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Hong Kong Bets on Innovation to Anchor Its Future
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Hong Kong Bets on Innovation to Anchor Its Future

Athena Lai February 25, 2026

The city's 2026 budget breaks new ground with its first national manufacturing hub outside mainland China A Budget Built Around Technology Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po used his 2026-27 budget address to signal a decisive pivot toward science, technology, and artificial intelligence as the city seeks to reposition itself as an innovation powerhouse in the region. The announcement that received the most attention was confirmation that Hong Kong would establish the first national manufacturing innovation centre to be located outside mainland China. The move is framed as part of Hong Kong's integration into Beijing's 15th Five-Year Plan, which runs from 2026 to 2030. What the Innovation Centre Means Manufacturing innovation centres in China are typically dedicated facilities focused on advancing specific industrial technologies, bringing together research institutions, enterprises, and government investment to accelerate commercialization. Establishing one in Hong Kong rather than on the mainland is significant symbolically, suggesting Beijing is willing to recognize the city's distinct research ecosystem and institutional strengths as assets worth leveraging rather than absorbing. Chan announced the city would seek HK$20 billion in funding for a cross-border innovation and technology hub and the San Tin Technopole development zone near the border with Shenzhen. The Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone is also positioned as key infrastructure for the new industrial push.…

How the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Story Was Framed
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How the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Story Was Framed

Athena Lai February 25, 2026

How the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Story Was Framed to Provoke, Not Inform When headlines from outlets such as The Guardian report that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor "charged massages to taxpayers," they are not simply relaying neutral information. They are constructing a narrative. And the construction matters. Because this story is not built around documented financial proof. It is built around selective emphasis, loaded phrasing, and omission of normal administrative context. Understanding how that machinery operates is more important than the headline itself. Let's break down how that works. The Headline Implies Certainty the Article Cannot Prove The headline states the claim in declarative form: Charged massages to taxpayer. That phrasing suggests receipts confirmed, payment processed, a rule broken, and misconduct established. But the article itself relies on former civil servants recalling objections, anonymous sources, allegations years after the fact, no published receipts, and no adjudicated finding. That is not confirmation. That is hearsay layered through institutional memory. The structure is deliberate. The certainty lives in the headline. The ambiguity lives in paragraph twelve. Most readers do not reach paragraph twelve. That is not an accident. Research from the American Press Institute consistently shows that a majority of readers engage only with headlines and opening paragraphs — meaning the evidentiary qualifiers buried deep in an article functionally do not exist for most of the audience. The Strategic Use of…

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Hong Kong Home Prices Surge Toward Double-Digit Gains
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Hong Kong Home Prices Surge Toward Double-Digit Gains

Athena Lai February 25, 2026

Eight straight months of gains have Wall Street banks racing to upgrade their forecasts Hong Kong's Housing Market Wakes Up…

Hong Kong’s Historic Raid on the Exchange Fund Signals a New Kind of Governance
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Hong Kong’s Historic Raid on the Exchange Fund Signals a New Kind of Governance

Athena Lai February 25, 2026

For the first time in 40 years the city will draw from its peg defense reserve -- and the destination…

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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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Ka Ying Rising Chases History at Sha Tin
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Ka Ying Rising Chases History at Sha Tin

Emily ChanFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Ka Ying Rising Chases History at Sha Tin – Hong Kong’s unbeaten champion goes for a record 18th straight win in the Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup

Hong Kong Stablecoins: The Gold Story Is Mostly Hype
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Hong Kong Stablecoins: The Gold Story Is Mostly Hype

Sarah LauFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Hong Kong Stablecoins: The Gold Story Is Mostly Hype – Beijing propaganda notwithstanding, Hong Kong’s digital asset agenda is about financial stability — not replacing the dollar

Hong Kong Film Market Adds Japanese and Indonesian Projects
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Hong Kong Film Market Adds Japanese and Indonesian Projects

Sze Wing LeeFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Hong Kong Film Market Adds Japanese and Indonesian Projects – New partnerships with Tokyo and Jakarta bring four fresh titles to the HKIFF Industry Project Market alongside Filmart

Beijing Defends National Security Laws in New White Paper
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Beijing Defends National Security Laws in New White Paper

Mei Ling ChanFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Beijing Defends National Security Laws in New White Paper – A critical reading of China’s latest propaganda document on Hong Kong reveals the gap between official claims and lived reality

Hang Seng Slides 1.1% as Technology Stocks Weaken
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Hang Seng Slides 1.1% as Technology Stocks Weaken

Natalie CheungFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Hang Seng Slides 1.1% as Technology Stocks Weaken – Hong Kong equity market retreats amid broad-based tech selling and cautious investor sentiment

Hong Kong Philharmonic’s Fundraising Concert Showcases Young Talent
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Hong Kong Philharmonic’s Fundraising Concert Showcases Young Talent

Sarah LauFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Hong Kong Philharmonic’s Fundraising Concert Showcases Young Talent – The HK Phil’s annual Your Stage Awaits event brought 24 performing units to the stage in a celebration of music and community

Hong Kong Stocks Slide as Hang Seng Falls on Tech Weakness
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Hong Kong Stocks Slide as Hang Seng Falls on Tech Weakness

Man YiFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Hong Kong Stocks Slide as Hang Seng Falls on Tech Weakness – The Hang Seng Index dropped 1.1 percent as technology shares dragged the market lower amid broader caution

China Waste-to-Energy Champion Eyes Hong Kong IPO
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China Waste-to-Energy Champion Eyes Hong Kong IPO

Emily ChanFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

China Waste-to-Energy Champion Eyes Hong Kong IPO – A mainland Chinese company specialising in converting waste into electricity is filing for a Hong Kong listing amid growing ESG investor interest

Hong Kong Rattled by 4.0 Earthquake Tremors From Guangdong
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Hong Kong Rattled by 4.0 Earthquake Tremors From Guangdong

Natalie CheungFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Hong Kong Rattled by 4.0 Earthquake Tremors From Guangdong – Over 100 reports flooded the Observatory as residents felt shaking across the city from an earthquake 260km away

Father of Hong Kong Democracy Activist Convicted Under National Security Law
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Father of Hong Kong Democracy Activist Convicted Under National Security Law

Pui Yi CheungFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Father of Hong Kong Democracy Activist Convicted Under National Security Law – In an unprecedented case, Kwok Yin-sang was found guilty of trying to access his exiled daughter’s insurance policy — a verdict condemned worldwide

Hong Kong Wedding and Events Industry Adapts to New Demand
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Hong Kong Wedding and Events Industry Adapts to New Demand

Athena LaiFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Hong Kong Wedding and Events Industry Adapts to New Demand – The Wedding Planner Hong Kong expands its party and event services as Hong Kong’s social scene evolves

Blood Moon Over Hong Kong: Total Lunar Eclipse Set for March 3
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Blood Moon Over Hong Kong: Total Lunar Eclipse Set for March 3

Yee Man AuFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Blood Moon Over Hong Kong: Total Lunar Eclipse Set for March 3 – Astronomy fans can view the rare total eclipse with the naked eye from open locations across the city

Ka Ying Rising Targets Record-Breaking 18th Consecutive Win
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Ka Ying Rising Targets Record-Breaking 18th Consecutive Win

Hoi LamFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Ka Ying Rising Targets Record-Breaking 18th Consecutive Win – Hong Kong’s Horse of the Year takes on nine rivals at Sha Tin in a bid to surpass Silent Witness’s legendary unbeaten streak

Yorkshire Businessman Jailed for Smuggling Military Scopes to Hong Kong
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Yorkshire Businessman Jailed for Smuggling Military Scopes to Hong Kong

Ching Yi HoFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Yorkshire Businessman Jailed for Smuggling Military Scopes to Hong Kong – A Wakefield metalwork businessman received over two years in prison for falsifying shipping documents on military-grade rifle scopes

Value Star Asset Management Acquires New Robinhood Position
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Value Star Asset Management Acquires New Robinhood Position

Tsz YanFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Value Star Asset Management Acquires New Robinhood Position – Hong Kong-based asset manager takes new stake in US brokerage, signalling continued cross-border investment appetite

Dream Home Returns to Hong Kong Cinemas: Josie Ho Honoured at MOViE MOViE
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Dream Home Returns to Hong Kong Cinemas: Josie Ho Honoured at MOViE MOViE

Sin Yu MakFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Dream Home Returns to Hong Kong Cinemas: Josie Ho Honoured at MOViE MOViE – The 15th anniversary release of the cult horror classic sparks a celebration of one of Hong Kong’s most distinctive filmmakers

Hong Kong Beauty Haul: Discovering Chinese Skincare and Cosmetics
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Hong Kong Beauty Haul: Discovering Chinese Skincare and Cosmetics

Ho Yi LamFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Hong Kong Beauty Haul: Discovering Chinese Skincare and Cosmetics – A first-time visitor brings home the best Chinese and Hong Kong beauty brands you need to know about

Filmart at 30: Hong Kong Remains Asia’s Entertainment Gateway
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Filmart at 30: Hong Kong Remains Asia’s Entertainment Gateway

Hoi Yan TsangFebruary 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Filmart at 30: Hong Kong Remains Asia’s Entertainment Gateway – Three decades in, the city’s flagship film and content market is embracing AI and expanding its global reach

Rare Earths and Metals Drive Hong Kong and China Stocks Higher
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Rare Earths and Metals Drive Hong Kong and China Stocks Higher

Athena LaiFebruary 25, 2026

Rare Earths and Metals Drive Hong Kong and China Stocks Higher – Defense and tech demand are pushing commodity-linked equities to multi-year highs across Asian markets

Jimmy O. Yang Wins Inaugural Asia Society Hong Kong Game Changer Award
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Jimmy O. Yang Wins Inaugural Asia Society Hong Kong Game Changer Award

Athena LaiFebruary 25, 2026

Jimmy O. Yang Wins Inaugural Asia Society Hong Kong Game Changer Award – The comedian who brought Hong Kong humor to Hollywood receives the first honor of its kind in the city

Hong Kong Set to Issue World-First Stablecoin Licenses in March
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Hong Kong Set to Issue World-First Stablecoin Licenses in March

Athena LaiFebruary 25, 2026

Hong Kong Set to Issue World-First Stablecoin Licenses in March – The HKMA prepares to approve its first batch of fiat-backed digital currency issuers as the city races to lead regulated crypto finance

Panama Seizes CK Hutchison Ports in Canal Power Play
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Panama Seizes CK Hutchison Ports in Canal Power Play

Athena LaiFebruary 25, 2026

Panama Seizes CK Hutchison Ports in Canal Power Play – The Hong Kong-based conglomerate calls the takeover unlawful as geopolitics reshapes global trade infrastructure

Daniel Bennie: The Hongkonger Chasing the Premier League at QPR
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Daniel Bennie: The Hongkonger Chasing the Premier League at QPR

Sarah LauFebruary 19, 2026February 20, 2026

Daniel Bennie: The Hongkonger Chasing the Premier League at QPR – At 19, the Hong Kong-born midfielder has played 21 games for Queens Park Rangers and refuses to forget where home is

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