Sedition Arrests in Hong Kong Spark Renewed Focus on 2019 ‘831 Incident’ and National Security Law

Hong Kong police have re-arrested three individuals on suspicion of sedition, an offense under the city’s national security legislation, following their initial apprehension outside Prince Edward MTR station. The arrests…

Hong Kong National Security Crackdown: A Month of Landmark Verdicts and Evolving Legal Landscape

In August, Hong Kong’s national security landscape was marked by significant legal developments, including the conviction of prominent activists for their roles in organizing the annual Tiananmen Square vigil and…

CNBC Shuts Hong Kong Bureau Amid Shifting Media Landscape and Broader Exodus

CNBC, a globally recognized business news network, is closing its Hong Kong bureau as part of a significant "programming and production restructuring" by its owner, Versant Media Group. The move,…

The Shifting Sands of Time: Hong Kong’s General Post Office and the Evolution of Architectural Appreciation

When the General Post Office (GPO) was constructed in the heart of Central half a century ago, the city’s conservationists lamented what they perceived as a significant architectural loss. The…

Hong Kong Jockey Club Postpones Inaugural Mainland China Horse Race Amidst New Risk Assessment

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has announced the unexpected postponement of its highly anticipated inaugural horse racing event in mainland China, citing a recent risk assessment provided by mainland…

Sotheby’s Hong Kong Launches Groundbreaking Street Art Auction and Exhibition, "Borderless: Temporary Art"

Hong Kong is abuzz with artistic fervor as Sotheby’s, a venerable institution in the global art market, unveiled its innovative "Borderless: Temporary Art" preview exhibition and its inaugural special auction…

Hong Kong Considers Historic Status for Popular Kennedy Town Waterfront

Hong Kong is contemplating granting historic Grade 2 status to a picturesque section of the Kennedy Town waterfront, a move that comes as the area has surged in popularity, particularly…

Hong Kong Cedes Global IPO Leadership in 2017 Amid Pivotal Shift Towards "New Economy" Listings, Shanghai and New York Ascend.

After a formidable two-year reign at the apex of the global initial public offering (IPO) market, Hong Kong is set to relinquish its much-coveted title as the world’s leading venue…

Hong Kong Court Upholds Convictions of Cardinal Zen and Four Others in 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund Case

A significant legal battle concerning the interpretation of Hong Kong’s Societies Ordinance has concluded, at least for now, with the Court of Appeal upholding the convictions of Cardinal Joseph Zen…

University of Hong Kong Medical School Clarifies Admission Policy Shift on Cantonese Proficiency

The University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine has issued a statement clarifying its recent revision of admission prerequisites, specifically the change from requiring "Cantonese proficiency"…