Tag: politics
CE Visits North Point: A Strategic Move to Engage with Community
Chief Executive John Lee Engages with Hongkongers at North Point Chief Executive John Lee made a strategic move to engage with the community by visiting the harbourfront boardwalk in North Point on Saturday. The 2.2-kilometre...
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...
Revised Government GDP Growth Forecast: 2.5% – RTHK
The government recently announced that the full-year economic growth forecast has been revised to 2.5 percent, down from the previous estimated range of 2.5 to 3.5 percent. This adjustment comes after real GDP in...
Jimmy Lai’s Trial: Overthrowing China’s Communist Party was ‘Crazy’ – Hong Kong Tycoon’s Testimony
Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai recently testified in his national security trial, stating that it was unrealistic to think about overthrowing China's Communist Party. Lai, 76, emphasized the importance of protesters in...
US Support for Taiwan Hinders Meeting Between China’s Defense Chiefs
The recent failure of the defense ministers of the United States and China to meet has been attributed to the ongoing tension surrounding Taiwan. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed disappointment at China's decision...
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...
Jimmy Lai Denies Promoting Hostility Against China in Posts Supporting Pompeo Speech – Trial...
Jimmy Lai Denies Promoting Hostility Against China in Posts Supporting Pompeo Speech - Trial Update Jailed Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai has denied allegations of promoting hostility towards China amid his ongoing national security trial...
Hong Kong Democratic Party Chair Encouraged Protesters in 2019 Unrest – Court Appeal Hearing
Hong Kong prosecutors have challenged the acquittal of the Democratic Party chairman in a 2019 unlawful assembly case, saying the politician had “encouraged” protesters despite knowing they were resisting police. Justices of Appeal Derek...
Hong Kong Legislative Head Praises Lawmakers’ Work Amid ‘Empty’ Motion Controversy
Hong Kong Legislative Head Defends Lawmakers' Efforts Amid Criticism In the bustling city of Hong Kong, the president of the Legislative Council, Andrew Leung, has sparked controversy by defending the work of lawmakers...
Hong Kong Security Law: Jimmy Lai deems city ‘beyond redemption’ in court
Jimmy Lai Deems Hong Kong 'Beyond Redemption' in Court Jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai has made a bold statement in court, declaring that Hong Kong is "beyond redemption" and that "it is useless to fight"...
