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Watch this | 'Freedoms well preserved in HK National Security Law': Law Professor

"Hong Kong National Security Law does distinguish between actions and words. In that sense, freedoms of expression as well as other freedoms are very well preserved," says Jiangyu Wang, Professor of Law from City University of HK, and Director of Center for Chinese and Comparative Law.

Home 10-23 15:37:30

HK, Macao lawyers allowed to practice in 9 cities on mainland

China has started a three-year pilot program to enable law practitioners from Hong Kong and Macao to practice law in nine cities of Guangdong province on the mainland.

Home 10-23 09:16:59

Coronavirus | HK reports 11 new cases, tally reaches 5,280

Hong Kong reported 11 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday (Oct. 22), including one local case with no known origin, bringing the overall infection tally to 5,280.

Home 10-22 19:25:16

HKSAR govt opposes Germany's reported move on HK suspect

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Wednesday (Oct. 21) said that it strongly opposed Germany’s reported decision to grant refugee status to a Hong Kong suspect who was accused of committing serious crimes and had jumped bail.

Home 10-22 09:46:56

HK won't interfere in mainland case of 12 fugitives

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government will not request the mainland authorities to return 12 fugitives to Hong Kong before the completion of the legal proceedings in the mainland.

Home 10-22 09:41:31

Reporter describes harrowing ordeal in HK airport assault

Global Times journalist Fu Guohao testified in Hong Kong's District Court on Wednesday (Oct. 21) that he was beaten up and zip-tied to a luggage trolley by a large gang of black-clad protesters last year after he was found in possession of an "I support Hong Kong police" T-shirt.

Home 10-22 09:34:11

Opinion | Ex-prosecutor: Civil servant pledging fidelity appropriate and necessary

Grenville Cross says that it is right to expect those charged with ensuring the SAR's stability and prosperity to bear true allegiance to their law, their city and their country.

Opinion 10-21 15:56:02

Cathay to cut 8,500 jobs, axe Dragon subsidiary

Struggling Cathay Pacific has announced that its Cathay Dragon regional subsidiary will stop operating from Wednesday (Oct. 21), while 8,500 staff roles will be cut – about a quarter of the total across the group – as it struggles to survive the coronavirus pandemic.

Home 10-21 09:29:52

Coronavirus | HK sees 5 new cases, curbs on weddings, local tours eased

Hong Kong reported five new coronavirus cases on Tuesday (Oct. 20) as the government eased restrictions on local tour groups and wedding celebrations.

Home 10-21 09:19:55

HK, mainland shares up on China economy hopes

Hong Kong and mainland stocks rose on Tuesday (Oct. 20) amid optimism towards the Chinese economy and stronger consumption across the border.

Hong Kong 10-20 20:07:00

Hong Kong's jobless rate rises to a 16-year high

The unemployment rate in Hong Kong has risen to 6.4 percent – the highest in about 16 years, with some sectors breaching levels seen during the Sars outbreak.

Hong Kong 10-20 20:06:48

Belcher Bay harbourfront leisure space fully opens

The Belcher Bay harbourfront open space on Shing Sai Road, Kennedy Town fully opened yesterday (Oct.19), providing the public with around-the-clock leisure space to enjoy a panoramic view of the western waters of Victoria Harbour and the sunset.

Hong Kong 10-20 16:43:04

Ant IPO pushes demand for HK dollar to most on record

Share sales in HK have raised a combined US$23.4 billion through late September, the third-most globally, according to a research note from accounting firm KPMG

Hong Kong 10-20 15:41:34

Smart Talk | Dialogue with Grenville Cross & Oscar Kwok: Is National Security Law the perfect solution to settle unrest?

Many people from all walks of life in Hong Kong show warm welcome to the enactment of National Security Law because it has the potential to restore peace, stability and prosperity to the city.

Home 10-20 15:38:00

Didi eyes 2021 HK IPO, valuation of more than US$60 bn

Didi, backed by technology investment giants SoftBank, Alibaba and Tencent, has started initial talks with investment banks for the long-awaited IPO

Hong Kong 10-20 15:26:02