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The Hong Kong LGBTQ community’s diminishing visibility
Hong Kong’s turbulent political situation has affected sexual and gender minorities, especially transplants from mainland China, many of whom no longer see the city as the safe haven it used to be.
Five speech therapists convicted for sedition in Hong Kong over publishing kids’ books
A series of children’s picture books about a village of sheep under attack by a village of wolves has been branded as seditious content by a Hong Kong judge, who today convicted five speech therapists with sentences of up to two years in prison.
An extraordinary calligraphy shop in Hong Kong
The practiced strokes of Au Yeung Cheong
Hong Kong student challenges school dress code that bans long hair for boys
A rare display of defiance against gendered dress codes in Hong Kong schools.
Surreal Hong Kong
Urban absurdities by Tommy Fung
Does Asia think America’s best days are behind it? Q&A with Andrew Sheng
One of Time magazine’s “top 100 influential people in the world,” Andrew Sheng is a Malaysian-born banker, financial regulator, and scholar, and one of the most interesting people in the world to talk to.
Joshua Wong pleads guilty under Hong Kong’s National Security Law
The student activist is among 29 defendants expected to accept subversion charges under Beijing’s highly controversial legislation, which has all but quelled any remaining anti-government protests since coming into force two years ago.
‘Trash Talk’: A marine debris exhibition in Hong Kong
A small-scale exhibition entitled “Trash Talk” highlighted the work of a beach cleanup collective in Hong Kong and invited visitors to reflect on their contribution to marine waste.
‘Demon stock’ AMTD Digital had a blistering but brief rally on the NYSE
An obscure Hong Kong financial services company and its controversial founder caused an uproar on Wall Street this week after its stock shot up 14,000%. Can it possibly be legit?
Xi Jinping, comic strips, and censorship at Hong Kong Book Fair
Drawing 850,000 attendees, the 2022 Hong Kong Book Fair came to a close last week against a backdrop of increased scrutiny. It was praised for its offerings, but also criticized for its rejection of certain independent publishers.
Hong Kong’s Alibaba-sized gold mine
Embattled tech giant Alibaba recently announced that it will apply for a dual primary listing in Hong Kong. It could be the start of a new gold rush as Chinese firms seek mainland funds amid the looming risk of being delisted from the U.S.
Hong Kong hands out consumption vouchers to retain foreigners. Will it stem brain drain?
In an effort to encourage spending and retain talent, a new policy in Hong Kong makes more than 300,000 people — mostly foreign professionals, entrepreneurs, and students — eligible to receive HK$5,000 ($637).
Hong Kong mourns death of An An, world’s oldest male giant panda
An An, the longest-living male giant panda in captivity, died at the age of 35 at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park this week. Now eyes are on whether the remaining two pandas at the zoo will successfully breed and bring new cubs to the city.
Hong Kong Palace Museum opens with treasures loaned from Beijing
With more than 900 artifacts, the $450 million Hong Kong Palace Museum is a cultural milestone for the city. But it’s also part of Beijing’s efforts to foster a sense of national identity among locals.
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Xi Jinping is in Hong Kong
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is visiting Hong Kong for the 25th anniversary of the handover — his first trip to the city since the anti-government protests that began in 2019 and his first appearance outside the mainland in over two years.
Xi will attend Hong Kong’s handover, but not the press
Hong Kong authorities have barred at least 13 journalists working for local and international news outlets from covering official events for the 25th anniversary of the handover this week, in a surprise to none.
Hong Kong resistance will live on
Beijing’s national security law has had a chilling effect on protest and free speech in Hong Kong, but the city — contrary to popular punditry — is far from dead.
Cable bridge fire plunges 160,000 households into darkness in Hong Kong
A blackout hit three areas in Hong Kong after three high-voltage cables were damaged. Some have criticized the government for not issuing an emergency alert.
