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Panama Seizes CK Hutchison Ports in Canal Showdown
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Panama Seizes CK Hutchison Ports in Canal Showdown

Ho Yi Lam February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Beijing-linked conglomerate loses two strategic terminals as US-China rivalry reshapes global trade Panama Takes Control of Two Canal Ports From Hong Kong Giant CK HutchisonIn a dramatic escalation of geopolitical tensions surrounding one of the world's most vital shipping corridors, Panamanian authorities physically seized control of two strategic Panama Canal ports on February 24, 2026, removing employees of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison from the Balboa and Cristobal terminals and handing temporary operations to Danish shipping giant Maersk and Geneva-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).The takeover follows a ruling by Panama's Supreme Court in late January declaring CK Hutchison's concession contracts unconstitutional, a verdict that became legally binding when published in Panama's official gazette on February 24. CK Hutchison's subsidiary, Panama Ports Company (PPC), had operated both terminals for nearly three decades under concessions most recently renewed in 2021 for another 25 years.Employees Threatened With Criminal ProsecutionCK Hutchison said in a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that Panamanian authorities made "direct physical entrance" into both terminals and assumed administrative and operational control. Company staff were told to leave immediately and threatened with criminal prosecution if they refused to comply or attempted to maintain contact with the firm.The company called the entire process unlawful, saying the court ruling, the executive decree, the termination of PPC's concession, and the physical takeover…

How Hong Kong Became Russia’s Tech Lifeline in Ukraine War
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How Hong Kong Became Russia’s Tech Lifeline in Ukraine War

Ho Yi Lam February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Investigators find city firms shipped $28 million in Western military components to Moscow with no sanctions penalty Hong Kong Companies Funneling European Military Technology to Russia, Investigators FindHong Kong has become the world's most important transshipment node for routing Western military technology to Russia's war machine in Ukraine, according to a damning new investigative report published by the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation and reported by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists in February 2026. The findings reveal that a small group of Hong Kong and mainland China-based traders have moved hundreds of semiconductors, sensors, electrical connectors, and microchip components -- many of them produced by major European technology companies -- into Russian weapons systems, all while evading international sanctions.The report, titled "Bypassing the Blockade," is based on Ukraine's defense ministry database of foreign components recovered from destroyed or captured Russian weapons, cross-referenced with export records and corporate filings. The findings are the latest in a series of CFHK investigations that have identified Hong Kong as the premier global conduit for procuring Western technology for Russia, Iran, and North Korea -- a role that the city's government has enabled by refusing to enforce any Western sanctions, recognizing only those imposed by the United Nations.Seven Traders, Twenty Companies, One Deadly PipelineResearchers identified seven Hong Kong and China-based traders who…

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China’s Financial Superpower Ambitions Run Through Hong Kong
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China’s Financial Superpower Ambitions Run Through Hong Kong

Tsz Yan February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Beijing seeks to leverage the city's markets for global yuan dominance, but democracy's collapse undermines the strategy Beijing Bets on…

China Wants Hong Kong to Be Its Gold Trading Powerhouse
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China Wants Hong Kong to Be Its Gold Trading Powerhouse

Ching Yi Ho February 25, 2026

Beijing eyes the city as a strategic hub to challenge London and New York for global bullion market dominance Beijing…

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Why Hong Kong’s Collapse Was Twenty Years in the Making

Why Hong Kong’s Collapse Was Twenty Years in the Making

The Long Arc of Communist Reconsolidation Hong Kong's democratic collapse is often dated to recent years, but this framing obscures…

How Hong Kong’s Legal Profession Was Broken From the Inside

How Hong Kong’s Legal Profession Was Broken From the Inside

The CCP's Capture of Lawyers, Bar Associations, and Due Process The Chinese Communist Party did not need to abolish Hong…

How Hong Kong’s Economy Was Used to Discipline Democracy

How Hong Kong’s Economy Was Used to Discipline Democracy

The CCP's Conversion of Markets Into Political Leverage For years, Hong Kong's economic success was cited as proof that political…

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How Hong Kong’s Legal Profession Was Broken From the Inside
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How Hong Kong’s Legal Profession Was Broken From the Inside

Athena LaiFebruary 25, 2026February 12, 2026

How Hong Kong’s Legal Profession Was Broken From the Inside – The CCP’s Capture of Lawyers, Bar Associations, and Due Process

Why Hong Kong’s Collapse Was Twenty Years in the Making
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Why Hong Kong’s Collapse Was Twenty Years in the Making

Athena LaiFebruary 25, 2026February 12, 2026

Why Hong Kong’s Collapse Was Twenty Years in the Making – The Long Arc of Communist Reconsolidation

Consensus Hong Kong Positions Cryptocurrency Hub Amid Regulatory Evolution
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Consensus Hong Kong Positions Cryptocurrency Hub Amid Regulatory Evolution

Hoi LamFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Consensus Hong Kong Positions Cryptocurrency Hub Amid Regulatory Evolution – Industry leaders gather as city advances stablecoin licensing despite Beijing’s crypto reservations

Chinese Investment Banks Face Talent Shortage Amid Hong Kong IPO Boom
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Chinese Investment Banks Face Talent Shortage Amid Hong Kong IPO Boom

Wing SumFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Chinese Investment Banks Face Talent Shortage Amid Hong Kong IPO Boom – Growing listing activity tests capacity of financial institutions to meet regulatory requirements

Investors Rush to Bet on Hong Kong Stock Connect After Strong Returns
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Investors Rush to Bet on Hong Kong Stock Connect After Strong Returns

Man YiFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Investors Rush to Bet on Hong Kong Stock Connect After Strong Returns – Mainland funds target stocks eligible for cross-border trading link amid market optimism

Hong Kong Braces for Record 11.38 Million Border Crossings During Lunar New Year
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Hong Kong Braces for Record 11.38 Million Border Crossings During Lunar New Year

Sze Wing LeeFebruary 12, 2026

Hong Kong Braces for Record 11.38 Million Border Crossings During Lunar New Year – Immigration officials project 16% surge as residents and visitors celebrate across mainland China

Hong Kong Leader Praises Lengthy Jail Sentence for Jimmy Lai as Justice Prevails
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Hong Kong Leader Praises Lengthy Jail Sentence for Jimmy Lai as Justice Prevails

Bobbie Jo GentryFebruary 12, 2026

Hong Kong Leader Praises Lengthy Jail Sentence for Jimmy Lai as Justice Prevails – Chief Executive describes media mogul’s two-decade term as appropriate punishment for serious crimes

Press Freedom in Crisis as Hong Kong Court Sentences Jimmy Lai to 20 Years
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Press Freedom in Crisis as Hong Kong Court Sentences Jimmy Lai to 20 Years

Bobbie Jo GentryFebruary 12, 2026

Press Freedom in Crisis as Hong Kong Court Sentences Jimmy Lai to 20 Years – Media tycoon receives harshest punishment under national security law in landmark case

Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Given 20-Year Sentence in Hong Kong National Security Case
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Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Given 20-Year Sentence in Hong Kong National Security Case

Athena LaiFebruary 12, 2026

Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Given 20-Year Sentence in Hong Kong National Security Case – Longest term yet under security law raises concerns about declining press freedom in the city

Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 Brings 240 Global Galleries to Showcase Contemporary Art Excellence
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Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 Brings 240 Global Galleries to Showcase Contemporary Art Excellence

Yee Man AuFebruary 12, 2026

Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 Brings 240 Global Galleries to Showcase Contemporary Art Excellence – International art fair returns with first-time exhibitors and new curatorial initiatives

Jimmy Lai Handed 20-Year Prison Term in Landmark Hong Kong Trial
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Jimmy Lai Handed 20-Year Prison Term in Landmark Hong Kong Trial

Wai Ling FungFebruary 12, 2026

Jimmy Lai Handed 20-Year Prison Term in Landmark Hong Kong Trial – Sentence marks turning point for press freedom and political expression under security law

Why Hong Kong’s Collapse Was Predictable
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Why Hong Kong’s Collapse Was Predictable

Athena LaiFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Why Hong Kong’s Collapse Was Predictable – The Authoritarian Pattern Democracies Ignored

Hong Kong-Based zkMe Technology Wins Major Prize at Consensus Blockchain Summit
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Hong Kong-Based zkMe Technology Wins Major Prize at Consensus Blockchain Summit

Wing SumFebruary 11, 2026

Hong Kong-Based zkMe Technology Wins Major Prize at Consensus Blockchain Summit – DePin company secures 20,000 USD award at competitive PitchFest event showcasing Web3 innovation

Hong Kong Leader Defends Jimmy Lai’s Harsh Sentence as Upholding Justice
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Hong Kong Leader Defends Jimmy Lai’s Harsh Sentence as Upholding Justice

Sze Wing LeeFebruary 11, 2026

Hong Kong Leader Defends Jimmy Lai’s Harsh Sentence as Upholding Justice – Chief Executive John Lee describes 20-year term as proportionate response to serious criminal conduct

Henderson Land’s Lee Brothers Drive Green Innovation Alongside Hong Kong Development Empire
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Henderson Land’s Lee Brothers Drive Green Innovation Alongside Hong Kong Development Empire

Jessica LamFebruary 11, 2026

Henderson Land’s Lee Brothers Drive Green Innovation Alongside Hong Kong Development Empire – Peter and Martin Lee combine flagship Central projects with clean energy investments

HP Devices Integrate Advanced AI Technologies
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HP Devices Integrate Advanced AI Technologies

Yee Man AuFebruary 11, 2026

HP Devices Integrate Advanced AI Technologies – HP explores AI integration across hardware and software

Hong Kong Gold Traders Report Surging Demand Ahead of Lunar New Year Despite Near-Record Prices
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Hong Kong Gold Traders Report Surging Demand Ahead of Lunar New Year Despite Near-Record Prices

Pui Yi CheungFebruary 11, 2026

Hong Kong Gold Traders Report Surging Demand Ahead of Lunar New Year Despite Near-Record Prices – Retail buyers snap up bars and coins as gifts while trading volumes soar compared to 2025

Hong Kong Food Culture Reaches Your Doorstep Through New Delivery Services
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Hong Kong Food Culture Reaches Your Doorstep Through New Delivery Services

Wai Ling FungFebruary 11, 2026

Hong Kong Food Culture Reaches Your Doorstep Through New Delivery Services – Traditional Cantonese dining experiences now accessible via modern logistics networks

Hong Kong Remembers Beloved Actors Lost in 2025: A Year of Mourning for Entertainment Icons
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Hong Kong Remembers Beloved Actors Lost in 2025: A Year of Mourning for Entertainment Icons

Athena LaiFebruary 11, 2026

Hong Kong Remembers Beloved Actors Lost in 2025: A Year of Mourning for Entertainment Icons – Community reflects on passing of nine cherished performers who shaped city’s cultural heritage

Hong Kong Arts Organizations Launch Video Content on Cathay Pacific Flights Showcasing Cultural District
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Hong Kong Arts Organizations Launch Video Content on Cathay Pacific Flights Showcasing Cultural District

Athena LaiFebruary 11, 2026

Hong Kong Arts Organizations Launch Video Content on Cathay Pacific Flights Showcasing Cultural District – WestK collaboration brings performing arts programming to international airline passengers

Hong Kong Comic Arts Celebrated in New Exhibition Showcasing Local Illustration Talent
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Hong Kong Comic Arts Celebrated in New Exhibition Showcasing Local Illustration Talent

Athena LaiFebruary 11, 2026

Hong Kong Comic Arts Celebrated in New Exhibition Showcasing Local Illustration Talent – Showcase highlights city’s rich tradition of visual storytelling and contemporary comic creation

Hong Kong Stocks Rise on Positive Holiday Bias
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Hong Kong Stocks Rise on Positive Holiday Bias

Emily ChanFebruary 11, 2026

Hong Kong Stocks Rise on Positive Holiday Bias – Markets gain ahead of Lunar New Year

Hong Kong Comic Arts Exhibition Celebrates Local Illustration Talent and Visual Storytelling Traditions
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Hong Kong Comic Arts Exhibition Celebrates Local Illustration Talent and Visual Storytelling Traditions

Athena LaiFebruary 11, 2026

Hong Kong Comic Arts Exhibition Celebrates Local Illustration Talent and Visual Storytelling Traditions – Showcase highlights city’s rich manhua heritage and contemporary creative practices

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