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The Latest Target of Hong Kong’s Crackdown: Children’s Books
A story that portrayed the police as wolves helped lead to the arrests of five leaders of a speech therapists’ union.
China Weighs Serious Penalty for Didi After U.S. IPO as Tech Crackdown Escalates
Chinese regulators are considering serious, perhaps unprecedented, penalties for Didi Global Inc. after its controversial initial public offering last month, according to people familiar with the matter.
All 14 workers lost in tunnel flood in China confirmed dead
BEIJING (AP) — The bodies of all 14 workers trapped when a tunnel under construction was flooded last week have been recovered, authorities in southern China said Thursday. A brief statement on the Zhuhai city government’s social media site gave no further information about the cause of the July 15 disaster or the deaths.
Beijing has vaccinated some people aged 60 and above, will inoculate teenagers based on clinical trials: Beijing CDC
Some Beijing communities have rolled out COVID-19 vaccinations for people aged above 60, the Global Times learned, amid doubts why the Chinese mainland delayed to provide the elderly with vaccines while Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) gives the group top priority.
US hurts whomever it claims to be on its side: Global Times editorial
The national security law for Hong Kong is not a toothless tiger. Those who take radical actions in Hong Kong against the law will be sanctioned.
Beijing listens to suggestions on HK political reforms
Over the week, senior central government officials on Hong Kong affairs listened to views from Hong Kong society on imminent political reforms, unleashing important messages about how to plug the loopholes in existing systems and carry on the reform process, with major consensus reached on the principle of only patriots governing Hong Kong, urgency of fixing the systematic loopholes and reforms to be led by the central government.
China fines tech giants for content exploiting children
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s internet watchdog said Wednesday it has fined platforms operated by e-commerce company Alibaba and gaming firm Tencent for spreading sexually suggestive content involving children, as regulators seek to clean up content harmful to minors.
Aussie Wine Exports to Hong Kong Soar After China Tariff Hit
Australian wine companies may have hit a big roadblock in getting bottles to China because of sky-high tariffs. But the road to Hong Kong appears to be wide open.
4 journalists at shut Hong Kong paper charged with collusion
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police charged two top editors and two editorial writers at Apple Daily with collusion weeks after the city's largest pro-democracy newspaper was forced to cease publication and its assets were frozen.
Hong Kong approves Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday gave nod to the emergency use of the inactivated vaccine produced by Sinovac Biotech, two days after a panel of experts recommended the vaccine to the authorities.
3 bodies found in China tunnel collapse, 11 still missing
BEIJING (AP) — Rescuers have recovered the bodies of three workers in a flooded tunnel under construction in a southern Chinese city and are continuing to look for the 11 other workers trapped since Thursday.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong seeks legislature seat
Campaigner Joshua Wong was one of the top candidates from the unofficial primaries held by the pro-democracy parties. However, he fears he may be disqualified from running under Beijing's new controversial security law.
Daojia Becomes Latest Chinese Company to Pause U.S. IPO Plans
Daojia Ltd., a Chinese home service platform, is pausing its U.S. initial public offering plans as China stepped up scrutiny on overseas listings and cybersecurity, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Evergrande Said to Mull Hong Kong IPO for Bottled Water Unit
China Evergrande Group is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong for its bottled water business, people with knowledge of the matter said, as the country’s most indebted real estate developer seeks new sources of funding.
AP Interview: US firms in Hong Kong face risks, says AmCham
HONG KONG (AP) — U.S. businesses operating in Hong Kong should reassess their operations and decide if the risks of operating there are worth the reward, the president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong said in an interview Monday with The Associated Press.
Evergrande Resumes Downward Spiral as Investors Prep for Crisis
Investor doubts over China Evergrande Group intensified on Monday as a creditor’s successful demand to freeze some assets underscored concern that the embattled developer may struggle to raise funds.
Yellen Expresses Doubts on Results of Trump’s China Deal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed doubts about last year’s trade deal with China, the first clear statement from the Biden administration detailing its thinking about the future of the agreement between the world’s two largest economies.
Xiaomi Co-Founder Lei Jun Donates $2.2 Billion of Shares to Charity
Xiaomi Corp. co-founder Lei Jun donated $2.2 billion of shares in the smartphone maker to charity, joining other technology company chieftains in giving to philanthropy amid increased scrutiny on the industry.
China Plans to Exempt H.K. IPOs From Cybersecurity Reviews
China plans to exempt companies going public in Hong Kong from first seeking the approval of the country’s cybersecurity regulator, removing one hurdle for businesses that list in the Asian financial hub instead of the U.S., according to people familiar with the matter.
China’s Little Red Book Said to Halt U.S. IPO After China Curbs
Chinese social media and e-commerce startup Xiaohongshu, or “Little Red Book,” is putting its U.S. initial public offering plans on hold after China tightened rules on overseas listings, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Hong Kong rounds up pro-democracy leaders as Beijing asserts power over the city
The Hong Kong government also issued a series of late-night statements eventually agreeing with Beijing that the mainland’s Hong Kong Liaison Office was not bound by Article 22 of the Basic Law, in a major blow to the “one country, two systems” principle.
Hong Kong and COVID-19: From ‘burning’ city to role model
Not long ago, Hong Kong was in turmoil, declared “burning” by some media outlets and a “failed state” by others. But during COVID-19, some of…
Press freedom in Hong Kong continues to deteriorate
The latest in the decline of Hong Kong’s freedoms.
Why did Hong Kong arrest media mogul Jimmy Lai?
Hong Kong police arrested media mogul Jimmy Lai Chee-Ying (黎智英 Lí Zhìyīng) this morning (Friday February 28). Lai made his fortune in the clothing business…
Jimmy Lai and two democracy advocates arrested on flimsy charges
Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai Hong Kong has crossed another line. The South China Morning Post reports on three high-profile arrests made today: Media mogul Jimmy…
‘The uncertainty is oppressive’: A coronavirus dispatch from Hong Kong
Boredom, anxiety, and frustration: With classes cancelled indefinitely, a university student in Hong Kong explains how she and her classmates are passing the time. …
Nationalism ruined my Chinese friendships
Xinjiang. Hong Kong. Democracy. Racism. How does an American-educated Chinese talk to her mainland Chinese friends about these subjects? Connie Mei Pickart tried, and found that her companions were far from brainwashed in their views. The reality was more worrisome.
‘Tree Hole’: Where mainland Chinese confess their support for the Hong Kong protests
One person’s attempt to bridge the chasm between Hong Kong protesters and would-be mainland Chinese allies. For the past six months, China’s propaganda and censorship…
Is Xinhua shifting focus of Hong Kong message to domestic audience?
Pictured: Carrie Lam, December 3 (Xinhua) As far as I know, yesterday was the first time in the last six months that there were more…
Trump signs bill supporting Hong Kong protesters
Despite his best efforts, U.S. President Donald Trump has not been able to ignore the Hong Kong protests as he desperately seeks a trade deal with China. But last week, Trump’s hand was forced by the U.S. Congress, which passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. Trump signed the veto-proof bill into law on November 27. China retaliated by banning U.S. military vessels from visiting Hong Kong, and issuing sanctions on five American NGOs.
After the champagne, a long road ahead: How Hong Kong’s pan-democrats can capitalize on their election wins
Sunday’s District Council elections saw sweeping victories for Hong Kong’s pro-democracy camp, but the fact remains that a large portion of the city’s population continues…
Is Hong Kong in its ‘death throes’?
Photo: Lam Yik Fei, New York Times Two months into the Hong Kong protests this year, the respected lawyer Dan Harris wrote on the China Law…
Talking to my mother about Hong Kong
I wonder how much my mother has been projecting our tortured relationship onto the events in Hong Kong over the past several months, waiting for…
Hong Kong landslide for pro-democracy candidates
Hongkongers showed up to the polls in unprecedented numbers on November 24 to deliver a strong rebuke to the government establishment led by Chief Executive Carrie Lam (林鄭月娥 Lín Zhèng Yuè’é), ushering in more pro-democracy candidates into district council seats than ever before.
Desperate Trump sidelines Hong Kong
On Thursday, we noted that the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, sending the bill closer to President Trump’s desk. We…
One murder, two storms
A murder case was cited by the Hong Kong government for the extradition bill that sparked paralyzing protests over the past half year. But now the case has taken on a life of its own, becoming a major issue in the upcoming January 2020 elections in Taiwan. How might this end?
Former British consulate worker Simon Cheng says China tortured him
Simon Cheng Man-kit (郑文杰 Zhèng Wénjié), a former employee of the British consulate in Hong Kong who was detained by Chinese security forces in August, has…
