Greater connection to the mainland would safeguard HK stability
If China can take the initiative in its competition with the US, it would build confidence among Hongkongers and inspire them to love the country while making the mainland more attractive from their perspective.
Hong Kong needs to introspect its future
No Hongkonger should be absent in the great discussion about the city's future. How Hong Kong can better integrate within the country is a topic more valuable than the “public opinion” trend in a specific election.
Time for HK pan-democrats to build consensus
Pan-democrats gained more seats, but they should maintain political sobriety. The young newly elected, in particular, should keep a distance from those who betray the country and Hong Kong, and have the courage to explore a new political path in accordance with the “one country, two systems” principle. Hong Kong is a part of China, and never will it belong to the US or the West. Only by keeping this in mind and acting accordingly will they have a solid political career.
Attempt to contain China is the real intention of Hong Kong bill
The HKSAR government should use all necessary measures to stop the violence, restore stability in the city, and punish the radical separatists and activists who would not hesitate to be traitors just for personal gain.
American elites expose ulterior motives on China
As the unrest escalates in Hong Kong, they have completely removed their academic veneer and showed their true anti-China intentions. We have become clearer about what they are really up to. But as it had happened several times in the past, their evil intentions will eventually collapse amid China's steady pace forward.
HK district council elections result needs rational analysis
The country will never abandon Hong Kong, and will never ignore the people and forces who love the motherland and the city. Hong Kong's problems need objective analysis and practical solutions. The country will always provide guarantees for Hong Kong.
How Western media paints a prostitution solicitor as a political victim
Western public opinion is telling a monstrous lie to the world against China. China is leading its people toward modernization but is portrayed as a dark country frequently violating human rights. People-centric China is promoting practical resolution of multiple issues and has achieved fruitful outcomes, but is criticized for “autocracy.” The current age is the most absurd one for Western public opinion.
Call it 'Support HK Violence Act'
Hong Kong's future is bound to that of the entire China, instead of the US.
Why Hong Kong middle class fails to see the sinister designs of radical protesters
The future of Hong Kong is in the hands of the middle-class, more of whom should make choices wisely and fulfill their obligations to society.
US steps up interventionism with Hong Kong bill
China must play the role of safeguarding national stakes and multilateral development interests under globalization, resolutely striking back at acts of US interventionism and promoting a new international economic and political order that is fair and equitable.
HK high court usurped its authority
Washington should not overestimate its cards to intervene in Hong Kong affairs. When it comes to cardinal issues of right and wrong, when Hong Kong faces historic choices, what the US has in its hand means nothing.
HK won't top Merkel's China trip agenda
We believe that when Merkel raised the Hong Kong affairs in Beijing, she was perfunctory. Hong Kong will never top the agenda of her trip. Merkel's words on Hong Kong will not affect exchanges between China and Germany.
Can an emergency be proclaimed in Hong Kong?
We believe that the discussion on whether to use the Emergency Regulations Ordinance is a right step for the Hong Kong community to combat violence. Hong Kong has many more available legal resources, and activating and mobilizing them will not only have an effect, but also help maintain the consistent logic of Hong Kong's existing legal system, and make the anti-riot measures strictly follow the rule of law.
MTR should avoid kowtowing to HK radical forces
Without a stable and prosperous Hong Kong, where is the future of the MTR and the Hong Kong people? The management of the MTR should not lose its way. It's time for the MTR to take a firm stand. It should do its part so that Hong Kong does not lose its tomorrow.
US can't influence Beijing's decision on HK
If Washington wants to link trade talks with Hong Kong under such circumstances, it so flatters itself.
HK unrest part of US attempt to spread its own brand of democracy
It is hoped that young Hongkongers can stop focusing on US rhetoric that aims to mislead the public, but inject more energy in the city's economic development and livelihood.
Futile for Washington to play HK card
The incident in Hong Kong won't be a repeat of the June 4th political incident in 1989. Washington will not be able to intimidate China by using the turmoil 30 years ago. China is much stronger and more mature, and its ability to manage complex situations has been greatly enhanced.
HK's future lies with China, not with the West
Only by ending the riots can Hong Kong get back to normal. The breeze blowing toward Hong Kong in the future must come from the mainland, not from the West.
Wise companies in Hong Kong ought to draw a clear line against violent protests
A group of violent protesters in Hong Kong organized a series of illegal rallies and violent protests that have had devastating effects on the local economy and people's well-being.
Rioters leave a mess at the No.2 bridge leading to CUHK
At the No.2 bridge that leads to the CUHK campus, rioters have left rubbish and created a mess. More than 1,000 masked men had entered the CUHK campus, disrupting the university's operations in the past few days.
Houston Rockets GM supports HK rioters, irritating Chinese netizens
The general manager of NBA team Houston Rockets posted a tweet on Saturday, saying he stands with Hong Kong rioters to fight for freedom, which angered Chinese netizens who demanded the team fires him.
HKers commemorate 70th anniversary of the founding of PRC
About a hundred of young people working in Hong Kong gathered at the Golden Bauhinia Square on Tuesday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.Photos: Zhao Juecheng/GT
HK residents muster in support of local teacher assaulted by radical protesters
Hundreds of HK residents congregated at the atrium of Amoy Plaza on Saturday afternoon in support of a local teacher surnamed Lee who was allegedly roughed up by radical protesters on Wednesday for singing the Chinese national anthem at the plaza.
People chorus Chinese national anthem in Hong Kong to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival
People participate in a flash mob at Olympian City in Hong Kong, south China, Sep 13, 2019. People chorused the Chinese national anthem during a flash mob in Hong Kong to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday.
Hong Kong Disneyland appears to lose luster following ongoing protests
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, as one of the most popular tourist attractions for Chinese mainland tourists, appears to have lost its luster. Though quite a few people patronized the resort on Tuesday, no sign of crowded queues were spotted, let alone many mainland travelers. Three months of violent protests have pushed the city toward chaos. Photos: Li Qiaoyi/GT
PLA garrison in Hong Kong completes 22nd routine rotation
PLA garrison in Hong Kong completes 22nd routine rotation
Safeguard Hong Kong assembly at Tamar Park in Hong Kong
Safeguard Hong Kong assembly at Tamar Park in Hong Kong attracts over 476,000 Hongkongers in the rain on Saturday. The silent majority speaks out: no more violence, no more divergence, no more chaos!
Members of Hong Kong China Chamber of Commerce express support for police
Members of Hong Kong China Chamber of Commerce express support for the Hong Kong police to strictly enforce the law at the Hong Kong Police Headquarters in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 14, 2019.
New teachers in HK to receive training on professional identity, integrity: report
Hong Kong education authorities are requiring local new teachers to receive training in professional integrity and values in the first few years of their career, starting next school year.
HK national security law 'likely' within one month
Setting up a new unit within the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) does not necessarily mean the capabilities of the Chinese mainland's affiliated national security agency in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in enforcing the law would be weakened.
Pompeo slammed for chiding HSBC's support of HK national security law
Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday bashed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for sowing discord and stirring up trouble over issues involving China's decision on the national security legislation in Hong Kong, calling some US politicians for being narrow-minded and ridiculous in dividing people around the world into only two types: those attacking China along with the US and those under the coercion of China.
Star sergeant writes letter of thanks to HK police on anniversary of protests
A well-known Hong Kong police officer issued a letter of thanks on social media on Tuesday, the anniversary of the anti-extradition bill protests, to express his appreciation for all Hong Kong police's sacrifices when facing riots, highlighting their development over the year and the toughness of the current police commissioner.
Will HSBC face 'reprisals' in China due to UK's decision on Huawei?
When HSBC Chairman Mark Tucker reportedly claimed the bank's business could face reprisals in China if the British government were to ban Huawei's equipment from the construction of the country's next-generation 5G telecoms networks, the bank appeared to be sliding into a political rift between China and the UK.
HKSAR eases COVID-19 quarantine for locally listed firms
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday announced a new program that eases quarantine rules for some of the largest companies listed in the city.
Education on Chinese history and national identity needs to be boosted in Hong Kong: experts
As the Ministry of Education is in its annual process of selecting and dispatching teachers from the Chinese mainland to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, some experts and officials are calling for a boost to education on Chinese history and national identity among students and teachers.
Doubt remains over building 'Hong Kong town' in Greater Bay Area
A yearning for home seems to have in many cases left a bitter taste in the mouths of dream chasers in Hong Kong, the most expensive city on the planet in which to own a home. The bitterness is apparently intensified by a long waiting list for public rental housing.
Arrest of Jimmy Lai signals HK govt's enhanced enforcement after months-long riots
The Hong Kong Police Force detained several Hong Kong riot leaders including Apple Daily founder Jimy Lai Chee-ying and pan-democratic figures Lee Cheuk-yan and Yeung Sum on Friday for taking part in an illegal assembly and criminal intimidation.
Johns Hopkins students protest speeches by Joshua Wong, Nathan Law
More than 100 Chinese students at Johns Hopkins University in the US on Thursday night (US time) protested against speeches made by Hong Kong secessionists Joshua Wong Chi-fung and Nathan Law Kwun-chung.
Netizens angered by HK opposition slogans on Little Mermaid
Danish police said Monday they have not found anyone responsible for vandalizing the country's most famous statue with Hong Kong protesters' slogans.
Hong Kong rioters go on rampage in protest on New Year's Day
Rioters wreak havoc again in Hong Kong on New Year's day, smashing HSBC and China Life Insurance branches, setting barricades and fire on streets, hurling petrol bombs on roads, and spray-painting insulting words on a High Court wall.