China's embassy hits back against U.S. criticism of Hong Kong's new national security law, urging the U.S. to "respect China's sovereignty."
Organisers of the Gay Games Hong Kong (GGHK) have said that its event last year generated HK$200 million for the local economy, with contributions made to sectors from retail to entertainment. The nine-day event in early November drew around 5,600 visitors, including 2,380 participants, to its sporting competitions, concerts, as well as its opening and […]
A tough new security law comes at a time when businesses were already wary of the city.
There is widespread concern in Hong Kong and around the globe that the latest security law will further cripple civil society and foreign investment in the international financial hub.
Uzbekistan's Azizbek Turgunboev challenges for the ball with Hong Kong's Soares Walter, bottom, during the second round of the Asian qualifier group E soccer match for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Hostile powers will exploit new law to distract from crimes they are committing or helping commit in the name of freedom and democracy, but the city is strong enough to fight back.
Taipei, March 19, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the Hong Kong legislature’s hasty passing of a national security law on Tuesday which could lead to the suppression of press freedom and prosecution of journalists. The city’s lawmakers unanimously passed the Safeguarding National Security Bill, enacted under Article 23 of the Basic Law, the city’s
Zodia Custody (HK) has received the Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP) license. The Standard Chartered-backed digital assets custody platform will offer regulated services to institutional clients. Zodia Custody (HK), a crypto custody solutions provider, has received the Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP) license. The license allows the Standard Chartered-backed digital assets custody provider […]
Hong Kong will consult the taxi industry as to whether surveillance and dash cameras will be made mandatory in their vehicles. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung was responding in writing to a legislative question on Wednesday from lawmaker Luk Chung-hung. “[S]ome members advised that the Government should consider mandating the installation of a […]
Hong Kong's new national security law came into force on Saturday, putting into immediate effect tough penalties of up to life imprisonment for crimes including treason and insurrection.The law -- commonly referred to as Article 23 -- targets five categories of national security crimes and was swiftly passed by Hong Kong's opposition-free legislature on Tuesday.The United States, the European Union, Japan and Britain have been among the law's strongest critics, with UK Foreign Minister David...
HONG KONG >> Hong Kong on Tuesday passed national security laws at the behest of Beijing, thwarting decades of public resistance in a move that critics say will strike a lasting blow to the partial autonomy the city had been promised by China.
Critics say national security law cracking down on offences such as insurrection will further erode civil libertiesHong Kong’s parliament has passed a controversial national security law granting the government more power to quash dissent, widely seen as the latest step in a sweeping political crackdown triggered by pro-democracy protests in 2019.Critics of the safeguarding national security law, also known as article 23, say it will further erode the city’s rights and freedoms and usher in a...