Hong Kong Makes First Arrests Under New Domestic Security Law
The first arrest using Hong Kong's national security law involved social media posts with seditious intent, indicating a crackdown on dissent. [ more ]
Hong Kong Makes First Arrests Under New Domestic Security Law
The first arrest using Hong Kong's national security law involved social media posts with seditious intent, indicating a crackdown on dissent. [ more ]
Hong Kong Will Inspect Offices of Crypto Platforms as Important Compliance Deadline Looms
Cryptocurrency platforms in Hong Kong must be licensed or 'deemed-to-be-licensed' by June 1, 2024, facing on-site inspections. Compliance with regulations, especially asset safeguarding and client verification, is under scrutiny. [ more ]
The approval of spot bitcoin and ether ETFs in Hong Kong signals increasing institutionalization of leading crypto assets, potentially influencing mainland China. [ more ]
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The approval of spot bitcoin and ether ETFs in Hong Kong signals increasing institutionalization of leading crypto assets, potentially influencing mainland China. [ more ]
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The UK Foreign Office summoned China's ambassador over accusations of assisting Hong Kong's intelligence services, condemning China's behavior including cyber-attacks. [ more ]
The UK Foreign Office summoned China's ambassador over accusations of assisting Hong Kong's intelligence services, condemning China's behavior including cyber-attacks. [ more ]
Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Get Official Approval in Hong Kong; 'Potential Fee War' Unfolding, Says Analyst
Hong Kong approved first batch of crypto-related spot ETFs by Harvest Global Investments, China Asset Management, and Bosera Asset Management & HashKey Capital with lower management fees. [ more ]
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Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Get Official Approval in Hong Kong; 'Potential Fee War' Unfolding, Says Analyst
Hong Kong approved first batch of crypto-related spot ETFs by Harvest Global Investments, China Asset Management, and Bosera Asset Management & HashKey Capital with lower management fees. [ more ]
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Singapore TikTok video sparks debate, remote Hong Kong enclave: 5 weekend reads
The article highlights five weekend stories covering Chinese identity in Singapore, a remote Hong Kong enclave, and the work-from-home trend in Asia. [ more ]
Singapore TikTok video sparks debate, remote Hong Kong enclave: 5 weekend reads
The article highlights five weekend stories covering Chinese identity in Singapore, a remote Hong Kong enclave, and the work-from-home trend in Asia. [ more ]
Chinese fund managers seek Bitcoin ETF approval in Hong Kong
Hong Kong may approve Bitcoin ETF linked to BTC, attracting significant demand from Chinese investors through Southbound Stock Connect program. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
Chinese fund managers seek Bitcoin ETF approval in Hong Kong
Hong Kong may approve Bitcoin ETF linked to BTC, attracting significant demand from Chinese investors through Southbound Stock Connect program. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
China grilled over human rights record at UN DW 01/23/2024
China faced scrutiny of its human rights record at the UN, with a focus on Xinjiang and Hong Kong.
Over 160 countries addressed the hearing, with Western countries calling on China to end human rights abuses and repeal the security law in Hong Kong. [ more ]
China grilled over human rights record at UN DW 01/23/2024
China faced scrutiny of its human rights record at the UN, with a focus on Xinjiang and Hong Kong.
Over 160 countries addressed the hearing, with Western countries calling on China to end human rights abuses and repeal the security law in Hong Kong. [ more ]
Watch live: David Cameron speaks during foreign policy debate in House of Lords
Children are dying of starvation in northern Gaza due to severe malnutrition and shortages of essential supplies. Lord Cameron is urging Hong Kong to reconsider their national security law proposal that threatens freedom of speech and the press. [ more ]
Those who stay: the Hong Kong artists fighting for a brighter future
The exodus of people from Hong Kong due to Covid-19 and mainland China's growing controls is affecting not only family company owners and expatriate businesspeople, but also cultural workers.
While the numbers of departees are climbing, there are also individuals who are choosing to stay in Hong Kong out of a determination to bear witness and push back against the controls.
The extent of the art world exodus is uncertain and only anecdotal, and the permanence of departure is pure conjecture. The Hong Kong diaspora has always been fluid, and this applies to artists as well. [ more ]
Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow skips bail, refuses return
Agnes Chow, a prominent Hong Kong activist, announced that she will not return to the city due to fears for her safety amid Beijing's crackdown on dissidents.
Chow was arrested in 2020 and received a jail sentence for participating in an unauthorized assembly under Beijing's national security law. [ more ]
Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow skips bail, refuses return
Agnes Chow, a prominent Hong Kong activist, announced that she will not return to the city due to fears for her safety amid Beijing's crackdown on dissidents.
Chow was arrested in 2020 and received a jail sentence for participating in an unauthorized assembly under Beijing's national security law. [ more ]
Hong Kong to restructure primary education to make it more patriotic'
Hong Kong will introduce patriotic education in all primary schools by 2025, aiming to cultivate a sense of national identity among schoolchildren.
The new curriculum will include learning about national security, the opium war, Japan's invasion of China, significant Chinese historical figures, and achievements under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party.
The changes were made in line with national-level legislation and aim to strengthen patriotic education in China. [ more ]
Hong Kong to restructure primary education to make it more patriotic'
Hong Kong will introduce patriotic education in all primary schools by 2025, aiming to cultivate a sense of national identity among schoolchildren.
The new curriculum will include learning about national security, the opium war, Japan's invasion of China, significant Chinese historical figures, and achievements under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party.
The changes were made in line with national-level legislation and aim to strengthen patriotic education in China. [ more ]
Juxtapoz Magazine - Mikko Takkunen's Hong Kong: Photographs of a City in Transition
Photographer Mikko Takkunen showcases Hong Kong amidst political unrest and impending relocation, capturing the city's essence before irreversible changes. [ more ]