Once ’empowered’ Hong Kong activists face new security law China’s National Security Law has all but extinguished criticism, but more legislation on security is expected. Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2023
Hong Kong refuses to clarify law as uncertainty dims business hub Officials are refusing to clarify what activities are legal, reflecting era of uncertainty under national security law. Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2023
Hong Kong court rebuffs effort to dismiss Jimmy Lai national security trial Lawyers acting for pro-democracy activist argued that proceedings could be biased due to judge selection The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2023
Hongkongers opt out of organ registry ‘amid fear of Chinese donations’ Thousands of residents withdraw consent in apparent protest at potential donation agreement with the mainland The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2023
Hong Kong leader condemns suspicious uptick in registration withdrawals from organ donation system Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee is condemning an unusual rise in the number of withdrawal requests to the city's organ donation system, saying police will investigate suspicious cases The Independent UK · May 23, 2023
China’s war chest: how the fight for semiconductors reveals the outlines of a future conflict US efforts to stifle China’s chip industry are thought to be part of a wider plan to hinder Beijing’s preparations for war The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023
Coroner rules S Club 7 member Paul Cattermole died of natural causes There will be no inquest into the death of Paul Cattermole, who died just weeks after the band announced a 25th anniversary tour. ABC News · May 19, 2023
Hong Kong leader defends removal of politically sensitive books from libraries Titles related to the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and certain political figures have been pulled from shelves Evening Standard · May 18, 2023
Tiananmen books disappear from Hong Kong library shelves Chief executive John Lee says residents should not be exposed to ‘unhealthy ideas’. Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023
Hong Kong leader defends removal of politically sensitive books in public libraries Hong Kong's leader says the city’s public libraries would not recommend books featuring “bad ideologies” to residents after they pulled titles related to the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown and certain political figures The Independent UK · May 18, 2023
Hong Kong leader says China's sentencing of US citizen exposes national security threats Hong Kong’s leader says the sentencing on spying charges of a U.S. citizen in China who was also a permanent resident of the semi-autonomous city illustrates that the territory should stay vigilant to hidden national security risks The Independent UK · May 16, 2023
Hong Kong leader says public libraries must ensure books don't violate laws Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday public libraries needed to ensure books don't violate local laws, amid criticism that many books and videos related to China's Tiananmen Square crackdown have now been removed from library shelves. Reuters · May 16, 2023
UK official visits Hong Kong after years of strained ties The first British minister visiting Hong Kong in five years said his country will not “duck” its historic responsibilities to people living in its former colony while engaging with China in areas they share common interests The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Hong Kong reduces directly-elected seats in district polls The latest changes are part of an effort to ensure only ‘patriots’ hold political office in the territory. Al Jazeera · May 3, 2023
The Independent UK · May 2, 2023 Hong Kong to slash elected seats in setback to democracy Hong Kong’s leader has unveiled plans to eliminate most directly elected seats on local district councils, the last major political representative bodies chosen by the public
The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2023 NSW government to consider reviving axed bus services, but won’t rip up private contracts Taskforce to examine consequences of bus privatisation as well as other issues plaguing sector such as driver shortages
Newcastle Herald · May 1, 2023 Newcastle bus services under microscope as Labor launches industry taskforce The review will examine whether Keolis Downer and other operators are meeting contractual obligations and, if not, whether they are being penalised for it.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 Hong Kong plans electoral overhaul for district councils Hong Kong's leader says the city is planning to overhaul its last major political representative body that is mostly comprised of popularly elected seats
The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2023 ‘Microcosm of Brexit Britain’: Norfolk documentary is surprise German hit Jens Meurer’s Seaside Special follows Brexit-divided Cromer as town prepares for annual variety show
Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023 KPMG alliance eyes decarbonisation KPMG, a global professional services company, has formed an alliance with Maybank Singapore and three other partners to help businesses across Southeast Asia undergo decarbonisation to achieve their net-zero goals.
WEKU · Feb 28, 2023 One of the last places to have a COVID mask mandate says it will lift it Wednesday The city's chief executive said the mask requirement will end outdoors and indoors, but some high-risk premises including hospitals and elderly homes can still require people to wear masks.
Reuters · Feb 28, 2023 Hong Kong to scrap COVID mask mandate from March 1 Hong Kong will drop its COVID-19 mask mandate, chief executive John Lee said on Tuesday, in a move to lure back visitors and business and restore normal life more than three years after stringent rules were first imposed in the financial hub.
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023 Hong Kong to lift COVID mask mandate on Wednesday Hong Kong will lift its mask mandate Wednesday, ending the city’s last major restriction imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic
Reuters · Feb 10, 2023 Hong Kong's Lee faces stern test over $3.4 billion bid to ease housing shortage A flagship $3.4 billion plan by Hong Kong to build temporary housing to ease a massive shortage is facing fierce criticism over its high cost and the absence of a longer-term solution in one of the world's most unaffordable property markets.
Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2023 Hong Kong offers 500,000 free flights to lure back visitors Hong Kong on Thursday unveiled a promotion campaign that will include 500,000 free flights to lure back visitors, businesses and investors to the financial hub after more than three years of tough Covid-19 curbs. Hong Kong leader John Lee hailed the campaign as “probably the world's biggest welcome ever,” and…