Asia Pacific May 3, 2022
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.
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.
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.
Asia Pacific Apr 20, 2022
The firm said the action against John Lee was required by U.S. sanctions against the ex-security chief.
Asia Pacific / Crime & Legal Apr 11, 2022
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.
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.
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.
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.
World Apr 7, 2022
China finds itself increasingly isolated in pursuing the strategy, which uses harsh localized lockdowns to snuff out even a small number of infections.
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.
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.
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.