Tag: Hong Kong
Zero Covid strategy: Hong Kong cancels transit flights from 153 countries
Friday January 14, 2022 Zero Covid Strategy Hong Kong cancels transit flights from 153 countries As part of its zero-Covid policy, China is running a strict regiment. Hong Kong now…
Shivering game for industry giants: Evergrande shares suspended from trading
Monday, January 03, 2022 Shivering game for industry giants Evergrande shares suspended from trading Trading in the papers of the ailing Chinese real estate developer Evergrande was suspended once as…
After “Stand News” closed: Hong Kong accuses journalists of conspiracy
Thursday December 30th 2021 After “Stand News” closed Hong Kong accuses journalists of conspiracy Several journalists are arrested again in Hong Kong. The official charge: conspiracy, promoting hatred and inciting…
Editor-in-chief in handcuffs: Hong Kong police arrest journalists
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 Editor-in-chief in handcuffs Hong Kong police arrest journalists Hong Kong police have been cracking down on pro-democracy media since months of mass protests in 2019. Several…
“Goddess of Democracy”: Hong Kong: More universities remove monuments
Friday December 24th 2021 “Goddess of Democracy” Hong Kong: More universities remove monuments After Hong Kong University removed the Tian’anmen memorial from its campus, two other universities are having their…
1989 massacre memorial: University removes Tian’anmen memorial
Thursday, December 23, 2021 1989 massacre memorial University removes Tian’anmen memorial The memorial to the victims of the Beijing massacre has stood on the Hong Kong University campus for almost…
Tiananmen Vigil Trial: Hong Kong Court Sentences Jimmy Lai
Thursday, December 9th, 2021 Trial of the Tiananmen Vigil Hong Kong court convicts Jimmy Lai Judges punish more than two dozen pro-democracy politicians and activists over a Tiananmen vigil in…
Mightier than Mao: Xi soars to become the sole ruler
It is not a hard break that China’s President Xi is making. But the move away from economically open China is obvious. A “resolution on history” cemented his power for…
No trading on the stock exchange: Evergrande securities suspended in Hong Kong
Monday, October 4th, 2021 No trading on the stock exchange Evergrande papers exposed in Hong Kong The Chinese real estate company Evergrande is shaking threateningly. The mountain of debt is…
Even smaller than a parking lot: Hong Kong is building mini-apartments
Thursday, September 23, 2021 Even smaller than a parking lot Hong Kong is building mini-apartments Hong Kong is notorious for extremely high rents and very small apartments. Apartments are now…
Group facing default ?: Evergrande causes course massacre
Monday, September 20, 2021 Group facing default? Evergrande causes course massacre The Chinese real estate giant Evergrande is pushing billions in debt. On the Hong Kong stock exchange, the group’s…
China’s politicization of the Olympics: Mao shines on the podium
Friday, August 6th, 2021 China’s politicization of the Olympics Mao shines on the podium By Marcel Grzanna China condemns the politicization of Olympia. State media also rail against Americans or…