Tag: politics
John Lee Warns US Against Interference in Hong Kong Affairs: Stay Out of Jimmy...
Hong Kong's leader, John Lee, has issued a warning to the US, urging them to stay out of the city's internal affairs. This statement comes after American president-elect Donald Trump made comments suggesting it...
Hong Kong Social Worker Ordered to Pay HK$440,000 to Assaulted Police Officer
A social worker in Hong Kong has been ordered by the District Court to pay over HK$440,000 to a police officer who was assaulted during the 2019 protests. The officer, Tsang Chi-on, filed a...
Enhancing China-Indonesia Relations: Xi Jinping’s Vision
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Beijing, marking the start of the Indonesian leader's first foreign tour since taking office in October. President Xi expressed China's desire for a...
Hongkongers’ Sentiments Towards Donald Trump’s Win in US Presidential Election
Ko, a retired Hong Kong resident, expressed his concerns about the re-election of former US President Donald Trump during a conversation with HKFP. He believes that Trump's policies are self-centered and lack a global...
Hong Kong Justice Minister Affirms Steadfastness Regarding Possible Sanctions in Second Trump Term
Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice, Paul Lam, made it clear that no one should interfere with the legal proceedings in the city. This statement was in response to US President-elect Donald Trump's promise to...
Embrace SAR as Your Home: Advice for Business Leaders – RTHK
The top Beijing official on Hong Kong affairs recently emphasized the importance of the local business community viewing the SAR as their home and leveraging the city's traditional advantages. Xia Baolong, director of the...
TVB pulls show amid accusations of pro-Ukraine bias
TVB, a Hong Kong broadcaster, decided to cancel a documentary series called "Planet Under Fire" after facing criticism online. The show was accused of having a bias in favor of Ukraine and neglecting Russia's...
Detention of AstraZeneca’s China Head Amid Illegal Drug Import Probe
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has confirmed that the head of its operations in China, Leon Wang, has been detained. This comes after reports surfaced about the company being investigated for potential illegal data collection and...
Hong Kong’s InMedia Outlet Fined HK$10,000 for Register Non-Compliance
InMedia, an independent media outlet in Hong Kong, has recently been fined HK$10,000 for not keeping registers of its members and directors at its Wan Chai office. This violation of the Companies Ordinance led...
Relocating Taiwanese Firms from China: Taipei’s Offer if Trump Implements Tariffs
Taipei's economic ministry stated that it will assist Taiwanese companies in relocating their production plants from China if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose a 60 percent tariff on Chinese-made...
China’s Hope for Peaceful Coexistence with US Amid Trump’s Victory in Presidential Election
China expressed its hope for peaceful coexistence with the United States as Donald Trump appeared to be heading towards a victory over Kamala Harris in the presidential election. The foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning...
Hong Kong Director Johnnie To Criticized by Beijing-Backed Newspapers for Calling City ‘Soulless’
Award-winning Hong Kong filmmaker Johnnie To recently came under fire from Beijing-backed newspapers in the city for his comments in an interview with BBC News Chinese. To expressed his concerns about the lack of...
Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Key Ally China for First Time Since 2021 Coup
Myanmar's military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, made his first reported visit to China since the 2021 coup, arriving in Kunming for a summit of the Greater Mekong Subregion. This visit, seen as a lukewarm...
Labour Group Aims for 5.5% Pay Raise in the Coming Year
The Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions is advocating for a 5.5 percent pay raise for workers in the upcoming year. This call to action comes after a recent survey conducted by...
Challenges Faced by Hong Kong Residents Who Choose Not to Have Children: Survey Results
Hong Kong residents who choose not to have children face various challenges, according to a recent survey. The city has one of the lowest birth rates globally, with each couple having an average of...