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Will Hong Kong Become a Crypto Hub?

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.

Remembering Colonial Hong Kong: Memory vs History

Remembering Colonial Hong Kong: Memory vs History

By Florence Mok
Hong Kong has recently witnessed the emergence of colonial nostalgia. How do these fond remembrances intersect with historical fact?
Hong Kong Will Ban More Products From Japan If Treated Wastewater Is Discharged, Leader Says

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.

China Condemns EU Parliament’s Resolution on Hong Kong’s Shrinking Freedoms

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

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

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.

Hong Kong Leader Condemns Unusual Uptick in Registration Withdrawals From Organ Donation System

Hong Kong Leader Condemns Unusual Uptick in Registration Withdrawals From Organ Donation System

By Kanis Leung
Since raising the possibility of establishing an organ transplant mutual assistance program with mainland China in December, Hong Kong has received nearly 5,800 withdrawal applications.
UK Foreign Minister’s China Speech Lacks Details on Rights

UK Foreign Minister’s China Speech Lacks Details on Rights

By Maya Wang
It is unclear whether the U.K. government is willing to translate its words about human rights into action and hold Chinese officials responsible for serious human rights violations. 

Hong Kong Rags-to-riches Publisher Jimmy Lai Facing Security Law Trial

Hong Kong Rags-to-riches Publisher Jimmy Lai Facing Security Law Trial

By Kanis Leung
Already serving a 20-month term for other offenses, the 74-year-old Lai could face up to life in prison if he is convicted under the new National Security Law.

Hong Kong Offers New Visa to Woo Talent Amid Brain Drain

Hong Kong Offers New Visa to Woo Talent Amid Brain Drain

By Kanis Leung and Zen Soo
The new Top Talent Pass Scheme targets those with high salaries or degrees from top universities. 

Hong Kong Arrests Roman Catholic Cardinal, an Actress, and Others

Hong Kong Arrests Roman Catholic Cardinal, an Actress, and Others

By Associated Press
Cardinal Joseph Zen, singer-actress Denise Ho, lawyer Margaret Ng, and scholar Hui Po-keung were detained by Hong Kong's National Security Police on May 11.
Britain to Withdraw Judges From Hong Kong Top Court

Britain to Withdraw Judges From Hong Kong Top Court

By Jill Lawless and Danica Kirka
Increasingly repressive laws enacted by China in Hong Kong have made the presence of British judges untenable.

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