EU deplores democracy ‘erosion’ in Hong Kong
The EU warned Friday that democracy and rights in Hong Kong declined further in 2022, casting doubt on China’s vow to maintain “one country, two systems”.
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Hong Kong leader says wanted activists should give up or live ‘in fear’
Hong Kong’s leader called on eight overseas activists to turn themselves in on Tuesday, a day after police put out bounties on them for violating the city’s national security law.
US slams Hong Kong bounties as ‘dangerous’ precedent
The United States on Monday condemned Hong Kong authorities for issuing bounties linked to democracy activists based abroad, saying the move sets a dangerous precedent that could threaten human rights.
Hong Kong leader warns of ‘resistance’ on handover anniversary
Hong Kong’s leader said the city must guard against “destructive forces engaging in soft resistance” as it marked the 26th anniversary of its handover from British to Chinese rule on Saturday.
WATCH | ‘Together forever’: Manny Pacquiao travel to Hong Kong with wife Jinkee
Former Senator and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and his wife Jinkee are off to another adventure abroad. The retired boxer traveled to Hong Kong with his wife on Tuesday for a business/leisure trip.
Francis Tolentino meets OFWs in Hong Kong: ‘Bida ang saya ng Pinoy pag magkakasama’
A few hours before his birthday, Senator Francis Tolentino spent the day exploring Hong Kong and meeting several Filipino workers there.
Acop supports privatization of EDSA Bus Carousel, tells gov’t to study best practices of London, Hong Kong bus systems
House Committee on Transportation and Antipolo City Rep. Romeo Acop has expressed support for the proposal to privatize the EDSA Bus Carousel next year.
Hong Kong leader says Google has ‘moral obligation’ to remove wrong anthem
Google has a “moral obligation” to stop a democracy protest song appearing in search results, Hong Kong’s leader said Tuesday, as row over China’s national anthem widened to include the tech giant.
From a few Catholics to a multitude: Pope to visit Bahrain
The advice was made by Fang Xinghai, vice chairman of China Securities Regulatory Commission, in a pre-recorded interview that was broadcast to a summit being held in Hong Kong.
‘Submit or quit’: Teacher, student brain drain hits Hong Kong schools
As Hong Kong students return for the new academic year, veteran teacher Wong is counting down the days until the political maelstrom sweeping the city leaves him no choice but to quit.
