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Chinese Arrivals Fill Gaps Left by Hong Kong Exodus
By Kanis Leung
Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers left amid a crackdown on dissent. But Hong Kong is still freer than the mainland, making it attractive for Chinese professionals.
A Post-Mortem of the ‘Battle For Hong Kong’
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Shibani Mahtani and Timothy McLaughlin
Hong Kong’s Top Court Rules in Favor of Recognizing Same-Sex Partnerships
By Kanis Leung
The ruling stopped short of granting full marriage rights to same-sex couples, but nonetheless represents a breakthrough for the LGBTQ+ community.
Will Hong Kong Become a Crypto Hub?
By Hugh Harsono
The Hong Kong government has made their desire to turn Hong Kong into a crypto hub well-known, with tacit support from Beijing.
Hong Kong’s Legal War on a Protest Anthem
By Eric Lai
The attempt fits into a longer tradition of using injunction orders to check free speech – and pressuring the courts to follow political directives.
Hong Kong Will Ban More Products From Japan If Treated Wastewater Is Discharged, Leader Says
By Kanis Leung
Chief Executive John Lee said in a press briefing that his government would err on the side of caution amid the unprecedented planned release of wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant.
How Organ Donation Become Politicized in Hong Kong
By T-Fai Yeung
As a deeply personal choice takes on political overtones, the truth behind Hong Kong’s low organ donor registration rate becomes harder to find.
Hong Kong Pollster Plans to Limit Questions on Sensitive Topics
By Kanis Leung
Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute will cancel about one-fourth of its regular survey questions, which have been a valuable gauge of public sentiment in the city.
China Condemns EU Parliament’s Resolution on Hong Kong’s Shrinking Freedoms
By Kanis Leung
The EU body overwhelmingly adopted a resolution citing the deterioration of Hong Kong’s freedoms since the imposition by Beijing of a sweeping national security law in 2020.
Former ByteDance Executive Says Chinese Communist Party Tracked Hong Kong Protesters via Data
By Zen Soo
Yintao Yu, formerly head of engineering for ByteDance in the U.S., said in a court filing that the company had a “superuser” credential for a committee of CCP members.
Award-winning Hong Kong Journalist Wins Appeal in Rare Court Ruling Upholding Media Freedom
By Kanis Leung
Bao Choy was found guilty in April 2021 of deceiving the government by getting vehicle ownership records for journalistic purposes.
Rights Group: Uyghur Student Missing in Hong Kong, Feared Detained
By Kanis Leung
Abuduwaili Abudureheman was reported missing after texting that he was interrogated by police at Hong Kong’s airport.