It took less than three years since the enactment of the National Security Law (NSL) in Hong Kong, for the totalitarian regime of Hong Kong and communist China to turn the city into something that is almost unrecognizable. The once cosmopolitan city is now completely different—the dynamic vibes are there no more. Xia Baolong, director…
Former Hong Kong Trade Union Chairman Withdrew Application for May 1 Parade After Police Questioning
Former chairman Wong Lai-yuen and former secretary To Chen-ho of the now-dissolved Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions recently applied to the police for May 1 parade permits as private citizens. Wong was taken for questioning by the police in the early morning on April 26 and was out of contact for a few hours….
Hong Kong’s Two Systems, 1841-2020
Commentary Xia Baolong, currently Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office and former Deputy Party Secretary of Zhejiang who allegedly ordered the removal of thousands of crosses from churches, paid a six-day visit to Hong Kong to officiate in the National Security Education Day. He made many speeches on “one country, two systems.”…
Benedict Rogers: ‘China Has Completely Reneged on All Its Promises and Destroyed One Country, Two Systems’ | British Thought Leaders
NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Benedict Rogers, founder-CEO of Hong Kong Watch and deputy chair of the Conservative Party’s human rights commission. Rogers talks about diplomatic visits to Taiwan, the latest situation in Hong Kong, helping Hongkongers settle in the UK, his visit to North Korea, as well as his new book “The China…
The Facts Behind China’s De-dollarization
April 27, 2023
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Commentary The divide of the world reignites the discussion of de-dollarization. As the U.S. dollar index depreciated from 115 to 101 or nearly 12 percent, anyone, including foreign governments, that held too much U.S. dollar would try to underweight it. While the existing holders of Treasuries would be subject to mark-to-market loss when bond yields…
Hong Kong Says It Is Illegal to Incite Dissatisfaction With the Regime While Teaching History of Cultural Revolution
On April 18, at a seminar on Hong Kong’s national security education, some teachers asked whether it would be in breach of the National Security Law (NSL) when contents of the “Cultural Revolution” were invoked during class periods. Chris Tang Ping-keung, Secretary for Security, replied that the main issue is not about the topic, it…
Anti-Aging Pain Reliever: This Wonder Fruit Has It All
Grapes are rich in a variety of nutrients. In addition, the antioxidant properties of grapes can help rejuvenate the body and prevent signs of aging. Grapes can be eaten fresh or made into raisins, wine, or grape jam. They contain various vitamins as well as potassium, calcium, and iron. Additionally, grape skins and seeds contain…
On Bail Chairman of the Hong Kong Journalist Association Returns From Oxford for Trial
April 26, 2023
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Chairman of the Hong Kong Journalist Association, Ronson Chan Ron-sing, announced on Facebook that he would arrive in Hong Kong on April 23 from his trip to Oxford University in the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, Chan received his lawyers’ instruction that his trial set for April 25 would resume on May 16, instead. The Magistrates’ Court…
A Hong Kong Elderly Homeless Woman Says That She Will Sleep on the Street Until She Dies
Homelessness is one of the things Hong Kong and New York have in common, two of the most expensive cities in the world. In New York, you often see homeless people sitting on the corners near high-end shops around Time Square or Broadway, hoping for some charitable people to walk by. In Hong Kong, however,…
Don’t Let Gout Control Your Life: Try This Ancient Therapy for Fast Relief
Sudden severe pain and swelling in the big toe may be a symptom of a gout attack. Though modern medicine has no cure for gout, many patients find treatment with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to be effective. Yuen Oi-lin, a registered TCM practitioner in Hong Kong, said in the program “The 100 Doctors, The 100…
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