Revamped electoral system ‘to open new page of HK democracy’
Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office Xia Baolong’s remarks comes ahead of the city’s Legislative Council election on Dec 19.
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HK to launch cross-border health code system on Dec 10
As with the mainland’s system, Hong Kong’s health codes will be shown in red, yellow and green, indicating high, medium, and low risk of users.
Jailed Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai and staff win Golden Pen of Freedom award
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying is in jail for his role in organising and participating in pro-democracy protests that rocked Hong Kong in 2019.
Hong Kong eyes cooperation with Hubei on carbon emission goals
Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Hong Kong can explore cooperation with Hubei to contribute to the goal of curbing carbon emissions.
HK justice chief: Attacks against judiciary unacceptable
Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng also said that improving the electoral system of Hong Kong is within the purview of the central authorities..
Cathay says liquidity healthy, too early to assess Omicron jolt
Cathay expects its second-half financial performance to show considerable improvement from the HK$7.6 billion loss in the first six months of the year.
RCEP to boost HK role as key trade, services hub
The RCEP is the first free trade agreement between China and 14 other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
HK dollar falls to weak half of band for first time since ’19
The decline in the Hong Kong dollar comes alongside losses in other non-haven assets.
Hong Kong well-poised to become global arbitration hub: Carrie Lam
Lam also said the city has a mature and well-developed legal system and legal infrastructure.
Northern Metropolis to be HK’s ‘Silicon Valley’: Experts
Experts made the prediction on Monday at a forum on Northern Metropolis planning and the new I&T blueprint.