# Hong Kong
Latest news and articles about Hong Kong
Total: 12 articles found
PLA's New‑Year Video Seeks to Humanize Hong Kong Garrison and Normalize Presence
The PLA garrison in Hong Kong released a Lunar New Year video that frames soldiers' holiday duty as an act of companionship and civic service. The clip is a targeted soft‑power effort to humanize the military presence in the city and to normalize its role amid ongoing political sensitivities.
Hong Kong’s Quiet Comeback: From ‘Finance-Only’ to a Bay‑Area Tech Partner
Hong Kong posted a stronger growth profile in 2025, driven by export demand, a services rebound and renewed capital‑market activity. Policy moves to develop a northern innovation cluster linked to Shenzhen are beginning to produce measurable results, challenging the notion that the city is solely a financial centre.
China Tells Foreign Powers ‘Hands Off’ Hong Kong, Insisting Its Rule of Law Is Unshakable
China’s Foreign Ministry declared Hong Kong’s rule of law ‘unshakable’ and rejected foreign commentary on the city’s affairs, framing such criticism as improper interference. The statement underscores Beijing’s determination to treat Hong Kong policy as a sovereign matter and signals potential diplomatic friction with Western governments and continued uncertainty for businesses and rights advocates.
Beijing Defends 20‑Year Jail Term for Jimmy Lai as a Sovereign Judicial Matter
China’s Foreign Ministry has defended the 20‑year prison sentence of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai as a domestic judicial matter and warned against foreign interference. The ruling underscores Beijing’s determination to enforce national security in the city and sharpens diplomatic tensions with Western governments while increasing political risk for businesses in Hong Kong.
China Tightens Noose on Tokenised Assets: Domestic Ban on RWA Tokenisation and Offshore Clampdown on RMB Stablecoins
China has tightened crypto regulation by banning onshore tokenisation of real-world assets and forbidding domestic parties from issuing RMB-pegged stablecoins overseas. The twin actions aim to curb disguised fundraising, clarify legal ties between tokens and underlying assets, block cross-border regulatory arbitrage, and steer activity into sanctioned, supervised channels.
Beijing Defends 20‑Year Jail Term for Jimmy Lai as Foreign Interference Claims Fly
China’s Foreign Ministry defended the 20‑year jail sentence for Hong Kong activist and media owner Jimmy Lai, calling criticism external interference and labeling Lai a disruptive, anti‑China figure. The ruling underscores Beijing’s tightened control over dissent in Hong Kong and will reverberate through diplomatic channels and local civil society.
Priced to Prey: How Staged 'Auctions' Are Extracting Millions from China's Small-Time Collectors
Scammers posing as auction houses and foreign buyers are targeting ordinary Chinese collectors with high-pressure valuations and demands for seller-side guarantee deposits. They stage “private” or overseas sales, employ fake bidders, then declare lots unsold and withhold deposits under contractual pretexts. The fraud exploits information asymmetries in the antiques market, weak cross-border enforcement and social stigma that keeps victims silent.
China Tightens the Noose on Crypto: RMB‑Pegged Stablecoins Banned Abroad and RWA Tokenization Curtailed
China has issued stringent new rules that ban the overseas issuance of renminbi‑pegged stablecoins without approval and place heavy restrictions on tokenizing domestic assets for issuance abroad. The policy bundle, coordinated by the central bank and eight departments and accompanied by CSRC guidance on RWA tokenization, closes perceived regulatory gaps while creating a filing pathway for compliant projects.
‘Shared Massage-Chair’ IPO Collapses Within Two Months as Safety and Scale Doubts Emerge
LeMo Technology’s Hong Kong-listed shares halved within two months of its December 2025 IPO, tumbling to HK$18.84 on 6 February 2026 amid sharp intra-day sell-offs. Investor confidence soured after safety incidents, poor customer reviews and investigative reports that questioned the authenticity of the company’s claimed device deployments.
Beijing Condemns Panama Court Ruling on Canal Port Contracts as Attack on Rule‑of‑Law and Investment
Panama's top court voided the renewal of concession agreements for two Panama Canal‑adjacent ports operated by a Hong Kong company, prompting forceful protests from Beijing and the Hong Kong government. China characterized the ruling as legally unfounded, politically driven and damaging to Panama’s investment climate, and warned it would take necessary steps to defend its company’s rights.
Precious‑metals Rout and Telecom Tax Hike Drag Hong Kong Stocks; Hang Seng Tech Falls 3.4%
Hong Kong markets slipped as a sharp drop in gold and silver hammered miners and a VAT increase on telecom value‑added services pressured the three major operators. The Hang Seng fell 2.23% and the tech‑heavy Hang Seng TECH lost 3.36%, with notable declines across chips, autos and precious‑metals stocks.
Gold Surge and Sector Rotation Lift Hong Kong Stocks: Hang Seng Climbs 2.6% as Miners, Property and EVs Rally
Hong Kong stocks rallied on Wednesday, led by gold miners, property developers and electric-vehicle makers, pushing the Hang Seng up 2.58%. Spot gold hitting new highs drove a miners' rally even as investors cheered signs of regulatory easing for some developers and continued strength in domestic EV and semiconductor names.