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Financial Times - World
The secret Hong Kong garden that’s a portal to the past
Chan Siun-kuen left rural China in the slipstream of the revolution for a rapidly urbanising Hong Kong. His herb garden restores a connection to forgotten traditions and the healing power of plants14 hr ago - Hong Kong -
The Guardian - World
Wall Street Journal fires new chair of Hong Kong Journalists Association
Selina Cheng says she believes her termination is linked to her taking up the position at the embattled union. The chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association has been fired by her employer, the Wall Street Journal, weeks after being appointed ...Jul. 17, 2024 - Hong Kong -
The Guardian - World
Hong Kong is global trade hub for world’s most brutal regimes, report says
Pro-democracy campaign group finds exports of goods to Russia, vital to its war efforts, roughly doubled in a year. Hong Kong has become a global trade hub for “the world’s most brutal regimes”, according to a report examining the city’s role in ...Jul. 22, 2024 - Hong Kong -
The Guardian - World
Exiled pro-democracy Hong Kong activists blocked from accessing pensions
Case raises questions about complicity of western financial institutions in persecution of Chinese government critics. Two exiled pro-democracy Hong Kong activists have been blocked from accessing their pensions, depriving them of tens of ...Jul. 22, 2024 - Hong Kong -
NBC News - Top stories
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai to testify in his own defense at trial
Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense in a national security trial brought under a Beijing-imposed law that has crushed public dissent.Jul. 25, 2024 - Hong Kong -
ABC News - World
Hong Kong testing its own ChatGPT-style tool as OpenAI planned steps to block access
Hong Kong’s innovation minister says the government is testing its own ChatGPT-style tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, after OpenAI decided to take extra steps to block access from unsupported ...Jul. 16, 2024 - Hong Kong -
ABC News - World
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong asks for a lesser sentence in landmark security case
Prominent activist Joshua Wong has asked for a lesser sentence in court after he earlier pleaded guilty in Hong Kong’s biggest national security caseJul. 5, 2024 - Hong Kong -
Financial Times - Business
Shein keeps option of Hong Kong IPO as back-up plan
Fast-fashion group’s ambition of listing in London is facing scrutiny in UK and ChinaJun. 28, 2024 - Hong Kong -
Financial Times - World
Is Hong Kong still the city of the ‘24-hour’ suit?
Bespoke men’s outfitters that can whip up a bespoke two-piece in a day or so are legion in HK. But an upcoming set of tailors who favour quality over speed insist on taking their time . . .Jul. 7, 2024 - Hong Kong -
ABC News - Entertainment
Tarmo Peltokoski, 24-year-old Finnish conductor, to become Hong Kong Philharmonic music director
Tarmo Peltokoski has been hired to succeed Jaap van Zweden as music director of the Hong Kong PhilharmonicJul. 4, 2024 - Hong Kong -
Financial Times - Business
Hong Kong regulator clears PwC over whistleblower claims but Evergrande probe continues
Accounting and Financial Reporting Council rejects quality control allegationsJul. 10, 2024 - Hong Kong -
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The New York Times - World
Hong Kong’s Bouncy ‘Wonders’ Leave Some Wondering, ‘Why?’
Inflatable replicas of famous monuments popped up in a park, raising questions about art and Hong Kong’s changing place in the world.Jul. 21, 2024 - Hong Kong -
The New York Times - World
Wall St. Journal Reporter Says She Was Fired Over Hong Kong Union Role
The journalist accused her former employer of failing to stand up for press freedom, a claim that the newspaper rejected.Jul. 18, 2024 - Hong Kong