing erosion of political pluralism and freedom…
Shareholders of mainland Chinese companies are showing increasing interest in setting up family offices in Hong Kong after their initial public offerings amid a swelling pipeline of new listings in the city, according to an asset manager overseeing up to US$2 billion in wealth. “This week alone, I have met two clients inquiring about family…
In September 2023, Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal ruled that the government must establish a legal framework to recognise same-sex relationships within two years – affirming the rights of same-sex couples to apply for public housing and inherit property. The ruling also explicitly stated that such recognition does not entail the legalisation of same-sex…
Hong Kong’s finance chief has launched a strategic offensive to forge closer business ties with South Korea, with investors showing interest in the city’s latest cryptocurrency policy and its role as a “superconnector” to international markets amid geopolitical tensions. Concluding a three-day visit to Seoul on Thursday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po proposed a direct…
Hong Kong must work harder to be as international as possible under the “one country, two systems” framework to combat a growing perception in Western capitals that it is no different from mainland Chinese cities, business leaders have urged. The city also maintains a significant lead over regional rival Singapore in key financial metrics, panellists…
Hong Kong must work harder to be as international as possible under the “one country, two systems” framework to combat a growing perception in Western capitals that it is no different from any other mainland Chinese city, business leaders have urged. The city also maintains a significant lead over regional rival Singapore in key financial…
Jiang Enzhu, the first head of the central government’s liaison office in post-handover Hong Kong, famously likened understanding the city to reading a challenging book – one that demands serious attention and effort. At the time, his words served as a cautionary note to mainland officials. Now, Hong Kong having marked the 28th anniversary of…
Beijing has hit out at a United States official and the European Union’s diplomatic wing for attacking Hong Kong’s national security legislation, criticising their “hypocrisy” and “malicious intention” of containing China by going after the city. The statement from China’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong on Tuesday was in response to remarks by Jim…
Beijing has hit out at a United States official and the European Union’s diplomatic wing for attacking Hong Kong’s national security legislation, criticising their “hypocrisy” and “malicious intention” of containing China by going after the city. The statement from China’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong on Tuesday was in response to remarks by Jim…