For the primary time in its historical past – and in a putting departure from its long-standing doctrine of minimal economic intervention – Hong Kong is preparing to draw up a five-year plan. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has requested all coverage bureaus to assist draft proposals by the top of the 12 months. To…
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The Blackpink singer took the stage at Complex Live for a 10-song solo set, together with her latest remix Jenny carried out “Dracula” for the primary time dwell at Hong Kong’s Complex Live music competition on Sunday night time. The blackpink singer took the stage on the AsiaWorld-Expo for a 10-song solo set that centered…
The Hong Kong Jockey Club formalized a partnership with the Guangzhou authorities on Tuesday to develop horse-themed tourism within the Greater Bay Area, overlaying coverage assist, publicity, tourism merchandise and business improvement. A memorandum of understanding was signed on the Hong Kong Science Park by the membership and the Guangzhou Municipal Culture, Radio, Television and…
Hong Kong tennis star Coleman Wong Chak-lam failed to capitalize on his fortunate loser alternative on the Mexican Open after throwing away a one-set lead in the first round. The world No 125, who reached his career-high rating after a quarter-final run on the Delray Beach Open in Florida final week, misplaced 4-6, 6-3, 6-2…
Who is Jimmy Lai?published at 01:41 GMT 01:41 GMT Image source, Getty Images Hailed by some as a hero and scorned by others as a traitor, the 78-year-old is the most prominent person charged under the national security law which was introduced by China in 2020 in response to massive pro-democracy protests which erupted in…
Jimmy Lai, the media mogul and prominent pro-democracy activist, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong for national security offenses, a punishment his daughter said could mean “he will die a martyr behind bars.” Claire Lai said the sentence was “heartbreakingly cruel” given her 78-year-old father’s declining health, while her brother…
Lai’s case has been condemned internationally by free speech advocates, human rights groups and global leaders. Published On 6 Feb 20266 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced following his conviction in a national security trial, according to the Chinese self-governing…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he “would not be surprised” if China is already looking into ways to challenge the US’ pre-eminence in digital assets, given Hong Kong’s efforts to develop the industry. When testifying before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, Bessent said that there are “lots of rumors of Chinese digital assets”…
