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Hong Kong plummets toward bottom of press freedom ranking

Asia Pacific May 3, 2022

Hong Kong plummets toward bottom of press freedom ranking

In the last year alone, the territory has plunged 68 places to 148th in the Reporters Without Borders list, seeing it land between the Philippines and Turkey.

Outspoken market analyst's Chinese social media accounts suspended

Asia Pacific / Politics May 1, 2022

Outspoken market analyst's Chinese social media accounts suspended

All content on the WeChat account of Hong Hao, who is head of research at Bocom International Holdings, has been blocked since late Saturday.

'Indelible City': A deeply personal look at the past, present and future of Hong Kong

Books / Reviews Apr 24, 2022

'Indelible City': A deeply personal look at the past, present and future of Hong Kong

by Jennifer Szalai

Journalist Louisa Lim’s book charts the place’s reinventions and the author’s experience living there since she was a child.

YouTube removes channel promoting future Hong Kong leader

Asia Pacific Apr 20, 2022

YouTube removes channel promoting future Hong Kong leader

The firm said the action against John Lee was required by U.S. sanctions against the ex-security chief.

Veteran Hong Kong journalist arrested for 'sedition'

Asia Pacific / Crime & Legal Apr 11, 2022

Veteran Hong Kong journalist arrested for 'sedition'

The arrest is the latest blow to the local press in Hong Kong, which has seen its media freedom rating plummet as Beijing cracks down on dissent.

'A new symphony and I am the conductor,' says Hong Kong leadership candidate

Asia Pacific / Politics Apr 9, 2022

'A new symphony and I am the conductor,' says Hong Kong leadership candidate

Fleshing out his policy platform, John Lee said loyalty to the central government was a priority for any chief executive.

Hong Kong activists fade from view as national security case drags

Asia Pacific Apr 7, 2022

Hong Kong activists fade from view as national security case drags

The 47 activists make up a swathe of the city's depleted democracy movement, from veteran former lawmakers to young firebrands and community organizers as well as academics and unionists.

Ex-Hong Kong security chief launches bid to become city’s leader

Asia Pacific / Politics Apr 7, 2022

Ex-Hong Kong security chief launches bid to become city’s leader

by Krystal Chia and Kari Lindberg

John Lee's candidacy is a sign Beijing is focused on deepening its crackdown on dissent in the city, and his agenda will likely include the passage of additional security legislation.

Is this the end of the 'COVID zero' strategy?

World Apr 7, 2022

Is this the end of the 'COVID zero' strategy?

China finds itself increasingly isolated in pursuing the strategy, which uses harsh localized lockdowns to snuff out even a small number of infections.

Hong Kong in 2047: What to expect over the next 25 years

Commentary / World Apr 6, 2022

Hong Kong in 2047: What to expect over the next 25 years

by Frank Ching

China has made Hong Kong's future clear by moving the post-2047 scenario forward, with its promised autonomy not very high on the agenda.

With each new crisis in Hong Kong, pressure built on a Beijing loyalist

Asia Pacific / Politics Apr 5, 2022

With each new crisis in Hong Kong, pressure built on a Beijing loyalist

by Alexandra Stevenson and Tiffany May

On Monday, those pressures appeared to boil over as Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced that she would not seek a second five-year term.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she won’t seek second term

Asia Pacific / Politics Apr 4, 2022

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she won’t seek second term

by Kari Lindberg and Sarah Zheng

The city’s current No. 2 official, John Lee, is forming a team to prepare for an electoral run, local media reported.

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