Outgoing Bar Association chairman also says frank dialogue with Beijing is in Hong Kong’s interest, with body not avoiding critical comments.

University student with fascination for public transport travels from north to south of country, inspires people online to indulge their sense of freedom A 21-year-old Chinese man who travelled from Beijing to Hong Kong in 13 days by taking buses and spending only 800 yuan (US$110) on transport has captivated mainland social media.

The central bank’s pledge to increase reserve holdings of the Hong Kong dollar shows a commitment to the city’s financial hub status.

"Since June 2020, at least 200 opposition politicians, activists, and protesters have been taken into custody on politically motivated NSL charges," said President Joe Biden.

Hong Kong billionaire Michael Kadoorie has approached investors to raise at least US$50 million (HK$389 million) to fund efforts to boost the city’s image, according to people familiar with the matter.

With less than a week before leaving the White House, President Joe Biden on Wednesday again shielded Hong Kongers who stay in the United States beyond the expiration of their visas from deportation.

Installation view of "The Ways in Patterns - An Immersive Digital Exhibition from The Palace Museum Photo: Courtesy of the Hong Kong Palace Museum On Monday, the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) unveiled its 2025 exhibition lineup,

China unveiled fresh measures to strengthen Hong Kong's role as an offshore yuan financing hub, including establishing a new yuan funding facility for banks and companies and expanding access to mainland investors to invest in foreign-currency bonds in the city,

On a visit to the territory, he calls for China to release imprisoned publisher Jimmy Lai

Yuan funding costs in Hong Kong surged to levels unseen in years, signaling concern that Beijing’s efforts to stabilize the currency may lead to tighter liquidity in the offshore market.

PORI was raided on January 13, and its head, Robert Chung, and two staff members were taken to a police station to assist in a national security investigation.

On Monday, Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China, in a speech to the Asia Financial Forum in Hong Kong, emphasised Beijing's commitment to supporting the city's growth as a top ...