Politics

Adrian Cheng, heir to the behemoth New World conglomerate. Hong Kong politics is moving one way, and society another; for the territory's third-generation business elite, straddling the divide is becoming increasingly precarious. (Photo by Paul Yeung)
The Big Story

China shadows the rise of Hong Kong's next tycoons

Avoid politics, build trust: One dynasty heir speaks on a generation's dilemma

9 December 2020
A night view from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong: the city's status as a global financial hub is in jeopardy.
Finance

Finance leads Hong Kong's first business exodus in 11 years

Barings joins Deutsche Bank in looking to Singapore as alterative base

5 December 2020
Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai was arrested on Dec. 2 after reporting to the police station as required under the terms of his release in August. 
Politics

Outspoken Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai denied bail in fraud case

Former pro-democracy lawmaker Ted Hui seeks exile in UK

3 December 2020
Joshua Wong, left, Ivan Lam, center, and Agnes Chow arrive at the West Kowloon Law Courts building on Nov, 23: the suppression of protest leaders may lead to a greater decentralization.
Opinion

Jailing Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow will ultimately hurt China

Forcing Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement underground will not make it less potent

3 December 2020
Hong Kong democracy activists Agnes Chow and Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to charges related to a protest near police headquarters last year. (Photos by Ken Kobayashi)
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong's Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow jailed for protest roles

Democracy activists face months behind bars with more charges pending

2 December 2020
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam delivers her annual policy address in the Legislative Council chamber on Wednesday. 
Politics

Hong Kong seeks boost from China to jump-start economy

Carrie Lam says national security law 'remarkably effective' in restoring order

25 November 2020
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrives at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre by prison van on Nov. 23 after pleading guilty to charges of organizing and inciting an unauthorized assembly near the police headquarters during last year's anti-government protests.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong's Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow face possible years in jail

Pro-democracy activists plead guilty to unauthorized assembly charges

23 November 2020
The Chang'e 5 lunar probe completes vertical transport in Wenchang, Hainan, China on Nov. 17.
Your Week in Asia

China's moonshot, Xiaomi results, and India GDP

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

22 November 2020
Zhang Xiaoming, deputy director of the State Council's Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, speaks at the Basic Law 30th Anniversary Legal Summit on Tuesday. (Screenshot from the Hong Kong Department of Justice YouTube page)
Politics

Chinese official signals further targeting of Hong Kong 'dissidents'

Zhang Xiaoming hails removal of opposition lawmakers as 'good precedent'

17 November 2020
The mass resignation of opposition lawmakers has left two independent members out of 43 remaining in Hong Kong's 70-seat legislature.
Politics

Hong Kong's opposition-less legislature: Five things to know

Lawmakers who quit en masse now walk 'fine line' under national security law

12 November 2020
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who has led the Holy See’s talks with Beijing, attends an Oct. 3 commemoration in Milan of the 150th anniversary of a Catholic mission to China.
Interview

Renewed China-Vatican deal on bishops sets stage for official ties

Hong Kong's Cardinal Zen expects opening of diplomatic relations within 2 years

12 November 2020
Pan-democratic legislators in Hong Kong announce their plan to resign en masse from the Legislative Council during a news conference on Wednesday.
Politics

Hong Kong opposition quits legislature after Beijing intervention

Ouster of four pro-democracy lawmakers triggers new political crisis

11 November 2020
Hong Kong's Kwai Tsing Container Terminals. Many small local manufacturers see their businesses in danger because they can no longer export their products as "Made in Hong Kong."
Business trends

Hong Kong's small businesses anxious over 'Made in China' policy

US label rule hurts medical-supply, jewelry and food sectors in American market

10 November 2020
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam holds a news conference in Beijing on Nov. 6. She postponed a key policy address to make the trip.
Politics

Hong Kong tilts further toward Beijing with Carrie Lam's trip

Proposed voting rule change for 2021 election raises alarms

7 November 2020
Surveillance cameras along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Hong Kong: the new hotline will take submissions through text and WeChat.
6 November 2020
A ParknShop store inside a mall in Hong Kong: the chain and rival Wellcome have been told by the government to give back to the public.
Coronavirus

Hong Kong veers from free market policy with COVID-19 relief

Demands in exchange for wage subsidy raise alarms on corporate autonomy

5 November 2020
Thai pro-democracy protesters use their phones as flashlights during a demonstration in Bangkok.
Turbulent Thailand

Tech-savvy Thai protesters take page out of Hong Kong's playbook

Russian 'secret chat' app becomes go-to tool among activists

30 October 2020
Protesters march in front of the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong last year. Some who took part in the demonstrations are now looking to leave the island for freer societies. 
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong activists hit wall as US hesitates to accept refugees

Consulate would see wave of asylum seekers if doors opened, analyst says

29 October 2020
A woman carries an American flag during a protest outside the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong in July.
Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong asylum seekers turned away by US consulate

Four activists were let in but did not stay, local paper reports

28 October 2020
Students in Hong Kong protest on June 12 after a music teacher did not have her contract renewed after she allowed students to play a protest song during an exam.
Education

Hong Kong schoolteachers wary over government's tightening grip

Fears of crossing red line grow after instructor fired for independence discussion

22 October 2020
A protester holds up five fingers to represent the five demands of 2019 demonstrators: their struggles have emboldened and influenced activists around the globe.
Opinion

Hong Kong's protest movement has made a difference for the world

Despite failures at home, demonstrators advanced the struggle against autocracy

18 October 2020
Chinese President Xi Jinping tours the city of Chaozhou, near Shantou, one of China's four special economic zones, in southern Guangdong Province on Oct. 12.
Economy

Shenzhen's success overshadows China's other special economic zones

Xi visit to tech hub shows Greater Bay Area could further widen gap among cities

17 October 2020
(Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)  
Economy

Xi visits Shenzhen, China's reform showcase: five things to know

Beijing plans for international business hub put Hong Kong under pressure

13 October 2020
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, at Monday's news conference, announced the postponement of her annual policy address.
Politics

Hong Kong leader postpones policy address to attend Xi's speech

Carrie Lam to meet with officials in Beijing later this month for economic talks

12 October 2020
Wu Chi-wai (front row, second from left), chairman of Hong Kong's Democratic Party, attends a news conference on Sept. 29 to discuss results of a survey over a Legislative Council boycott.
Politics

Hong Kong opposition lawmakers forced to regroup after split poll

Call for boycott to protest against election delay fails to win majority support

29 September 2020