Commentary Twenty-five years ago today, Hong Kong was handed over to China and the last governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten, sailed out on the Royal Yacht Britannia. Two months later, as a young fresh graduate, I flew in to begin my first job and career as a journalist and activist. I had the privilege…
AMD Treatment Delay for 20 Percent Hong Kong Seniors During the Pandemic; Eyesight Worsened in 35 Percent of Patients
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD), a common eye disease in the elderly, is categorized into DRY and WET. Wet macular degeneration or Neovascular AMD can also be the culprit of vision loss. A patient organization survey found that, follow-up diagnosis of nearly 20 percent of patients with wet elderly macular degeneration, were on average, …
Hong Kong in Limbo 25 Years After British Handover to China
June 30, 2022
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HONG KONG—When the British handed Hong Kong to Beijing in 1997, it was promised 50 years of self-government and freedoms of assembly, speech, and press that are not allowed on the communist-ruled Chinese mainland. As the city of 7.4 million people marks 25 years under Beijing’s rule on Friday, those promises are wearing thin. Hong…
Well-Known HK Artist Infected After Four Doses of Sinovac Vaccine
Maria Cordero, a well-known Hong Kong artist, more commonly known as “Fat Mama” in Hong Kong, was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. She has previously received four shots of China’s Sinovac vaccine. Although by now her fever has subsided, she has not fully recovered yet. Maria is a Hong Kong singer, actress, and cooking show host….
Chinese Leader Xi Arrives in Hong Kong for 25th Anniversary of Handover
Chinese leader Xi Jinping on June 30 left mainland China for the first time in 29 months. His visit to Hong Kong marks the 25th anniversary of the former British colony’s handover to the Chinese Communist Party’s rule. On Thursday afternoon, when Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, stepped off the high-speed train, they were…
‘July 1st’ Approaches, Many CCP Flags Lost or Defaced in Hong Kong
July 1 is the anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to China. As the date approaches, Hong Kong becomes a sea of red, decorated with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) flags and Hong Kong regional flags. However, many of the five-stars CCP flags and the bauhinia flags of Hong Kong have been defaced or stolen. …
Heightened Restrictions in Hong Kong for Xi Jinping’s ‘Expected’ Visit
Hong Kong has implemented heightened security measures ahead of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s “expected” visit for the 25th anniversary of the former British colony’s return to Chinese rule. On top of road closures and traffic controls, small unmanned aircraft have been banned throughout Hong Kong during the visit between June 30 and July 1, police…
Apple Daily’s News Clippings Deleted From Hong Kong Libraries; ‘June 4’ Disappearing From Library Search
According to Article 27 of the Basic Law, Hong Kong residents have the right to freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom to publish. However, under the new political situation, the authorities have been secretly removing a large number of books and news reports without disclosing the relevant lists. Apple Daily was the…
The First Fed Chair Fought for Independence, but Failed
Commentary The independence of the central bank has been increasing over the past decade or so. Central banks are regarded as panacea in the face of adverse shocks. Janet Yellen was threatened to be fired by Donald Trump, and Jay Powell was thought to be under political pressure to not withdraw liquidity early, thus leading…
‘Completely out of Order’: Scholar Asked by Australian Braodcaster Not to Make ‘Anti-China’ Statements
June 29, 2022
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An Australian academic revealed that he was asked “not to make anti-China comments” before an interview with the Australian national broadcaster, the ABC. Dr Malcolm Davis, a senior analyst at the Australian Institute for Strategic Studies (ASPI), a think tank funded by the Australian government, was interviewed by ABC’s Radio National program on June 25…
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