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 ]
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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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 ]
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 carving its own path of repression | East Asia Forun
The Hong Kong government plans to introduce its own national security law in 2024, surprising many given Beijing's existing national security law.
The 2020 national security law imposed by Beijing has effectively crushed political dissent in Hong Kong, with the police and security apparatus now guided by mainland Chinese agencies.
The upcoming national security law may provide an opportunity for the Hong Kong government to fine-tune the regime and expand its remit to include measures against espionage. [ 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 ]
David Cameron calls on Hong Kong to release Jimmy Lai
Foreign secretary David Cameron called for the release of pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai as his high-profile national security trial began in Hong Kong.
Critics have accused the Hong Kong authorities of weaponizing the new national security law to throttle the pro-democracy movement. [ 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 ]
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 ]