In recent years, several mainland Chinese banks have presented “withdrawal difficulties” and “unexpected account freezes,” causing concerns among the public. A recent investigation revealed that many Shenzhen bank branches are experiencing an influx of Hong Kong residents lining up to withdraw money. Banks have raised the difficulty level for cash withdrawals to discourage large withdrawals….

The Hong Kong protests ended abruptly in June 2020, with the implementation of the National Security Law. Many former Hong Kong protesters fled the city to seek refuge abroad, many of whom were persecuted for their actions during the protests. Ms. Lilian is one of them. It was a difficult decision to leave the city…

One tender greeting, “Hello, how are you?” brings warmth to Australia in winter through the equally warm neon lights. The Hong Kong group “Australia-Hong Kong Link” invited 12 artists to hold an art exhibition in Sydney with the theme “Hello, how are you?” More than 150 people came on the opening day, June 17, as…

June 4, 2023, is the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. The government in Hong Kong has stopped all large-scale remembrance events since passing the Hong Kong National Security Law. Still, The Hong Kong Police sent thousands of officers and military armored cars to Victoria Park in Causeway Bay. The police patrolled the streets…

June 4, 2023, is the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. The government in Hong Kong has stopped all large-scale remembrance events since passing the Hong Kong National Security Law. Still, The Hong Kong Police sent thousands of officers and military armored cars to Victoria Park in Causeway Bay. The police patrolled the streets…

The trial of 47 people accused of violating the “Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL)” and “conspiring to subvert state power” because of their involvement in the pro-democracy primary election, is continuing. Following last weekend’s multi-country show of solidarity with the accused, more than 100 Hongkongers marched, rallied, and stood silently in central London on…

In January 2021, the British government launched the BNO “Leave to Remain” visa scheme. Since then, more than 100,000 Hong Kong people have emigrated to the UK. Some British Hong Kong residents pointed out that they cannot withdraw their MPF (Mandatory Provident Fund) savings in Hong Kong, which has attracted much attention. Recently, some organizations…

Commentary After Nottingham, I was invited to speak at Solihull, one of the last places in England that presented their Hong Kong March cultural festival. Among the speakers was Timothy Bateman, an activist who helps new immigrants, including those from Hong Kong, settle and integrate into the community. He shared his observations on Hong Kong’s…

Like many Hongkongers, Gordon Lam is naturally like a chameleon adapting to new environments. Throughout his professional life, Gordon has worked in many industries, from an information technology professional to running a few businesses, including a photo studio. As Gordon steadily entered his golden year, the educational environment in Hong Kong took a sharp turn….

Beaten, stalked, and terrorised—this is the reality for many exiled Hongkongers living under the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) shadow in the UK. Despite fleeing the cruel Beijing regime, men and women who successfully leave Hong Kong to find sanctuary in Britain face ongoing intimidation from CCP agents. Physical attacks, brutal beatings, and even threats of…