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HONG KONG: Support for the demands of protesters in Hong Kong has grown even as rallies have paused due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a survey conducted for Reuters that also showed a widespread lack of confidence in the government's ability to manage the COVID-19 crisis. Demands for the resignation of Hong Kong's leader, Carrie Lam, were supported by 63 per cent of respondents in the poll, conducted by the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute between Mar 17 to 20, versus 57 per cent in a poll it conducted in December. Supporters of the protests outnumbered opponents by a ratio of roughly two to one, with 28 per cent against them compared with 30 per cent in a poll in December, and 58 per cent supporting them, versus 59 per cent previously. The poll showed a significant increase in the levels of support for key demands of the often-violent demonstrations which rattled the city for most of last year and into early January before the coronavirus crisis. … [Read more...] about Support for Hong Kong protesters’ demands rises even as COVID-19 pandemic halts rallies

SINGAPORE: Singapore has cautioned wealth managers against aggressively marketing their services or making other efforts to woo clients to the city state by capitalising on rival Hong Kong's political turmoil , people with knowledge of the matter said. Officials from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) made the request last month to wealth managers, including DBS and a unit of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), the people said, declining to be identified given the sensitivity of the matter. READ: Wealth managers head to Singapore as China concerns dim Hong Kong's lure The central bank told bankers it wanted to ensure wealth managers in Singapore were sensitive to the situation in Hong Kong and did not design campaigns specifically targeting business from Hong Kong, the people said. The move comes as Hong Kong has been thrown into turmoil by a proposed extradition bill - declared dead this week by its chief executive Carrie Lam - that for the first time would … [Read more...] about Singapore cautions wealth managers on aggressively courting Hong Kong business

HONG KONG/BEIJING: Beijing on Thursday (Jun 13) described the mass protests against Hong Kong's extradition bill as "riots", and said it supported the local government's response. Hong Kong Police Commissioner Stephen Lo He said what began as a peaceful gathering on Wednesday had degenerated into a riot with protesters "acting violently in an organised manner". Police arrested 11 people while 22 officers were injured and police had fired about 150 tear gas canisters, he said. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas to break up crowds Wednesday after demonstrators - angry over legislation they say would leave people vulnerable to China's opaque justice system - blocked roads and brought the city to a standstill. Videos of Hong Kong police beating protesters have sparked accusations of brutality. READ: Police face mounting brutality claims after Hong Kong clashes As of 5pm on Thursday, there were 81 casualties related to the protests, the Hospital Authority said. These … [Read more...] about Hong Kong police arrest 11, Beijing voices support for action against ‘riots’

BEIJING: China has replaced the head of its office overseeing matters in Hong Kong, making him the most senior Beijing-appointed official to lose his job in the wake of sometimes-violent anti-government protests in Hong Kong. China's Human Resources Ministry announced on Thursday (Feb 13) that Zhang Xiaoming would be removed as director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), to be replaced by Xia Baolong, a 67-year-old vice chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Hong Kong has been roiled by more than seven months of protests over an extradition Bill that would have allowed suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial. READ: Our coverage of the Hong Kong protests Zhang's removal follows Beijing's move in January to replace the head of its Hong Kong liaison office. He will remain with the HKMAO as deputy director in charge of daily operations, the ministry said. READ: China sets up Hong Kong crisis centre in … [Read more...] about China replaces head of its Hong Kong and Macau affairs office

HONG KONG: Hong Kong police on Monday (Nov 11) said a man was set alight following a heated argument with protesters during a day of widespread clashes across the city, as videos of the brutal attack went viral online. Three videos were posted on messaging channels used by protesters showing a man in a green T-shirt, who is bleeding from his forehead, arguing with people on a footbridge. A masked man dressed in black then throws a liquid over the man and sets him ablaze as crowds scatter and the victim frantically tries to remove his T-shirt. "In the most shocking incident, some rioters poured flammable liquid onto a person and set him on fire," police spokesman John Tse told reporters at a press conference as the social media videos of the attack were played on a screen. READ: Hong Kong police shoot protester during morning clashes READ: Hong Kong protests: Tear gas fired in CBD, university as violence continues following shooting of protester "The man has been … [Read more...] about Hong Kong police say man set on fire after arguing with protesters