Last year's turmoil will not repeat in HK: experts
Tuesday marked what some Hong Kong radical protesters hailed as the widely-anticipated first anniversary of the anti-extradition bill protests, with them eagerly trying to revive last year's "glory" when some 240,000 people took to the streets on June 9 last year. But the reality this year fell far short of their expectations with only dozens of people showing up at their "anniversary protests" that were expected to be staged simultaneously in seven districts across the city.
Western politicians care about 'freedom' to undermine China's security rather than freedom of HK residents: FM spokesperson
The strong reactions from US politicians on the National Security law in Hong Kong had nothing to do with providing Hong Kong residents with freedom. What they care about is the "freedom" to do everything they want to sabotage China's national security, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said Monday at a daily press conference.
HK needs '2nd return': official
Hong Kong needs to "return to China for a second time," the deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council said on Monday, citing views from an international scholar as he addressed the city's current issues of governance and recognition of national identity.
US cancellation of HK special status 'beneath notice'
The US' move to announce that Hong Kong is "no longer autonomous from China" and threatening to cancel the city's special status in trade won't shake China's determination to finish national security legislation for Hong Kong to crack down on anti-China activities in the city sponsored by the US and other foreign interests, said Chinese analysts.
China ready for looming financial war initiated by US
China should prepare for a potential financial showdown with the US, as the Trump administration appears to be waging a financial war on China, with crackdowns on US-listed Chinese companies and threats of sanctions over national security legislation for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), financial sector experts said on Thursday.
HK national security law sheds light on Taiwan question: deputies
National People's Congress (NPC) deputies from Taiwan said Hong Kong's national security legislation sheds light on a future solution to the Taiwan question.
Rioters resume protests against national security law in 'deathbed struggle'
Various black-clad protesters descended into the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday, taking part in illegal protests, defying the proposed national security law, claiming it erodes the "one country, two systems" principle and infringes upon their legitimate rights. The Sunday protests have been rapidly dispersed by Hong Kong police.
US should not underestimate Chinese people's determination for reunification: Wang Yi
The Taiwan question is China's internal affair and the US should recognize its high sensitivity and abide by the one-China principle and three joint communiqués, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday.
Three people arrested for bomb test in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police on Saturday arrested three males suspected of testing explosives at an out-of-the-way place in Tuen Mun.
Passing Article 23 an urgent mission for Hong Kong: official
A senior official of the Chinese government responsible for Hong Kong and Macao affairs published an article in the flagship newspaper of the Communist Party of China (CPC) pointing out that Hong Kong has neither passed the national security law nor established any institute for enforcement while Macao has already passed the law and improved a lot, and this is why separatist activities have been intensifying in Hong Kong in recent years. The People's Daily on Wednesday published a long signed article on its page 9 by Zhang Xiaoming, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, headlined "Adhere to and improve the 'one country, two systems' institutional system" to comprehensively expound the correctness and feasibility of the "one country, two systems" in China.
A close look at black terror and rumors that shrouded Hong Kong for months
In the six-month of chaos in Hong Kong, rioters have spread a lot of rumors trying to mislead the international community. The Global Times compiled some of these rumors and held them to scrutiny with a timeline of major events in the unrelenting 2019 riots that have paralyzed Hong Kong.
Police officers, firefighters work to reopen PolyU campus
Hong Kong police and firefighters have entered the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on Thursday to search for dangerous chemicals and ensure campus safety in order to open the school as soon as possible.
HK Act reveals US 'sinister intention,' to complicate trade talks
Chinese Foreign Ministry voices strong opposition to the signature of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act by the US, which seriously interferes in the internal affairs of China and violates international laws and basic principles of foreign relations.
US Congress' passage of Hong Kong-related act typical 'long-arm jurisdiction', says expert
The US Congress' passage of the so-called Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act is typical "long-arm jurisdiction" that violates the basic norms governing international relations, Lawrence Tang Fei, a member of the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies, told Xinhua in an exclusive interview recently.
West launches public opinion war against China over HK
A report by Reuters alleging China's central government was considering replacing its liaison office in Hong Kong was slammed by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs commissioner office in Hong Kong on Tuesday, as Chinese observers noted that foreign interference won't stop and what China can do is to find a new way to strengthen its governance and safeguard national security in the city.
No instruction from central govt concerning election: Lam
Chief Executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said the authority has overcome significant difficulties to ensure district council elections were held smoothly amid months of social unrest in the city.
HK elections spark reflection
While pan-democrats scored a big win in the 2019 Hong Kong District Council elections on Sunday, the pro-establishment group and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government called for a thorough introspection of deep-rooted social issues while saying the election was "entangled with emotion," which has also been highly politicized amid the ongoing social unrest.
Foreign residents fed up with violence; investment suffers from disruptions
In Western rhetoric, democracy and human rights matter above all. However, amid the six-month-long violent protests that have engulfed Hong Kong, many Westerners' view of the protests has changed.
HK shares unshaken by external factors
No stocks tumbling. No capital flight. Hong Kong's capital markets have been as solid as a rock despite external interference, especially the passage of a bill by the US Congress that supports Hong Kong rioters.
HK university heads criticized for condoning rioters
Heads of nine Hong Kong universities for the first time issued a joint statement on Friday accusing the government of not meeting protesting students' demands and not taking effective measures to stop violence on campuses in the past few days, which was criticized by experts and students from the mainland as a fence-sitting act by the university heads.
HK rioters set man on fire
Online video shows HK rioters set fire on a man who disagreed with them. Hong Kong police has confirmed with the Global Times that the incident took place in Ma On Shan on Monday as black-clad rioters went on yet another rampage destroying the city.
Stabbed HK legislator speaks about attack, urging public to stand united against violence
With pro-establishment candidates standing at the forefront of possible targeted attacks as district elections are lurking around the corner, Junius Kwan-yiu Ho, an outspoken Hong Kong legislator who was a victim of knife attack earlier this week, urged the public to stand united against "black terror".
HK legislator calls for probe into judges' conduct
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government should look into the judges who support the anti-extradition force and jeopardize the integrity of the judiciary in Hong Kong, outspoken pro-establishment legislator Priscilla Leung said during a recent Legislative Council meeting.
More violence feared after HK student's death
The “mourning” for the death of the Hong Kong student who fell from a building finally evolved into old tricks as blocking roads, vandalizing the MTR and campus violence, triggering concerns that escalating violence will sabotage the fairness of the city's upcoming elections, Hong Kong-based observers noted.
Taiwan has no authority to send officers to Hong Kong to escort suspect: HKSAR gov't
China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Wednesday rejected Taiwan's offer to send officers to escort homicide case suspect Chan Tong-kai to China's Taiwan upon his prison discharge, saying it is "totally unacceptable" because such cross-jurisdiction law enforcement is a disrespect for Hong Kong's jurisdictional power.
Lam announces 220 new initiatives in policy address to tackle economic, social woes despite disruption
Hong Kong Chief Executive on Wednesday announced a raft of initiatives, particularly measures to tackle housing issues, in a bid to address economic and social woes and restore order in the city which has been engulfed with the months-long anti-government protests and chaos.
Rioters use terror-like device
“They can be retired military, armed police and police officers from the mainland, or retired police officers from other parts of the world.”
HK rioters inflict brutal assault on commoners
Rioters have continued assaulting ordinary Hong Kong residents who hold different political views or oppose their illegal acts as the hit-and-run mob reached a new height of lawlessness.
HK to start first session of dialogue next week
The Hong Kong government will start its first session of open dialogue in communities next week, during which people from all walks of life will be invited to participate, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced at Tuesday's press briefing.
Hong Kong residents voice support for police, national unity
Hundreds of Hong Kong residents gathered at the Amoy Plaza in Kowloon on Saturday despite a heat wave, who sang China's national anthem to show their support to a teacher beaten by protesters for singing that song days ago.
Mainland to ease service procedures for overseas Chinese nationals
Citizens of Hong Kong and Macao and other overseas Chinese nationals with exit-entry permits will enjoy equally convenient services as mainland citizens using identity cards.
HK riots exacerbate life of drifters
It's a city full of vitality and opportunities where people have high hopes of living a successful life. And throughout the years they have been studying and working here. It could be said that the global financial hub and Fragrant Harbor lived up to their expectations before the months-long unrests sowed the seeds of distress among them.
HKers sing national anthem to support patriotic local resident attacked by anti-government protesters
Hundreds of Hong Kong residents gathered at IFC shopping mall in Central on Thursday noon to sing the Chinese national anthem to support a man who had been beaten by anti-government protesters Wednesday night.
Carrie Lam warns US Congress not to interfere in HK affairs
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has chastised the US Congress' passing of a bill to support the city's radical protesters, saying that it is “extremely inappropriate,” and warning the US not to interfere in the city's internal affairs.
HK must also tackle social issues
As the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government takes concrete measures to end months of political unrest in the city, it must also tackle an array of deep-seated social problems to ensure long-term stability, some local residents and community and business leaders said.
Mainland set to defend HK
If you ask Hong Kong residents who have been working in business since the city returned to China in 1997, they can tell countless stories of how the city and the mainland helped each other over the years.
Fitch's HK downgrade 'politically motivated'
US ratings agency Fitch's decision to downgrade Hong Kong's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) was a "politically motivated move" that attacks the city's rule of law and the "one country, two system" model and ignores the resilience and potential of the city's economy, experts said on Friday.
HK eyes greater opportunity with regional integration
Hong Kong, as an international center for trade, finance and shipping, could help enterprises in the Pearl River Delta Region expand their presence in the international market and help Chinese mainland cities attract foreign investment, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said on Friday.
Lam defends four-action plan, pushes dialogue to look to future
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor on Thursday firmly defended a comprehensive four-action plan she put forward a day earlier, and pushed back against criticism that the move was too little, too late.
Hong Kong riots in one day: Timeline Aug 31
Hong Kong protesters started demonstrations Saturday noon even though the police had rejected their plan. Violent protests took place at several places in Hong Kong Island, and some rioters tried to lay siege to the government and police headquarters.