Hong Kong leader says new Trump presidency ‘good start’ for US-China relations, warns against ‘interference’

[HKFP] - 01/21/2025

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has said Donald Trump’s new administration marks a “good start” for US-China relations, but he warned against attempts at political “interference.” Speaking to reporters on Tuesday shortly after Trump was sworn in, Lee said that the Hong Kong government would (…)



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Tourism, student housing to give Hong Kong’s hotel assets a bump, experts say
A promising year awaits hoteliers as tourism rebounds and owners looking to sell their assets for better prices, (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
Hong Kong sends team to Bangkok to help victim of Southeast Asian scam farm
Man, 29, released from scam compound in Myanmar but could be detained in Thailand for weeks.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
Use step platforms, NGO says after Hong Kong worker dies following fall from wooden ladder
A Hong Kong labour group has called workers to use step platforms after a worker died following a fall from a wooden (…)
[HKFP] - 21/01/2025
Hong Kong is embracing change to revitalise its tourism sector
While upgrading its abundant visitor attractions, the city is also developing new source markets and products to (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
Hong Kong’s John Lee hoping for ‘positive relations’ with US under Trump
But city leader warns against any attempts to interfere politically in Hong Kong’s political and judicial affairs.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
Leaders from China, EU, Ukraine take stage in Davos as second Trump presidency casts shadow over gathering
By Raziye Akkoc With Donald Trump back as US president with his confrontational style, Chinese, European and (…)
[HKFP] - 21/01/2025
Hong Kong minister voices concern over Greater Bay Airlines flight cancellations
Transport bureau says Mable Chan has reached out to airline executives, while carrier has assured it will help (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
Over 100 Hongkongers report mild tremors after magnitude 6.4 quake hits Taiwan
Earthquake strikes Taiwan at 12.17am on Tuesday at depth of around 10km.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
Hong Kong’s twin panda cubs to meet public on February 16, John Lee says
Chief executive also says an event to name the bears will be held ‘to bring more warmth and joy’.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025
1 more victim rescued from scam farm but 10 still detained in Myanmar, Hong Kong leader says
Another Hongkonger has been rescued from a scam farm, leaving a total of 10 Hong Kong residents still detained in (…)
[HKFP] - 21/01/2025
Hong Kong, Macau link bond clearance systems to create larger market for fundraising
Four new bond issuances worth 3.2 billion patacas (US$401 million), plus 18 secondary-market transactions, settled (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/01/2025