Category: Hong Kong

‘Don’t Play With Fire’ Review: An Incendiary 1980s Hong Kong

The New York Times – Movies:
Aggrieved teenagers rampage in Tsui Hark’s restored New Wave crime thriller that mixes bloodshed and politics.
Shein’s Lackluster Debut Shows a Fast-Fashion Model Left Behind

The New York Times – Business:
Squeezed by new trade rules, shrinking market share and labor concerns, Shein’s share decline in Hong Kong on Tuesday is a sign investors have moved on.
China Pushes Back After Trump Tightens the Screws on Iran

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration risks a clash with Beijing as it tries to cut off Iran’s economic lifelines without upending a fragile U.S.-China truce.
Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai

The New York Times – Travel:
The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.
How Geopolitics Threaten K-Pop’s Ambitions in China

The New York Times – Business:
Japanese members of some K-pop bands have been absent from recent concerts in China. Experts say that’s linked to tension between Tokyo and Beijing.
Ozempic Is About to Go Generic in India, China and Canada

The New York Times – Business:
In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.
Panama Court Strikes Down Hong Kong Firm’s Canal Contract

President Trump has said he wants American control of the canal, putting the longtime ports operator, CK Hutchison, in the cross-hairs of the U.S.-China trade conflict.
Vintage Watch Dealer Goes Her Own Way

Last year, Zoe Abelson left Hong Kong and the security of a full-time job. Now, based in New York, she searches for the watches of her clients’ dreams.
What Went Wrong Before Hong Kong’s Inferno

Records show how government departments played down residents’ warnings about corrupt practices and substandard materials that fueled the deadly blaze.
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Firefighters were struggling to bring the blaze under control in a densely populated complex in the city’s northern Tai Po district hours after it started.
Huge Fire Engulfs Apartment Buildings in Hong Kong

Firefighters tried to douse the blaze at an apartment complex in the city’s northern Tai Po district, which reports say killed at least four people.
Hong Kong’s Global Style: How Locals and Tourists Shape Its Fashion Identity

Residents and visitors from all over give the city a diverse visual flavor.