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China will reshuffle a body tasked with selecting the city's chief executive in a bid to block pro-secessionist lawmakers and replace them with people backing Beijing, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. © AP Photo / EUGENE HOSHIKO EU, China's Xinjiang Trade At Historic Highs Amid Sanctions, Human Rights Abuse Claims, Report Says The amendments will potentially cut 117 Hong Kong district councillor seats normally dominated by opposition groups, the sources said, adding members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference would receive the seats. The news comes after Xia Baolong said in a speech on Monday Hong Kong's executive, legislative and judicial branches must consist of "true patriots", adding opponents of the Chinese and Hong Kong governments were "destroyers" who should lose their influence in the future. — Global Times (@globaltimesnews) February 22, 2021 The sources added, details … [Read more...] about China to Cut 117 Seats In Lawmaking Body Tasked With Electing Hong Kong Chief Executive, Report Says

Hi all, In today's bulletin: China aims for higher growth rate to create more jobs ; China lawmakers propose changes to Hong Kong’s election rules ; Myanmar mayhem continues with United Nations Security Council due to meet later today; Malaysian PM Muhyiddin keeps 1MDB in spotlight, and more. Reading this on the web or know someone who might enjoy receiving Asian Insider? Our sign-up page is here . China sets GDP growth target of over 6% despite pandemic China, the world's only major economy to grow last year despite the debilitating impact of coronavirus infections, is set to accelerate its pace of economic growth in 2021. Presenting his yearly work report at the opening of the country's annual legislative meeting, Premier Li Keqiang said the country has set an annual gross domestic product (GDP) target of over 6 per cent for this year. Some of the other highlights that emerged are the following: - China is looking to create 11 million new urban … [Read more...] about Asian Insider, March 5: China to aim for 6% GDP growth; Hong Kong’s election rules

Another court has denied bail to Hong Kong media tycoon and democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai ahead of his April trial. He is accused of colluding with foreign elements to endanger national security, apparently for tweets he made and interviews or commentaries he gave to international media. Hong Kong's High Court said it would publish its reasons for rejecting Thursday's application at a later date. Hong Kong schools to teach children as young as six about colluding with foreign forces Last week the Court of Final Appeal ruled a lower court's decision last year to grant Mr Lai bail applied "an erroneous line of reasoning", but allowed his team to go to the High Court. Arrested and charged in early December, Mr Lai also faces fraud charges after police raided the offices of his Apple Daily newspaper. Advertisement The tabloid and other media reported on Wednesday that, while in custody, he was arrested again on suspicion of assisting a … [Read more...] about Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong media tycoon and democracy advocate denied bail

Belarus issued a joint statement on Friday at the 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) backing China's "one country, two systems" approach to Hong Kong, Chinese government spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday . © AP Photo / Ng Han Guan Foreign Calls to Boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics 'Doomed To Failure', Chinese Spokesperson Says Wang said the statement stated non-interference was an "important principle" of the UN charter, adding Hong Kong was an "inalienable" part of China. The joint statement urged foreign parties to respect China's sovereignty and stop interfering in China's internal affairs, he said, adding over 20 nations directly voiced support for China's position on Hong Kong at the UNHRC session. "Once again, the UN Human Rights Council was echoed with calls for justice jointly uttered by a great number of developing countries", the spokesperson said, adding: "We urge the relevant parties to strictly observe international law … [Read more...] about Countries Must Heed ‘Just Voice’ on Hong Kong Amid Belarus Joint Decree, Chinese Spokesperson Says

A growing number of youngsters aspire to be social media influencers for fame and fortune. But experts warn about a narcissitic trend that can be devastating for youths. Wang Yuke reports from Hong Kong. If Hong Kong's big-time fortune tellers can strike gold by amassing a huge following over time, there's a group of young go-getters trying to take a leaf out of their book — social media influencers. But the luck and instinct that may guarantee one's success in any field of endeavor simply don't fall from the sky. It could be a make-it-or-break-it move. Kenson, 10, is nothing short of a toy influencer in Hong Kong despite his tender age. "I often come across strangers recognizing me on the street. They would leap at me, excitedly shout out my name and ask for selfies," says Kenson shyly. "I was happy about it but it, somehow, set me on edge." While many young YouTubers wallow in stardom and the glee of being lionized, being a household name is not on Kenson's priority list. … [Read more...] about Wallowing in stardom or a minefield?