Commentary By the time this article is published, we have just a few days left before June 4, the 33rd anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre. With the imposition of the National Security Law (NSL) for almost 2 years, the political atmosphere in Hong Kong is tense, almost like at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. This…
From Tiananmen in 1989 to Hong Kong’s Ongoing Political Crackdown
June 1, 2022
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CCP Bans Senior Officials from Holding Assets Abroad, Expert Suggests Hong Kong Officials Could Be Next
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has reportedly ordered a ban on spouses and children of its senior officials from holding assets abroad. Failure to do so could prevent the cadre from receiving a promotion within the party. Experts warn that such measures may also apply to Beijing-affiliated officials in Hong Kong in the foreseeable future….
Hongkongers Spread June Fourth Commemoration Abroad as a Heritage
Commentary In mid-April, 2022, a friend introduced me to a U.K. Hong Kong community head, who talked to me about shooting a special program on Queen Elizabeth II and Hong Kong for the Platinum Jubilee celebration. After going through that, we shifted the topic to the June 4, 1989, Tiananmen Square massacre (June Fourth). I…
South Pacific Nations Unite to Resist China’s Attempt to Control the Region
May 30, 2022
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As the United States shifts its strategic focus to the Indo-Pacific, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) attempts to gain control over island nations in the region. China’s foreign minister introduced a broad-reaching security and trade pact during a recent visit to the South Pacific. But the United States and some Pacific nations raised concerns. Chinese…
Number of Political Prisoners in Hong Kong Exceeds 1,000 Amid Rapid Deterioration of Human Rights
May 28, 2022
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In less than three years, the number of political prisoners in Hong Kong has risen rapidly, and now exceeds 1,000, according to a new report that says this situation indicates the rapid decline of Hong Kong into an authoritarian society. The 33-page report, recently released by Hong Kong Democracy Council (HKDC), a non-partisan, non-profit, organization…
Audit of Hong Kong and Chinese Officials’ UK Assets a Precursor to Magnitsky-Style Sanctions, Say British Lawmakers
MPs are putting pressure on the UK government to launch a root and branch audit of assets held by Hong Kong and Chinese officials linked to human rights violations. A cross-party group of 110 parliamentarians have written to the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, citing research by pressure group Hong Kong Watch, which claims it has found five…
Hong Kong’s Incoming Leader John Lee to Travel to Beijing
HONG KONG—Incoming Hong Kong leader John Lee will travel to Beijing on May 28 to accept a letter that officially approves his appointment as the city’s next chief executive. An official statement confirmed that Lee will go to Beijing with his private secretary and press secretary, as well as his wife. He will return to…
Hong Kong’s GDP Shrinks by 4 Percent in Q1, Full-Year Economic Growth Forecast Halved
Hong Kong’s economy contracted by 4 percent in the first quarter, disrupting the growth trend of the previous four quarters. The Hong Kong government adjusted its full-year economic growth forecast to nearly half of the original forecast. The economic contraction coincided with a sharp rise in the unemployment rate to 5.4 percent, the highest level…
Doorway on Mars
The Red Planet never fails to surprise us: first there was a pyramid, then there was a mystery woman, and then a smiley face. Now we have a doorway to an ancient temple. Of course, experts will say all these are only illusions. NASA’s Curiosity Rover took the picture of a “natural rock formation” in…
On How Stagflation Arises
The worry of stagflation is spreading widely, as more disappointing economic data is released since the start of the rate hike. Regardless of the warning by authoritative scholars, the real side of the western world is still very strong. Inflation is certainly high, but stagnation is not yet seen. In the current context, to claim…
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