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‘Hong Kong society is still highly patriarchal’
A women’s rights rally was canceled over the weekend over fears of “violent groups,” once again highlighting the difficulty of sustaining a feminist movement in the city.
Grisly Hong Kong: Stories of shocking violence
Hong Kong is among the safest cities in the world, but cases of violent crime, while rare, do exist — and when they happen, they often seize the public’s attention.
This week on TikTok: A model’s murder shocks Hong Kong, China’s mining tragedies, and the “Two Sessions” explained
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‘Everything’s fine now’: Fan Bingbing returns to acting after tax scandal
After laying low for five years, Fan Bingbing has resumed her career as an actress in a Hong Kong-produced film. But whether she’ll ever appear on the silver screen in mainland China again is still unclear.
Brutal murder of Hong Kong socialite shocks city residents
The horrifying murder of Abby Choi, a young mother of four and social media fashionista, has transfixed Hong Kong residents in a case that again highlights the government’s policy shortfalls towards domestic abuse.
Hong Kong transgender men win ID card legal challenge, but activists say more changes need to happen
Although the ruling was hailed by many as a victory for transgender people in Hong Kong, some activists said it avoided discussing other controversial issues concerning the community like restroom use.
Hong Kong sees influx of Chinese visitors as borders reopen fully
COVID curbs in China are completely over, and after three years of lockups, Chinese travelers are eager to see the world again.
Editor’s note for January 26, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Biden extends visa protection scheme for Hong Kong residents
Hong Kong residents living in the U.S. will now get to stay for an additional two years under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED), the U.S. government announced today, less than two weeks before the initial protections were set to expire.
Beijing reshuffles advisory body ahead of Two Sessions conclave in March
The Chinese Communist Party has begun preparations for the annual season of political meetings.
Hong Kong sports bodies told to include ‘China’ in names
Hong Kong’s Olympic Committee has told its member associations to include “China” in their official names or risk having funding pulled.
Jimmi Ho’s laundry art captures cramped living space in Hong Kong
“Laundry Art,” a photography series by Jimmi Ho, showcases how locals in Hong Kong make creative use of what little space they have.
Beijing Marathon returns amid COVID surge
Also making a return for the first time since the pandemic: Hong Kong Sevens.
Why were the bankers so bullish in Hong Kong?
The Western media is wrong, China’s economy is fine, and Hong Kong is still a great place to do business: that was the message from Chinese and international bankers who met in Hong Kong this week. Are they barking mad?
Chief Executive John Lee’s speech fails to stir up COVID-hit Hong Kong
In his first policy address, Hong Kong leader John Lee unveiled a list of strategies to try to rebuild the city’s reputation as Asia’s finance hub. But he did not mention an ease to COVID restrictions.
The 20th Communist Party Congress begins in Beijing
Xi addressed some hot-button issues in his opening speech: COVID zero isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, tough talk on Taiwan, and Hong Kong’s return from “chaos.” But don’t ask about the economy — the GDP report has been delayed until an unknown date.
Chinese whispers heard in London — Q&A with Cindy Yu
Cindy Yu is the broadcast editor of the London-based Spectator magazine, one of the U.K.’s most venerable current affairs publications. We chatted about her work there, the beginning and end of the Sino-British ‘golden era,’ drinking culture, and much more.
Will Beijing follow Hong Kong and loosen COVID-zero?
Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan have eased up on COVID restrictions. Could the Chinese mainland be next?
Hong Kong soccer fans finally return — and boo the Chinese national anthem
Some things never change.
‘Table for Six’: A Hong Kong comedy full of local flavor
Sunny Chan serves a tale of three half-brothers and their girlfriends with a side dish of originality and wit.
