Tag: Hong Kong

Shipment of ‘The Pillar of Shame’ Has Been Delayed for One Whole Year

The “Pillar of Shame” that has been erected at the University of Hong Kong since 1997 to commemorate the June 4 massacre was dismantled and removed by the university at the end of 2021. Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt, creator of the Pillar, issued a statement a few days ago, saying that The University of Hong…


Shipment of ‘The Pillar of Shame’ Has Been Delayed for a Year

The “Pillar of Shame” that had been erected at the University of Hong Kong since 1997 to commemorate the June 4 massacre was dismantled and removed by the university at the end of 2021. Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt, creator of the Pillar, issued a statement a few days ago, saying that The University of Hong…


Mirror Concert Horror (Part 5): Fallen LED Panel Weighs 2.7 Times More Than Declared, Police Arrest Contractor Staffs

On the night of Jul 28, a massive LED panel fell from the ceiling during the MIRROR Concert in Hong Kong, leaving two dancers badly injured. One remains at the hospital to date. The Investigation Report on the incident released by the Hong Kong government recently shows the fallen LED panel weighs 2.7 times more…


US Report Calls for Removing Obstacles for Hongkongers to Obtain Visas

The U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) released its latest annual report, criticizing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Hong Kong authorities for undermining democracy, freedom, and civil society in Hong Kong. Against this backdrop, it recommends the passage of the Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act and the Hong Kong People’s Freedom and Choice Act….


Consumer Council Finds Contaminants in All Fish Oil Samples Tested

On Nov. 15, the Hong Kong Consumer Council announced the test results of 25 samples of fish oil supplements and found that all fish oils contained various levels of contaminants. It also found that in many of those samples, the content of omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA (good for the brain, heart, and eyes) and EPA…


Hong Kong Sues Humanitarian Relief Fund That Was Helping 23,000 Arrested Protesters

A large number of pro-democracy figures and organizations have been liquidated by the government since the implementation of the National Security Law (NSL) in Hong Kong in 2019. Even the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which provided humanitarian assistance to democracy protesters in the anti-extradition movement, has been accused of violating the “requirements under the Societies…


PREMIERING November 19, 10 AM ET: Confronting China’s Transnational Authoritarianism: How the Transatlantic Community Can Respond

Please join the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub and Europe Center for a conversation with Nathan Law, a prominent Hong Kong activist and former LegCo legislator, the Honourable Michael Chong, shadow minister for Foreign Affairs for the Official Opposition of Canada, and Johanna Kao, regional director for Asia-Pacific at the International Republican Institute and Global…


Economic Contraction, Real Estate Slimming Down, Manpower Exodus, Hong Kong’s Economic Outlook Is Not Optimistic

The latest economic data shows Hong Kong’s economy is in trouble. Some analysts pointed out that as leading real estate agencies are starting to “slim down,” the economic outlook is not optimistic. Other analysts believe the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will speed up its control of the Hong Kong market. Major Real Estate Agencies to Slim…


ECB Likely at Fault for Uncontrolled Inflation in Euro Area

Commentary While the U.S. year-on-year inflation is declining, inflation in the Eurozone is still not under control. Why is that so? The global market exhibited a strong rebound after the release of U.S. CPI (Consumer Price Index) inflation data. The ease of inflation was well expected months ago; our column articles in June projected inflation…


‘The Crown’ Rewinds Handover of Hong Kong, Removing Appearance of Last Governor of Hong Kong

The Crown season five has been released on Netflix recently. In the last episode of season five, episode 10, it took about two minutes to explain that Prince Charles (now King Charles III) came to Hong Kong on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II when the sovereignty of Hong Kong was handed over in 1997. But the…