The head of Hong Kong’s professional body for barristers has urged authorities to exercise their powers in a “considered and proportionate manner” when handling national security-related issues to show the city is a jurisdiction where civil rights are respected. Victor Dawes, chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association, also said on Monday that the measured…
The national drive to turn 11 southern cities into an economic powerhouse was little more than a concept when it was first rolled out in early 2019. Today, the development of the Greater Bay Area has become a reality, with cross-border integration and collaboration advancing in a way that seemed unimaginable just a few years…
On November 19, two major events unfolded simultaneously in Hong Kong which highlighted the paradox of this once-great but now-confused city as it tries to navigate between socialism and capitalism in an era of great uncertainty. On Hong Kong Island, the Monetary Authority hosted about 300 global and regional financial leaders, including top executives from…
Hong Kong’s main opposition party has re-elected chairman Lo Kin-hei, who has said it is undecided on whether to run in next year’s Legislative Council election. The Democratic Party’s Lo said on Sunday some members faced ongoing harassment from unknown people, while he voiced worries over the party’s dwindling funds. But he pledged that the…
Horse racing in Hong Kong is well ahead both as a sport and attraction for tourists. Racing organisers are now spurring on the city with news that the sector is set to collect again on its global reputation for equine excellence that has outpaced most similar operations overseas. Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges said…
Hong Kong’s leader took the opportunity to update Xi Jinping on the city’s economy and development, and received the Chinese president’s encouragement when the pair met on several occasions during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Peru, the chief executive has said. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also said on Saturday (local time) that…
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…
Hong Kong’s legal system has demonstrated “strong resilience” to external threats and slanders, a senior Beijing official has said, calling on the city to strengthen its competitiveness and contribute more to global governance. Cui Jianchun, head of Beijing’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong, also said on Tuesday the rule of law was the city’s…
Hong Kong should use its unique status as the only Chinese city that practises common law to bolster its “springboard” role in connecting the country with the rest of the world, a senior Beijing official has said. Cui Jianchun, the head of the foreign ministry’s office in Hong Kong, on Monday also dismissed as “rumours…
The resolution charts a new course for Hong Kong’s high-quality development, injecting significant momentum into the city’s governance and prosperity. Hong Kong already has three advantages in this regard. Hong Kong now has a safer, freer and more open society, as well as a predictable business climate, ushering in a great period for reviving the…