Chinese leader Xi Jinping on June 30 left mainland China for the first time in 29 months. His visit to Hong Kong marks the 25th anniversary of the former British colony’s handover to the Chinese Communist Party’s rule. On Thursday afternoon, when Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, stepped off the high-speed train, they were…
Chinese Leader Xi Arrives in Hong Kong for 25th Anniversary of Handover
Hong Kong Schools Retold to Remove Books That ‘Endanger National Security’
June 14, 2022
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Hong Kong’s education secretary Kevin Yeung on June 6 reiterated that schools are responsible for ensuring their libraries do not contain books deemed dangerous to national security. Yeung’s remarks have sparked concerns among Hongkongers fearing another wave of self-censorship at schools. After the implementation of the National Security Law in mid-2020, Hong Kong’s Education Bureau…
Convicted of Contempt of Court, Former Hong Kong Legislator Ted Hui Condemns Political Prosecution
Ted Hui Chi-fung, a former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong who skipped bail and fled overseas, is wanted by the Hong Kong Police Force. He condemned the Hong Kong High Courts for not following the rule of law and for politically prosecuting him, and said that he would continue to speak up…
‘Revolution of Our Times’ Global Release, First Hong Kong Film Festival in Paris to Open June 23
June 13, 2022
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“Revolution of Our Times,” a documentary about the anti-extradition movement in Hong Kong, was released online globally on June 1. The First Hong Kong Film Festival in Paris, organized by expatriate Hongkongers, will open on June 23. To let the world hear the voices from Hongkongers, movies covering issues about the anti-totalitarian movement, society, and…
Multiple Publishers Denied Participation in Hong Kong Book Fair Amid Increased Political Scrutiny
Held in July, the Hong Kong Book Fair, the largest book exhibition in Asia, will be held for the second time since the implementation of the National Security Law. Several local publishers have been notified that they cannot participate due to their opinions allegedly being detrimental to the ever-tightening political environment. In an interview with…
Most New Hong Kong Immigrants to UK Doing Well Mentally, but 1 in 4 Have PTSD Symptoms: Survey
June 3, 2022
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Most Hongkongers who immigrated to the U.K. after Beijing imposed a sweeping security law on the city in June 2020 say their mental health has subsequently improved, while smaller numbers say they have experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress, a survey has found. The survey report (pdf) by Cambridge University researcher Mark Liang in collaboration with…
From Tiananmen in1989 to Hong Kong’s Ongoing Political Crackdown
June 1, 2022
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Commentary By the time this article is published, we have just a few days left before June 4, the 33rd anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre. With the imposition of the National Security Law (NSL) for almost 2 years, the political atmosphere in Hong Kong is tense, almost like at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. This…
From Tiananmen in 1989 to Hong Kong’s Ongoing Political Crackdown
June 1, 2022
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Commentary By the time this article is published, we have just a few days left before June 4, the 33rd anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre. With the imposition of the National Security Law (NSL) for almost 2 years, the political atmosphere in Hong Kong is tense, almost like at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. This…
The Glory Days of Hong Kong Are Definitely Gone
Commentary Throughout my long career as a hedge fund practitioner, I have participated in many major events, and witnessed blow-ups and turmoil that hit the financial markets. Such major events include the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997-98, the technology meltdown of 2000, the 9/11 terrorist attack incident in 2001, sub-prime crisis of 2007, and the…
UK Urged to Shun Trade Talks With China After 90-Year-Old Hong Kong Cardinal Arrested
May 12, 2022
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The British government has been urged to sanction Hong Kong and Beijing officials and shun trade talks with the Chinese regime, after Hong Kong authorities arrested five pro-democracy figures including 90-year-old Cardinal Joseph Zen. Hong Kong police arrested Zen, who was the former head of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong, as well as singer…
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