Tag: handover
John Lee: the former Hong Kong cop Beijing trusts is sworn in
by Xinqi SU HONG KONG, July 1, 2022 (AFP) – John Lee, a former beat cop who became Hong Kong’s security chief and played a key role in suppressing democracy protests, became the business hub’s new leader on Friday in a ceremony overseen by Chinese President Xi Jinping. “It is the greatest honour for me today to shoulder this historic mission given to me by the central authorities and the people of Hong Kong,” Lee […]
Hong Kong economy faces uncertain future 25 years after handover
by Holmes CHAN Agence France Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) — When Hong Kong transitioned from British to Chinese rule, Edmond Hui was a floor trader at the bustling stock exchange, witnessing the roaring growth of a city at the crossroads of the West and Asia. Under a deal signed with Britain ahead of the 1997 handover, China promised Hong Kong could keep its capitalist system for 50 years, an arrangement that helped the city […]
Duterte to attend Balangiga bells turnover in Eastern Samar, after all
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte will attend the official turnover of the Balangiga bells in Eastern Samar on Saturday, after all. This was, according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, after the President himself “made changes in his schedule” due to the “persistent requests from the people of Eastern Samar who look forward” to him personally bringing the bells to Balangiga. Earlier, Panelo said “pressing matters of governance” would keep Duterte from attending the official turnover in […]
Tens of thousands in Hong Kong rally at handover anniversary
(Reuters) — Tens of thousands rallied for free elections in Hong Kong on Wednesday (July 1) as the city marks the 18th anniversary of its return to China. The annual demonstration took place nearly two weeks after Hong Kong’s legislature vetoed a Beijing-backed electoral reform proposal that had triggered sometimes violent protests in the city, presenting Beijing with one of its most serious challenges in years. Protest organizer and convener of the Civil Human Rights […]
