Dr. Robert Chan, PhD of Chan Tayag Southeast Equities says the policy only makes sense if the aim is to deter arrivals and departures. Hong Kong’s strict… Read more “Covid-19: Hong Kong’s 21-day quarantine for travellers not necessary, says expert”
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Hong Kong activist Figo Chan faces fresh unauthorised assembly charges over Sept 2019 demo
Chan has been serving two concurrent sentences over offences related to unauthorised protests in October 2019. Former Hong Kong protest coalition leader Figo Chan has been charged… Read more “Hong Kong activist Figo Chan faces fresh unauthorised assembly charges over Sept 2019 demo”
What China’s cybersecurity crackdown means for HK’s stock market?
It is expected to drive companies to list in Hong Kong, if it means they can be exempted from the review says Robert Chan, Chairman of Chan… Read more “What China’s cybersecurity crackdown means for HK’s stock market?”
Hong Kong to remain attractive to Mergers & Acquisitions
The US-China tensions made HK particularly attractive to Chinese companies, report says. Hong Kong followed suit with the global trend in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in… Read more “Hong Kong to remain attractive to Mergers & Acquisitions”
Pro-Beijing legislator Junius Ho says popular gay romance TV series is threat to national security
Pro-establishment lawmaker Junius Ho slammed a local gay romance drama Sunday, comparing the popular show to “sugar-coated marijuana” and even accusing it of espousing values that breach… Read more “Pro-Beijing legislator Junius Ho says popular gay romance TV series is threat to national security”
Chinese coast guard swaps Filipino fishers’ best catch with instant noodles, liquor: fisherman
MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Chinese Coast Guard pick the best catch of Filipino fishermen and leave liquor and a pack of instant noodles in exchange,… Read more “Chinese coast guard swaps Filipino fishers’ best catch with instant noodles, liquor: fisherman”
After a year of Hong Kong’s national security law, here’s how China has consolidated control
This report, originally published in May 2020, has been updated. “The end of Hong Kong that the world knew before.” That’s how Filipino-Chinese Hong Kong based businessman… Read more “After a year of Hong Kong’s national security law, here’s how China has consolidated control”
Hong Kong pro-democracy paper Apple Daily to print last edition on Thursday
HONG KONG (AdChoiceTV News) — Hong Kong’s most vocal pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily said it will print its last edition on Thursday after a stormy year in… Read more “Hong Kong pro-democracy paper Apple Daily to print last edition on Thursday”
Hong Kong to shorten quarantine for fully vaccinated residents to 7 days
HONG KONG (AdChoiceTV News) — The Most Expensive City in the World said on Monday it would shorten the quarantine period for vaccinated people arriving in the… Read more “Hong Kong to shorten quarantine for fully vaccinated residents to 7 days”
HK national security police arrest Apple Daily executives, seize reporting materials
HONG KONG (AdChoiceTV News) — Hong Kong police arrested five executives of the pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper on Thursday with a warrant to seize journalistic materials for… Read more “HK national security police arrest Apple Daily executives, seize reporting materials”
China denounces G7 statement, urges group to stop slandering country
‘China’s internal affairs must not be interfered in, China’s reputation must not be slandered, and China’s interests must not be violated,’ its embassy in London says BEIJING… Read more “China denounces G7 statement, urges group to stop slandering country”
In China’s Latest Outbreak, Doctors Say the Infected Get Sicker, Faster
WUHAN (AdChoiceTV News) — As the delta variant of the coronavirus spreads in southeastern China, doctors say they are finding that the symptoms are different and more… Read more “In China’s Latest Outbreak, Doctors Say the Infected Get Sicker, Faster”
Why it is no longer cool to be a crazy rich Asian in China
The rich in China have only become richer in recent years, leaving others feeling left behind Is 650 yuan ($101, £72) enough to cover a day’s meals? … Read more “Why it is no longer cool to be a crazy rich Asian in China”
U.S. report concluded COVID-19 may have leaked from Wuhan lab -WSJ
WASHINGTON (AdChoiceTV News) — A report on the origins of COVID-19 by a U.S. government national laboratory concluded the hypothesis claiming the virus leaked from a Chinese… Read more “U.S. report concluded COVID-19 may have leaked from Wuhan lab -WSJ”
Filipino-Chinese Hong Kong based businessman’s Instagram account hacked
Hong Kong (AdChoiceTV News) — Robert Chan a Filipino-Chinese Businessman based in Hong Kong recently revealed that his Instagram account has been hacked. The businessman made the… Read more “Filipino-Chinese Hong Kong based businessman’s Instagram account hacked”
Major shipping firms warn of worsening congestion at China’s Yantian port
Yantian International Container Terminal, one of China’s busiest container ports, has imposed stringent disinfection and quarantine measures since May 21 Major shipping companies have warned clients of… Read more “Major shipping firms warn of worsening congestion at China’s Yantian port”
‘Friends’: The one where China censors Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, BTS
BEIJING, China — Chinese fans of the popular sitcom “Friends” were furious after censors cut guest stars Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Korean boyband BTS from the… Read more “‘Friends’: The one where China censors Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, BTS”
Montenegro learns true cost of China-backed $1 billion road to nowhere
The construction work ruined a UNESCO-protected stretch of river near Matesevo, Montenegro. The Chinese firm agreed to fund work to undo the damage. PODGORICA (AdChoiceTV News) —… Read more “Montenegro learns true cost of China-backed $1 billion road to nowhere”
Taiwan says request to drop word ‘country’ preceded BioNTech vaccine deal collapse
TAIPEI (AdChoiceTV News) — Germany’s BioNTech asked Taiwan to remove the word “country” from an announcement they planned to make on a COVID-19 vaccine sale to the… Read more “Taiwan says request to drop word ‘country’ preceded BioNTech vaccine deal collapse”
Actor John Cena apologises for describing Taiwan as a country
U.S. actor and former World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. champion John Cena apologized for describing Taiwan as a country in a promotional video for his latest movie, saying… Read more “Actor John Cena apologises for describing Taiwan as a country”
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