Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Hong Kong bankers advised not to gamble against China

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Hong Kong’s first major conference since lifting COVID-19 quarantine restrictions brought together 200 global financial executives. It was to discuss global risks and sustainable finance. Fang Xinghai advised attendees not to bet against China and Hong Kong. At a high-profile investment meeting, Hong Kong’s leader touted Hong Kong’s unique relationship to China’s real estate downturn … Read more

Hong Kong: Meth worth a record $1 billion is discovered

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1.8 tons of liquid methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $1 billion was discovered. It was concealed in cartons of coconut water and was headed for Australia. Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force in Hong Kong were able to seize the stockpile. Australian police in Hong Kong have confiscated 1.8 tons of … Read more

An alleged beating occurred on a Hong Kong demonstrator at the British Consulate

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MPs and activists in the UK are calling for an investigation into a violent protest outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester. Demonstrators were protesting against China’s Communist Party Congress. It was taking place in Beijing on the same day as the alleged incident. Following allegations of beating on the grounds of the Chinese consulate in … Read more