... rtificial islands in the disputed waters with Russia’s seizure of Crimea and saying that China’s access to the islands “is not going to be allowed”. As to how this would be done, he said: “The way we’ ...More
EJ Insight2017-01-16
A two-day cleanup campaign at Tung Lung Island, off the tip of Clear Water Bay Peninsula, has helped remove as many as 190 bags of garbage, mostly styrofoam containers and plastic bottles. Nearly 100 ...More
EJ Insight2017-01-16
... ld on the island, prompting an investigation and the eventual arrest of Chang. When questioned, Chang told the police that he purchased some cartons of beer from a vendor on Taobao, Alibaba Group's fl ...More
EJ Insight2017-01-13
... Hong Kong Island Regional Headquarters and the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau. The department did not rule out the possibility of more arrests. It said it respects the public's freedom of speech and ...More
EJ Insight2017-01-12
Hong Kong has welcomed its first new rail line in more than a decade – the long-awaited 7.4-kilometer South Island Line, linking Ocean Park, Wong Chuk Hang and Ap Lei Chau with Admiralty, which was in ...More
EJ Insight2017-01-10
... izing the island as Taiwan, not China. This may well become a trend. Because of its economic importance, other countries need to have dealings with Taiwan and they need to call it something. If the n ...More
EJ Insight2017-01-09
Hong Kong Island has a few historic houses named after their exterior color -- the Blue House, Green House, Yellow House and Orange House. The four renowned houses are all in the Wan Chai neighborhood ...More
EJ Insight2016-12-30
MTR's new South Island Line (East) rail link saw services get disrupted for about half an hour on Thursday following a power failure at stations along the route. Following the incident, which happened ...More
EJ Insight2016-12-30
MTR’s new South Island Line (East) began operations on Wednesday after a delay, marking the first time the rail network has reached all 18 districts. Commuters joined hundreds of passengers who waited ...More
EJ Insight2016-12-29
... iwan. The island nation has annoyed China by siding with the US on issues such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the South China Sea. There are signs that Hong Kong is acting under Beijing’s direct ...More
EJ Insight2016-12-28
Taiwan accused China of using Sao Tome and Principe's financial woes to push its "one China" policy after the small West African state ended ties with the self-ruled island. Taiwan Foreign Minister Da ...More
EJ Insight2016-12-21
Since the MTR Island line was extended to Kennedy Town, new restaurants have mushroomed in the neighborhood. Some time ago, a gweilo friend brought me to Mangiare, a small hub in Cadogan Street that s ...More
EJ Insight2016-12-16
... ions, the island could be dealt a heavy blow. Let’s just wait and see how Tsai would react to the new threat. This article appeared in the Hong Kong Economic Journal on Dec. 14. Translation by Julie Z ...More
EJ Insight2016-12-15
... dedicated Island East Merchandise Pick-up Point in Shau Kei Wan. Items are ready for next-day pick-up after ordering in-store —quicker than online purchase and home delivery. Indigo launched its click ...More
EJ Insight2016-12-13
... new South Island Line, which is scheduled to begin operations on Dec. 28, will help bring in more visitors. Meanwhile, two hotels coming up near the park and a upcoming water park can also shore up bu ...More
EJ Insight2016-12-08
... governing island that Beijing regards as a renegade province. Her call with Trump on Friday was the first between a US president-elect or president and a Taiwanese leader since President Jimmy Carter ...More
EJ Insight2016-12-07
Hong Kong's rail network will reach all 18 districts of the territory when MTR Corp. Ltd. opens the South Island Line on Dec. 28. Lincoln Leong Kwok-kuen, the company's chief executive, said the new r ...More
EJ Insight2016-12-06
... rn Lantau island and Golden Beach in Tuen Mun, he was surprised to see some local residents joining him in the campaign. This led him to believe that he was doing a worthwhile endeavor, and he decided ...More
EJ Insight2016-12-06
... 003 Rhode Island nightclub fire. Chris Nechodom, 30, said he arrived early at the party, which featured electronic dance music, and was on the ground floor when he saw flames race across the ceiling. ...More
EJ Insight2016-12-05
China called on Taiwan to stay out of Hong Kong affairs, saying some politicians from the island are "talking nonsense" about developments in the former British colony. Responding to comments from Tai ...More
EJ Insight2016-12-01
