23 m. ago Hong Kong residents and tourists revel in handover anniversary festivities

From free museum visits and tram rides to discounted meals and fun runs, residents and tourists took full advantage of offers by thousands of businesses, braving the frequent showers to revel in the celebrations of the city’s 28th anniversary of its handover to Beijing. Rows of bright red national and Hong Kong flags adorned the streets and tourist attractions on Tuesday, as around 3,800 restaurants offered special discounts, hoping to attract diners and boost spending. A parade of about 30...

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2 h. ago On anniversary of Hong Kong handover, John Lee vows to be a ‘reformer’

Hong Kong’s leader has vowed to be a “reformer” that rises to challenges rather than becoming a “complacent idler” in the face of the economic restructuring and geopolitical tensions, as he enters his fourth year in office. In a speech to mark the 28th anniversary of the city’s handover to Chinese rule, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Tuesday also laid down three priorities in his governance: boosting development backed by security; expediting the Northern Metropolis megaproject near the...

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4 h. ago Hong Kong rights record under fire as it marks China handover anniversary

Hong Kong rights record under fire as it marks China handover anniversary  Wyoming News Now

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17 h. ago Hong Kong in ‘critical stage of opening new chapter’, Beijing liaison chief says

Beijing’s new liaison office chief has said Hong Kong is in a “critical stage of opening a new chapter” and should further embrace reforms to broaden its economy in a speech delivered on the eve of the city’s 28th handover anniversary. Zhou Ji also said on Monday evening Hong Kong should “achieve breakthroughs and tackle core issues” to improve development while maintaining a robust “bottom line” of safety to pave the way for further growth. “Hong Kong is in a critical stage of opening a new...

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19 h. ago Rights organization condemns dismantlement of freedoms in Hong Kong resulting from China pressure

Rights organization condemns dismantlement of freedoms in Hong Kong resulting from China pressure  JURIST Legal News

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20 h. ago Beijing hails HK’s achievements ahead of handover anniversary

Beijing hails HK’s achievements ahead of handover anniversary  The Standard (HK)

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8 d. ago Hong Kong is bouncing back just at the right time for John Lee

Timing is everything in politics, and Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has good timing on his side. Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office Xia Baolong’s fact-finding trip could not have come at a more perfect time for Lee because school is out and the report cards are rolling in. The day before Beijing’s point man for Hong Kong and Macau affairs arrived for his third fact-finding trip, the Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development released its latest World...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong Group That Lobbied for Chinese Labor Rights Shuts Down

Hong Kong Group That Lobbied for Chinese Labor Rights Shuts Down  The New York Times

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2 w. ago China Labor Bulletin, a Rights Group in Hong Kong, Shuts Down

China Labor Bulletin, a Rights Group in Hong Kong, Shuts Down  The New York Times

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3 w. ago Hong Kong to mark July 1 anniversary with 71,000 free MTR tickets: John Lee

More than 70,000 free MTR tickets will be up for grabs on July 1 as part of citywide celebrations to commemorate the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule, the chief executive has said. City leader John Lee Ka-chiu also said on Tuesday he would bring forward his annual policy address by a month to September, in light of the Legislative Council election scheduled for the end of this year. Public consultation is set to kick off on Monday next week. He said the government would...

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3 w. ago Get elderly housing right and Hong Kong’s silver economy can take off

Hong Kong’s Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing has announced dozens of measures to promote the “silver economy” and address the needs of the city’s ageing population. These cover five main areas: boosting consumption, developing tailor-made products, promoting quality assurance of “silver” products, strengthening financial and insurance protection, and encouraging older residents to re-enter the job market. These are all good intentions, but it also begs the question: where is the...

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