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Calls have mounted in the city in recent years for Hong Kong officials to focus on issues perceived as serving local residents first and emphasise greater self-determination distinct from the authority held by the central government.
- Chan suggests that Hong Kong’s leaders need to go to Washington and elsewhere and say they, not Beijing, are in charge
Charles Mok, Dennis Kwok and Chan were in Washington at the invitation of the Trump administration. A State Department report found that the ‘tempo of mainland intervention in Hong Kong affairs’ had increased.
Charles Mok, Dennis Kwok and Chan were in Washington at the invitation of the Trump administration. A State Department report found that the ‘tempo of mainland intervention in Hong Kong affairs’ had increased.
Washington points to ‘diminished’ autonomy in decision outlined in 2019 Hong Kong Policy Act Report.
Washington points to ‘diminished’ autonomy in decision outlined in 2019 Hong Kong Policy Act Report.
Trial has featured months of video footage and testimony from law enforcement officers and Edward Leung. The jury will reconvene on Thursday.
Trial has featured months of video footage and testimony from law enforcement officers and Edward Leung. The jury will reconvene on Thursday.
Zhang Qianfan of Peking University says giving more autonomy to the city would help quell separatist sentiment.
Zhang Qianfan of Peking University says giving more autonomy to the city would help quell separatist sentiment.
Patriotic education can teach young Hongkongers about the mainland, Chinese traditions and opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
Patriotic education can teach young Hongkongers about the mainland, Chinese traditions and opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
Hong Kong pro-independence activist Edward Leung is among four people charged with rioting on Lunar New Year’s Eve in February 2016.
Hong Kong pro-independence activist Edward Leung is among four people charged with rioting on Lunar New Year’s Eve in February 2016.
With its firm stance on unity remaining unchanged, Beijing is now looking to Hong Kong to do its part in economic progress and share the rewards that result
With its firm stance on unity remaining unchanged, Beijing is now looking to Hong Kong to do its part in economic progress and share the rewards that result
Universities have taken different approaches to separatist messages posted by students, with some choosing mediation and others forcibly removing banners.
Universities have taken different approaches to separatist messages posted by students, with some choosing mediation and others forcibly removing banners.
Those involved in a rumpus over a campus message board have been punished for their actions, with one graduate being expelled, but some say the university is going too far.
Those involved in a rumpus over a campus message board have been punished for their actions, with one graduate being expelled, but some say the university is going too far.
A university governing council member says Gerald Ho ‘acted like a triad member’, but Ho says his expulsion is linked to his membership in a Hong Kong separatist group.
A university governing council member says Gerald Ho ‘acted like a triad member’, but Ho says his expulsion is linked to his membership in a Hong Kong separatist group.
Han praised Chief Executive Carrie Lam and urged the Hong Kong delegates to be firm defenders of national security. Han also said 30 new measures would be announced to benefit Hong Kong, Macau and other cities taking part in the ‘Great Bay Area’ project.
Han praised Chief Executive Carrie Lam and urged the Hong Kong delegates to be firm defenders of national security. Han also said 30 new measures would be announced to benefit Hong Kong, Macau and other cities taking part in the ‘Great Bay Area’ project.
Pro-Beijing politicians say schools are not doing enough to instil patriotic values and understanding of China’s development in young Hongkongers.
Pro-Beijing politicians say schools are not doing enough to instil patriotic values and understanding of China’s development in young Hongkongers.
While Beijing is entitled to state its case, the city should be allowed to handle the matter independently in accordance with the law
While Beijing is entitled to state its case, the city should be allowed to handle the matter independently in accordance with the law
Reiterating Beijing’s opposition to independence, comment by Wang Yang, chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, came as he delivered his first work report at the start of the nation’s two-week annual parliamentary sessions.
Reiterating Beijing’s opposition to independence, comment by Wang Yang, chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, came as he delivered his first work report at the start of the nation’s two-week annual parliamentary sessions.
Council member Kaizer Lau backs university’s decision, likening students’ action to a triad-style incident, while pro-democracy lawmakers call on PolyU to cancel the punishments.
Council member Kaizer Lau backs university’s decision, likening students’ action to a triad-style incident, while pro-democracy lawmakers call on PolyU to cancel the punishments.
Top US envoy Kurt Tong warned ‘a narrowing political space’ could hurt the city’s economy. But the local commerce chief told foreign governments and companies not to cherry-pick when looking into the city’s issues.
Top US envoy Kurt Tong warned ‘a narrowing political space’ could hurt the city’s economy. But the local commerce chief told foreign governments and companies not to cherry-pick when looking into the city’s issues.
A 30-year-old final-year graduate student in the nursing department is kicked out and former student union leader suspended for one year.
A 30-year-old final-year graduate student in the nursing department is kicked out and former student union leader suspended for one year.
Top US diplomat in Hong Kong says Beijing is ‘intimately’ involved in the city’s decision-making, drawing fierce criticism from pro-establishment camp.
Top US diplomat in Hong Kong says Beijing is ‘intimately’ involved in the city’s decision-making, drawing fierce criticism from pro-establishment camp.
The post-90s, or Gen Y, hit back at ‘rubbish middle-aged’ accusing them of selling out Hong Kong and not fighting, negotiating and making demands from the government
The post-90s, or Gen Y, hit back at ‘rubbish middle-aged’ accusing them of selling out Hong Kong and not fighting, negotiating and making demands from the government
City leader Carrie Lam asked to file a report on administration’s decision.
City leader Carrie Lam asked to file a report on administration’s decision.
Amid the US-China trade war, the need for Hong Kong to speak up on the international stage has never been stronger and overseas visits by local politicians should be welcomed.
Amid the US-China trade war, the need for Hong Kong to speak up on the international stage has never been stronger and overseas visits by local politicians should be welcomed.
Activist says he tried to ease tension between police and crowd on night of 2016 Mong Kok riot. His lawyer warns jury not to believe accounts of authorities, as they viewed protesters with ‘coloured lenses’.
Activist says he tried to ease tension between police and crowd on night of 2016 Mong Kok riot. His lawyer warns jury not to believe accounts of authorities, as they viewed protesters with ‘coloured lenses’.
Empirically Hong Kong’s migrant workers contribute more than they take away, and morally they are deserving of the same treatment as those raised here.
Empirically Hong Kong’s migrant workers contribute more than they take away, and morally they are deserving of the same treatment as those raised here.
Pan-democrats have turned down an invitation to a Spring Festival reception at the Central Government’s Liaison Office
Pan-democrats have turned down an invitation to a Spring Festival reception at the Central Government’s Liaison Office
Implementation of ‘one country, two systems’ policy is not up for discussion, chief executive warns, as she talks of the tests of her first 19 months in office.
Implementation of ‘one country, two systems’ policy is not up for discussion, chief executive warns, as she talks of the tests of her first 19 months in office.
Chu was disqualified from running in an election for village leader in December because he ‘implicitly’ supported self-determination for Hong Kong. Challenging the validity of the election result, the lawmaker said his exclusion was unconstitutional.
Chu was disqualified from running in an election for village leader in December because he ‘implicitly’ supported self-determination for Hong Kong. Challenging the validity of the election result, the lawmaker said his exclusion was unconstitutional.
Demosisto claims its logo had to be removed from tote before it was cleared for production, while Democratic Party says request for satirical cartoons of Hong Kong politicians was also turned down.
Demosisto claims its logo had to be removed from tote before it was cleared for production, while Democratic Party says request for satirical cartoons of Hong Kong politicians was also turned down.
Beijing supporter plays down significance, but Democratic Party chairman says this shows central government wants to emphasise sovereignty. Pan-democrats also quick to reject invitation by office head Wang Zhimin to next gathering.
Beijing supporter plays down significance, but Democratic Party chairman says this shows central government wants to emphasise sovereignty. Pan-democrats also quick to reject invitation by office head Wang Zhimin to next gathering.
Governing council will discuss whether to approve appointment of economist Professor Richard Wong to the position of interim deputy vice chancellor at its meeting on Tuesday, source says.
Governing council will discuss whether to approve appointment of economist Professor Richard Wong to the position of interim deputy vice chancellor at its meeting on Tuesday, source says.
Yonden Lhatoo counters the resurgent narrative about the erosion of freedoms and rights in the city, arguing that the evidence shows the vast majority of people are still enjoying them.
Former radical localist Lee Wai-fung has moved to mainland China and successfully started an English language software company. Perhaps others will realise that even if you disapprove of the Chinese Communist Party, it’s still perfectly justified to work on the mainland.
The precise relationship between China’s constitution and Hong Kong’s de facto constitution can be debated in academic circles, but let’s not forget that the Basic Law exists to protect the Hong Kong system.
If you argue Hong Kong is in danger of losing its autonomy, then there is little reason for Washington – and others - to keep the city and the mainland separate in terms of customs and trade treatment.
Hong Kong’s pan-democrats want localists to join their corner to fight in elections but the reality is that there is no love lost between the two sides.