THE NEW DISTRICT COUNCILS in Hong Kong will be characterized by having more young newcomers and professionals after the latest council election was held on Sunday. With a turnout rate of 27.54%, the composition of the new District Council underlines the fact that Hong Kong is an open and pluralistic community.
Steven Ho Chun-yin is…
Dancing twin sisters were celebrated this week in Hong Kong
While Hong Kong looks great at night, some of the rigid regulations need to be loosened, says Henry Ho
WITH VICTORIA HARBOUR’S dazzling night time scenes and skyline, glittering neon signs and spectacular tourist attractions, Hong Kong, described as “the Pearl of the Orient”, is nothing short of an urban spectacle.
It is excellent news…
AS LUNAR NEW YEAR approaches, the long-awaited resumption of quarantine-free travel between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong fueled the excitement of many people after a three-year hiatus.
While the public focus is mostly on family reunions and economy recovery, it is undeniable that the resumption of quarantine-free travel will also inject great impetus into…
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…
AS HONG KONG celebrates the 25th anniversary of its reunification with China, numerous articles have been published, illustrating the success of Hong Kong under “one country, two systems”, a political framework full of Chinese wisdom.
As a think-tank leader and researcher for more than 10 years, I would like to discuss how think tanks…
Even though Hong Kong's Covid wave may have peaked, better coordination and mutual support is a must for a successful response, says Henry Ho
MORE THAN A MONTH into the fight against the fifth wave of the epidemic in Hong Kong, with the strong support of the central government of China, daily confirmed cases and…
HONG KONG HAS BEEN caught in the fifth wave of COVID-19 since the start of the Lunar New Year, with daily infections surpassing the highest numbers seen since the outbreak started two years ago.
Many voices have questioned the feasibility of Hong Kong's zero-covid policy, pointing to the fact that countries that previously had…
AFTER 14 YEARS, Beijing is playing host to the Olympic Games again. While most Olympic cities in the world suffered staggering financial losses, or were plagued by bribery and other charges, China has spared no effort in demonstrating to the world its heart-warming hospitality, distinctive culture, and extraordinary capability for organizing huge events.
At…
Henry Ho rebuts an editorial in the Economist on democracy in Hong Kong
I REFER TO THE article “Pliant patriots” in the Leaders Section of The Economist on Jan 8-14 2022. It argued that the newly sworn-in legislature in Hong Kong is a “mockery of democracy”.
While no popular elections were introduced by the…