Hong Kong has removed its COVID-19 app. Beijing’s latest shift away from its “zero-COVID” goal was shutting down an app. Arrivals to the city are prevented from entering restaurants and bars for the first 72 hours. Hong Kong has removed its COVID-19 app and a prohibition on immigrants attending pubs and restaurants within three days … Read more
John Lee tested positive after attending a regional economic forum. The CEO is in quarantine per CHP standards. He has been suspended from all public duties. John Lee tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a regional economic forum to improve Hong Kong’s image and economy. Lee tested positive on Monday, the city’s authorities reported, days … Read more
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
The conviction of media tycoon Jimmy Lai for fraud has drawn criticism from the United States. The former proprietor of the now-closed pro-democracy daily Apple Daily, Lai, has been convicted. Washington says such efforts to stifle press freedoms undermine China’s international obligations. The conviction of media tycoon Jimmy Lai for fraud has drawn criticism from … Read more
Hong Kong is “actively examining” ways to modify the stringent COVID-19 restrictions. They destroyed the economy. They drove the talent away According to the city’s governor, Hong Kong is “actively examining” ways to modify the stringent COVID-19 restrictions that have destroyed the economy and driven talent away from the financial center. In response to rising … Read more
