Outcry in China and Hong Kong after Lionel Messi returns from injury in time for Japan match | Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi’s appearance in Japan, days after remaining on the bench for the much-anticipated game in Hong Kong, sparked condemnation from Chinese state media, Hong Kong politicians and fans. Many in Hong Kong were disappointed when the 36-year-old Argentine did not appear on the field in a packed crowd on Sunday against Inter Miami. Fans […]
Angry fans chant for ‘refund’ after Lionel Messi no-show in Hong Kong
It was a tricky weekend for Inter Miami in Hong Kong. The MLS club that hosts soccer superstar Lionel Messi was forced to leave the club after the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner did not play in a friendly match against all-star team Hong Kong Eleven, despite the organizers’ promise of Messi’s appearance. , faced the […]
Nicole Kidman’s ‘Expats,’ is blocked in Hong Kong, despite being shot there
Nicole Kidman’s latest project is set in Hong Kong, but people living there won’t be able to see it, sparking speculation about censorship in a city where civil liberties are rapidly shrinking. . The first two episodes of “Expats,” a six-episode drama about foreign women, were released on Amazon Prime on January 26th. However, when […]
Hong Kong launches consultation on national security law
Hong Kong has begun public consultations on the national security law, more than three years after the Chinese government imposed a similar law. The bill could expand the government’s powers to prosecute residents for crimes such as collaborating with foreign entities to influence the law or spreading misleading information. Existing laws already suppress political dissent, […]
China Stock Selloff Worsens as Hong Kong Index Nears 19-Year Low – Yahoo Finance
(Bloomberg) — Chinese stocks in Hong Kong fell toward their lowest in nearly 20 years as investor pessimism deepened in the absence of new economic stimulus or market support. Most Read Articles on Bloomberg The Hang Seng China Enterprise Index fell as much as 2.6% on Monday, approaching levels not seen since 2005, making it […]