Author Archives: biglychee

Secretary for Security Chris Tang issues a response to Ming Pao‘s response to his earlier response after a reporter asked him a question he didn’t like. Details at HKFP, which adds… Over the past two years, the Hong Kong government … Continue reading →

The Standard reports that Hong Kong Talent Engage (it’s a thing) is posting a video on China’s Little Red Book social media platform warning would-be skilled Mainland migrants of the dangers of scams when they get a visa to work … Continue reading →

New Bloom describes how China’s ‘soft power’ has failed to work in Taiwan. Essentially: Chinese popular culture has become politicized and alienating to Taiwanese; punishment of Taiwan companies that fail to endorse Beijing’s line has similarly alienated public opinion; and … Continue reading →

The SCMP reports on the office glut… How do you solve a 15-million-sq-ft empty office space problem in Hong Kong, a size larger than all the space in existing prime office buildings in the city’s main business district in Central? … Continue reading →

Mark Simon on the CK Hutchison ports drama… If they come for Li, they will come for anyone.  It is impossible to state that Hong Kong is a safe investor environment, when even Li is defenseless. If the largest, most … Continue reading →

…Not with a bang, but yacht tourism. HKFP reports a Baptist U survey finding that low-income new Mainland immigrants in Hong Kong are earning less than they were in 2019… It found that among those who were employed, 65 per … Continue reading →

Wondering about how the CK Hutchison-Beijing problem will be resolved. Over the years, CKH has invested more and more internationally, and now less than 15% of the company’s revenues come from China/Hong Kong. Maybe in another couple of years, we’ll … Continue reading →

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee joins the hand-wringing over CK Hutchison’s sale of ports… There have been “extensive discussions in society about the issue,” which reflects “society’s concerns over the matter,” Lee said. “The Hong Kong SAR government urges … Continue reading →

There was Cheng Yu-tung GBM back in 2016, aged 91. Stanley Ho GBM GLM GBS GML OBE in 2020, at the age of 98. Lui Che Woo, GBM, GBS, MBE, JP in 2024, aged 95. And now Lee Shau-kee GBM, … Continue reading →

Maybe Hong Kong officials should read this HKFP piece on Mainlanders who apply for talent visas to come to the city – but don’t come… “Ultimately, does it make any difference between going to Hong Kong and staying in mainland … Continue reading →