Hong Kong

Hong Kong, China, is an economy of 7 million people that joined APEC in 1991. On the year it joined the forum, it had a real GDP of USD 110 billion and a per capita GDP of USD 19,000. By 2016, its real GDP more than doubled at USD 269 billion, while its per capita GDP rose to USD 37,000.

Hong Kong human rights bill clears US Congress, is sent to Donald Trump to sign into law

WASHINGTON D.C., Nov 21, 2019, SCMP. The US House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the…

Former UK official in Hong Kong ‘tortured in 15-day China ordeal’

HONG KONG, Nov 20, 2019, The Guardian. A former employee of the British consulate in…

Hong Kong’s anti-mask law ruled unconstitutional by High Court

HONG KONG, Nov 18, 2019, AFP. A government ban on demonstrators wearing face masks, aimed…

[Analytics] Gloomy outlook for Hong Kong’s economy

Hong Kong is caught in a perfect storm. Internally, peaceful protests against a controversial extradition…

33 people injured as bus hits concrete barrier in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Nov 17, 2019, China Daily. Thirty three people were injured on Saturday evening…

McDonald’s runs out of food as Hong Kong protests hit hard

HONG KONG, Nov 16, 2019, SCMP. Residents in one Hong Kong town have been hit…

[Analytics] Muslims in Hong Kong

City provides a harmonious environment for Muslims to practise religion, leader says. But cultural differences…

[Analytics] Vandalism is a necessary tactic, say HK protesters

Vandalizing shops and blocking roads may make life unpleasant for Hong Kong’s residents, but it…

Alibaba gets nod to sell shares in Hong Kong, in a secondary listing that catapults city back to the top of world’s IPO ranking

HONG KONG, Nov 13, 2019, SCMP. The listing committee of the Hong Kong stock exchange…