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British judge: I serve the Hong Kong people

The problem for Hong Kong's critics is that our legal system works really well. One of the city's overseas judges, Britain’s Lord (Jonathan) Sumption, told the press the bald truth, saying “as a Hong Kong judge, I serve Hong Kong people”. He added: “I must be guided by their interests, and not by the wishes…

October 31, 20220Comments ByGrenville Cross

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Hong Kong’s OTHER housing: cheap or free apartments

Housing in Hong Kong is inexpensive or rent-free! Seriously? Well, a lot of it is - the homes for almost a third of the population. The city has a huge government housing program, and an ambitious new administration is going to make it grow faster than ever. Andrew Lam reports. HONG KONG’S NEW GOVERNMENT is…

October 25, 20220Comments ByAndrew Lam

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Hong Kong still has two systems—and a bright future

HONG KONG HAS PROGRESSED significantly since its reunification with the Motherland. The past decade has seen abrupt changes in our country’s internal and external environment and Hong Kong has undergone ups and downs including unforgettably tumultuous times in 2014 and 2019. Yet, thanks to the principle of “One Country, Two Systems”, and the bold leadership…

October 11, 20220Comments ByHenry Ho

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Hong Kong SPACs have unique advantages, but shortcomings too

SPACs are in the news this week, after Silicon Valley’s pioneer in the investment vehicle business said he would return US$1.5 billion to backers. But Hong Kong’s versions of the Special Purpose Acquisition Company have key differences, says SPAC specialist Jason Wong THE U.S. ENTERED AN interest rate hike cycle this year, and capital markets…

September 21, 20220Comments ByJason Wong

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Britain’s opium era strategy to deal with China

THE DAOGUANG EMPEROR tasked Commissioner Lin Zexu (image above) with suppressing the opium trade bedeviling China in 1839. Lin initially tried diplomacy. As British traders were growing the drug in India and then smuggling it into China, he hoped an appeal to their country’s sense of honor might be salutary. Before the outbreak…

September 14, 20220Comments ByGrenville Cross

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Hong Kong SPACs are in a slump: here’s how to fix them

HONG KONG’S special purpose acquisition companies, better known as SPACs, are currently in a slump. This is not only because of poor global market conditions, but also because of the restrictive listing requirements set by the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Change is urgently needed. Image by Friday Culture. Here’s a brief discussion of the…

September 7, 20220Comments ByJason Wong

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History knowledge makes a difference in current battles

ONE DATE, 18 SEPTEMBER 1931, is an ever-present reminder of humiliation for the whole Chinese nation. It was the day of the Mukden Railway Incident, used by the Japanese as a pretext to annex Manchuria. The Japanese army’s incursions into China threatened the military of the country. The ruling Kuomintang Party, led by Chiang…

September 5, 20220Comments ByAriel Lau

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Australia’s ‘yellow peril’ fear is rooted in history

An early Australian leader said: “the doctrine of the equality of man was never intended to apply to the equality of the Englishman and the Chinaman”. Inter-group violence and “yellow peril” fears were a key factor motivating the setting up of Australia's political map. Fear of China is still so entrenched that it’s no surprise…

August 23, 20220Comments ByLaurie Pearcey

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Chinese finance firms could get ESG edge

IS IT IMPORTANT TO YOU that your investments don’t worsen problems of pollution, the mistreatment of workers, and corruption? If so, you are probably aware of two hot topics in finance: Environmental, Social and Governance investing (ESG), and Sustainable Finance. Both initiatives are bringing business opportunities for investment banks and commercial banks to drive profit…

August 10, 20220Comments ByJason Yan

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Chinese medicine is finding its place in the world

Western and Chinese medical practitioners are increasingly working together. Today, close to 200 widely used modern medicines have been developed either directly or indirectly from the list of some 7,300 plants recorded in the books of Chinese medicine. It’s an exciting time for the sector, reports Herman Hu. THE TEAM OF NEARLY 400 doctors and…

August 2, 20220Comments ByHerman Hu

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British judge: I serve the Hong Kong people

Hong Kong’s OTHER housing: cheap or free apartments

Hong Kong still has two systems—and a bright future

Hong Kong SPACs have unique advantages, but shortcomings too

Britain’s opium era strategy to deal with China

Hong Kong SPACs are in a slump: here’s how to fix them

History knowledge makes a difference in current battles

Australia’s ‘yellow peril’ fear is rooted in history

Chinese finance firms could get ESG edge

Chinese medicine is finding its place in the world

Hong Kong quietly becomes major tennis hub for the world

3-parent baby case led to one of the oddest reviews in HK legal history

This child has three parents: so who is his mother?