Tag: Hong Kong

July 1 Rallies Perished in Hong Kong, but Many Were Held Around the World

July 1 marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover from Britain to China. Before the Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL) came into effect in 2020, Hong Kong’s pro-democracy camp had been holding an annual July 1 protest, to symbolize Hong Kong’s continued rights to freedom of expression and demonstration. However, that changed in…


Perished by Totalitarianism, Hongkongers From Around the World Continue to Hold Rallies to Say No to CCP

July 1 marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover from Britain to China. Before the Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL) came into effect in 2020, Hong Kong’s pro-democracy camp had been holding an annual July 1 protest, to symbolize Hong Kong’s continued rights to freedom of expression and demonstration. However, that changed in…


Canada Says China Bars Diplomats From Canadian Tycoon Trial

BEIJING—Chinese authorities refused to let Canadian diplomats attend the trial of a Chinese-born Canadian tycoon who disappeared from Hong Kong five years ago, Canada’s government said Tuesday. Xiao Jianhua was last seen at a Hong Kong hotel in January 2017 and was believed to have been taken to the mainland by Chinese authorities. He was…


Breast Lumps Not Necessarily Cancerous, All Need Investigation: Doctors

Breast cancer is becoming the commonest cancer affecting females in the world. It accounted for 12.5 percent of cancers diagnosed in 2020 according to World Cancer Research Fund International. Knowing about breast masses and their treatment can be part of prevention before a mass becomes cancerous, doctors suggest. An “Overview of Cancers in Hong Kong” report…


Doctors Recommend Checking All Breast Lumps for Cancer

Breast cancer is becoming the commonest cancer affecting females in the world. It accounted for 12.5 percent of cancers diagnosed in 2020 according to World Cancer Research Fund International. Knowing about breast masses and their treatment can be part of prevention before a mass becomes cancerous, doctors suggest. An “Overview of Cancers in Hong Kong” report…


Chinese Property Developer Shimao Misses Repayment on $1 Billion Bond

HONG KONG—Chinese developer Shimao Group has missed the interest and principal payment of a US$1 billion offshore bond due on Sunday in the latest blow to China’s embattled property market. Shimao was unable to pay a total of US$1.023 billion in principal and interest to creditors of a senior note listed on the Singapore Exchange,…


Hong Kong Legend Singer Criticized for Saying ‘Hong Kong Add Oil’ on July 1 Anniversary

A culture of expressing patriotic gratitude has emerged in mainland China. Actors are required to record videos for greetings on national days, and the content will be inspected by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s young underprevileged supporters. Jacky Cheung Hok-yau, the “God of Songs,” who is also one of four kings of pop music in…


50 Percent of Young Hongkongers Feel Hopeless About the Future, 60 Percent Concerned of Losing Freedom

The latest Hong Kong Chief Executive, John Lee Ka-chiu, declared before he took office, “There are many issues in Hong Kong, let’s solve one each day. I will also prioritize our housing issues as soon as I am sworn in.” The general public has high expectations of Lee. A youth organization released a study report…


Exposing the Chinese Regime’s Hidden Crime

Tesla is feeling the pain, stemming from its operations in China. Its factories there have easy access to the world’s biggest car market, but sales have taken a major hit amid local lockdown orders. How widespread is Beijing’s influence? A senior editor talks about his experiences at the World Economic Forum. Diplomats from five countries…


Hong Kong Lawmaker Who Took Photo With China’s Xi Tests Positive for COVID-19

A Hong Kong lawmaker who met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a rare visit to the city last week said he’s tested positive for COVID-19. Steven Ho, a member of Hong Kong’s largest pro-Beijing party, the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB), confirmed he was infected with COVID-19 on…