Hong Kong should have ‘real’ dialogue on same-sex partnership plan: LGBTQ groups
LGBTQ organisations in Hong Kong have called for “real consultations” on a government-proposed framework to recognise same-sex partnerships, even as widespread opposition from lawmakers threatens to derail the plan.
The groups said on Sunday that the reaction from legislators was “not surprising” but the “hostility” had prompted some people to leave the city altogether.
In a paper submitted to the legislature last week, the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau proposed allowing same-sex…
Online buzz over police officers in shorts
6th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) Recently, a photograph of police officers in shorts has garnered significant attention online, with some netizens questioning the authenticity of the officers. However, this attire is, in fact, part of the uniform for the police bicycle patrol unit, which introduced a new blue and white shorts uniform in 2023. […]
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Beijing Bikini represents fading practical tradition honoured by elders
6th July 2025 – (Beijing) The relentless summer sun beats down upon the sprawling metropolis, transforming pavements into griddles and the very air into a palpable, shimmering haze. Along the hutongs, beneath the dappled shade of ancient trees, and on the bustling edges of public parks, a familiar, unassuming silhouette emerges: the older gentleman, his […]
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Hong Kong Customs seizes over HK$4 million in drugs at airport
7th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) On 5th July, Hong Kong Customs uncovered two drug trafficking cases at Hong Kong International Airport, resulting in the seizure of approximately 6.1 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds valued at around HK$1.3 million and 3.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine estimated at HK$3 million. The first incident involved a 27-year-old […]
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Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin could reach US$1 million due to fiscal liquidity surge
7th July 2025 – (New York) Macro investor Arthur Hayes, co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitmex and current leader of investment fund Maelstrom, has shared insights on Bitcoin’s price trajectory. On 2nd July, he suggested that while Bitcoin may temporarily retrace to between $90,000 and $95,000 due to the U.S. Treasury’s plans to replenish its […]
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Tyson Yoshi dives into crowd at Kai Tak concert, fans go wild
7th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) Local singer Tyson Yoshi (Cheng Jun Yan) performed at the Kai Tak Arena for his show, “THE VILLAIN LIVE IN HONG KONG.” As the concert approached its finale, Tyson removed his shirt to showcase his physique and proclaimed his intention to be “the first man to dive into the […]
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U.S. tariffs set to resume on 1st August without trade deals
7th July 2025 – (Washington) U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on 6th July that tariffs will be reinstated on 1st August if trading partners, including Taiwan and the European Union, fail to reach agreements with Washington. Bessent stated that the tariffs could return to the elevated levels previously announced by President Donald Trump on […]
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Hong Kong needs to better understand and balance ‘one country, two systems’
Jiang Enzhu, the first head of the central government’s liaison office in post-handover Hong Kong, famously likened understanding the city to reading a challenging book – one that demands serious attention and effort. At the time, his words served as a cautionary note to mainland officials.
Now, Hong Kong having marked the 28th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty, Jiang’s analogy remains apt, though with a significant caveat. The city may still be a book that is difficult to…
Hong Kong manufacturers brace for higher costs as end of trade truce looms
A recent surge in Hong Kong’s exports masks a grim reality for frontline manufacturers, with some facing a sharp drop-off in new orders and bracing for renewed pressure on costs as a 90-day tariff truce between Washington and Beijing ends on Tuesday.
Bryant Chan Wan-sing, president of toymaker the Wynnewood Corporation, said the sharp increase in orders during the truce was essentially a reinstatement of ones put on hold or cancelled when tariffs were introduced on US President Donald Trump’s…
