Hong Kong’s return to regional and international prominence is being driven by advocacy of the new chief executive, the return of global events, the proximity and support of the Chinese mainland, and Hong Kong residents’ resilience, vitality and dynamism. Despite ongoing global and regional uncertainties, Hong Kong is roaring back to the forefront of the […]
Hong Kong has been plagued by a “double whammy” in terms of politics and health since 2019. On the political front, the city has been subjected to Western sanctions against the backdrop of Sino-US tensions, and its status as Asia’s international financial center seems to be losing ground to that of Singapore, which is in […]
Hong Kong must maintain its distinctive status and advantages to create a strong impetus for growth, unlock enormous creativity and the development potential of Hong Kong society, and expand its exchanges with the rest of the world, as President Xi Jinping highlighted in his speech at the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the […]
‘Hong Kong always bounces back, better than ever”, declared Hong Kong’s chief executive, John Lee Ka-chiu, during his opening speech at the 2022 Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit. This is evidenced by recent events, such as the successful implementation of the financial summit, organized by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and the resumption of the […]
As one of the celebration events for the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the sixth edition of Hong Kong Maritime Week (HKMW) will be held from Nov 20-26 and form part of a continuing, and growing, series of major events in Hong Kong designed to tell the world […]
Hong Kong’s Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit, attended by global leaders in finance, occurred last week just after the city’s latest Policy Address and the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The key message of the chief executive, John Lee Ka-chiu, to the international visitors during the summit was “Hong Kong is […]
General Secretary Xi Jinping of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China repeatedly emphasized the need for the country to pursue “high-quality development” in his report to the 20th Party Congress. “High-quality development” should also be the objective of socioeconomic development in the two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao. But […]
As the high-profile FinTech Week has wrapped up, the local media are reporting that Hong Kong is “roaring back”. The highly expected eventful week is relevant not only for the industry but for the special administrative region as a whole. The city, with the rolling-out of the new policies, is positioned to reap tangible growth […]
As of Oct 23, 12 days before the Rugby Sevens in Hong Kong, plenty of tickets were still available, whereas the Singapore Grand Prix 2022, from Sept 30 to Oct 2, drew a record number of 320,000 spectators, many of whom were tourists. The latest figure I could obtain on the number of people arriving […]
Hong Kong has taken a huge step forward on wooing talents as indicated by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s maiden Policy Address, which marked the city’s first shot in the global talent war. The new blueprint has embraced greater efforts to help the city regain its glamour as an international hub of talents — which […]
HONG KONG, Nov 2, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – To strengthen the longstanding economic and trade relationship between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom (UK), a virtual dialogue with the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr John Lee, was held to engage with the business community in the […]
Oriol Caudevilla says city will prosper if it continues reopening to the world and attracting more talent and high-caliber events This week (Oct 31 through Nov 4), Hong Kong is celebrating its FinTech Week, an event in which I have the pleasure to participate as a speaker in a panel called “Virtual Assets: Preparing for […]
Vibrancy and efficiency combined with a particularly safe living environment all remain evident in Hong Kong in a way not commonly seen in other large, modern global cities. Still, the series of tests which the HKSAR faces today are acutely demanding. This, though, resonates with the position faced in most jurisdictions worldwide. Hong Kong, meanwhile, […]
Earlier this month, the United Nations Development Program’s 2021-22 Human Development Report, “Uncertain Times, Unsettled Lives: Shaping Our Future in a Transforming World”, highlighted that for the first time in the 32 years that the program has been tracking it, the Human Development Index (which measures a nation’s health, education, and standard of living) had […]
American politicians once again demonstrated more than arrogance when they accused Hong Kong’s judiciary of convicting former media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying on “spurious” fraud charges. Never mind that Hong Kong’s judicial independence is world-renowned as evidenced by the fact that Hong Kong’s ranking remains high on the just-off-the-press “World Justice Project Rule of Law […]
HONG KONG, Oct 27, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – With many UK businesses looking for new areas of growth, Hong Kong’s role as a global financial hub and innovation centre is seen as an ideal platform to help them expand, according to Dr Peter KN Lam, Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development […]
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu took a leaf from President Xi Jinping’s playbook and hinged his first 100 days and first Policy Address on people orientation. His two-hour-45-minute presentation to a packed Legislative Council and televised to millions in Hong Kong demonstrated his leadership qualities. It heralded a bright future for Hong Kong, lifting it […]
The overall success of the practice of “one country, two systems” over the past 25 years has been witnessed globally. The innovative framework has not only resolved peacefully the Hong Kong question left over from history but also enabled Hong Kong’s smooth transition to a special administrative region of China from a British-ruled territory. Over […]
In his work report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, elaborated on Oct 16 on the central authorities’ policy for the two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao. The report fueled a weeklong discussion among the […]
China’s Belt and Road Initiative, or BRI, inaugurated in 2013, is a massive infrastructure project involving the construction of roads, railways, ports, and other facilities in over 139 countries and regions with the aim of boosting economic ties among participating countries. Given Hong Kong’s unique history and international status, the city has every reason to […]
The maiden Policy Address of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu comes at a time when Hong Kong finds itself in a complex, volatile, and turbulent internal and external environment. The chaotic situation that plagued Hong Kong for two decades has finally ended thanks to the powerful and effective actions taken by the central authorities, especially […]
In his first-ever Policy Address, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu pointed out that Hong Kong is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, yet notwithstanding these challenges, Hong Kong still has its own distinctive advantages of enjoying staunch support from the motherland, and abundant opportunities under the “one country, two systems” principle. Mr Lee mentioned […]
HONG KONG, CHINA, Oct 20, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – 19 October 2022, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee today unveiled his first Policy Address, mapping out a bold, comprehensive five-year blueprint for strengthening Hong Kong’s competitiveness by building on the city’s unique advantages and capturing new growth opportunities. This comes against the backdrop […]
There is no doubt that Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu had a clear perspective on where Hong Kong’s bright tomorrow lies when he drew up his maiden Policy Address, titled “Charting a Brighter Tomorrow for Hong Kong”. This is evidenced by his plan to set up a Steering Group on Integration into National Development, to […]
The markets were hoping that the Policy Address would have good news because they cannot wait to reconnect to the world and to the Chinese mainland. They were disappointed. The Hang Seng Index was struggling to turn positive in the morning yesterday, but as the chief executive revealed more and more about his policy plans, […]
HONG KONG, Oct 19, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Communications Association of Hong Kong (CAHK) fully supports the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address, in particular Hong Kong I&T Development Blueprint in the chapter on “International Innovation and Technology Centre”, focusing on industries such as life and health technology, artificial intelligence and data science, […]
HONG KONG, Oct 19, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the Policy Address announced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu today, and believes the proposed ground-breaking and wide-ranging policies can help drive Hong Kong’s long-term development while resolving some […]
Just 100 days after assuming office, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has started to deliver results. Besides fast-tracking housing solutions, he made the decisive move toward the resumption of quarantine-free travel with the world. That was no easy task, especially in this aging and densely populated city. It required thorough analysis and precise judgment of […]
On Oct 16, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out in his report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China that “one country, two systems” (OCTS) is a pioneering project emanating from “socialism with Chinese characteristics” as well as its integral component. It is the best institutional arrangement for maintaining the long-term […]
The upcoming 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China is set to map out the strategic blueprint for the “home stretch” toward the historic goal of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. At this life-changing juncture of Chinese history, it is of great significance for the people of Hong Kong to look […]