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Acclaimed Films Take Home Top Honors at Hong Kong International Film Festival Awards

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Hong Kong, China – “Snow in Midsummer” emerged victorious as the best film for young cinema competition (Chinese-language) at the Hong Kong International Film Festival. The film delves into the 1969 massacre of Malaysian Chinese during political unrest following an election. Liang Ming clinched the Best Director award for “Carefree Days,” while Lyu Xingchen, the female lead in the film, was honored with the Best Actress award. The accolade for Best Actor went to Jason King for his performance in “A Journey in Spring.” In the non-Chinese film category, “Sons” by Gustav Moeller was declared … Read more

Wave of Emigration and Adaptation Sweeps Hong Kong Following New National Security Law

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HONG KONG – Life in Hong Kong appears unchanged on the surface after the implementation of a new national security law. Unlike the 2020 security law, which sparked widespread protests, the recent law has not resulted in any high-profile arrests or newsroom raids. However, beneath the surface, there is a subtle and quiet wave of adaptation among the city’s residents who are now living under the threat of more extensive restrictions. The law, known locally as Article 23, took effect on March 23 and has prompted many Hong Kong residents to consider emigration as a … Read more

Radio Free Asia Shuts Down Hong Kong Bureau Due to Concerns Over New National Security Law

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HONG KONG – Radio Free Asia has made the decision to close its bureau in Hong Kong, citing concerns for the safety of its staff following the implementation of Article 23, a new national security law. The law, enacted by the Hong Kong government, has raised serious questions about the ability of Radio Free Asia to operate safely in the Chinese territory. “Actions by Hong Kong authorities, including referring to RFA as a ‘foreign force,’ raise serious questions about our ability to operate in safety with the enactment of Article 23,” said Bay Fang, the … Read more

Hong Kong Legislature Fast Tracks Controversial National Security Law, Sparking Concerns over Civil Liberties

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HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s legislators convened in a special session on Tuesday to resume the debate over a proposed national security law. The legislation aims to grant the government greater power to suppress dissent in the southern Chinese city. This law is seen as the latest move in a broader political crackdown following the pro-democracy protests in 2019 and builds upon a similar law imposed by Beijing four years ago that has significantly silenced opposition voices in Hong Kong. The special session, held a day before the regular legislative sessions, indicates the government’s … Read more