Germany fears erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy
BERLIN – Germany fears that Hong Kong’s autonomy is being “eroded” and Berlin will raise issues such as human rights with China during its presidency of the EU that began this month, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday. “Based on … Continue reading Germany fears erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy
Cathay bailout to protect Hong Kong’s economic future
Hong Kong – Cathay’s restructuring package marks the first time the Hong Kong government has directly injected money into a private company. Photo: Felix Wong The Hong Kong government is leading a massive HK$39 billion (US$5 billion) bailout of struggling Cathay … Continue reading Cathay bailout to protect Hong Kong’s economic future
China parliament approves Hong Kong security law
HONG KONG/BEIJING/WASHINGTON – China’s parliament on Thursday approved a decision to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong that democracy activists and Western countries fear could erode the city’s freedoms and jeopardise its role as a global financial … Continue reading China parliament approves Hong Kong security law
Travel Update for ASEAN, China, Hong Kong and Japan
Hanoi – Southeast Asia has fared better than most other parts of the world in reducing the spread of COVID-19. While international borders remain mostly closed in Southeast Asia, there are some promising signs that life is slowly returning to … Continue reading Travel Update for ASEAN, China, Hong Kong and Japan
Hong Kong: Schools launch cyberspace stations
Hong Kong – Hong Kong had a chance to burnish its reputation for resourcefulness when the COVID-19 outbreak abruptly shut primary and secondary schools in the city after the Lunar New Year break. Teachers, parents and education administrators have been … Continue reading Hong Kong: Schools launch cyberspace stations