China Passes Controversial Security Law for Hong Kong

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefShares in NetEase made a strong start in Hong Kong, where they began trading on Thursday. The Chinese company is the world’s second largest games firm by revenue.The company is already listed in on the U.S.’s NASDAQ market.

Rebecca Davis editorHuang Wei, the VP of China’s Bona Film Group who managed its cinema division, has died by suicide, jumping from the 18th-floor offices of the company’s Beijing headquarters today, according to multiple Chinese reports.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterHong Kong’s two major theme parks, Disneyland and Ocean Park, are set to re-open as part of the local government’s plans to reboot the region’s economy.The South China Morning Post is reporting that Ocean Park will open to visitors from Saturday (June 13), with the Disneyland resort on Lantau Island set to follow soon on an unspecified date.

By Dave McNary

By Rebecca Davis

Huxley is one of Myka and her husband James' five children, and was adopted from China almost three years ago. The couple has chronicled their life with Huxley over the years, posting YouTube videos that earn them money—in other words, the couple has essentially profited off the adoption experience.

By Tom Grater

U.S. President Donald Trump’s heavy-handed response to George Floyd protests has given China’s propaganda machine invaluable fodder to slam the U.S. for hypocrisy in its support of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong.

The East-West tussle between efficient authoritarianism and the wealthy but decaying democratic-capitalist model has seen blood spilled daily on the streets of Hong Kong — even more so now that coronavirus is on the wane and social distancing is being relaxed.

By Patrick Frater

Clapping back. Myka Stauffer has come to her and her husband James Stauffer’s defense multiple times after announcing their decision to rehome their 4-year-old adopted son, Huxley.

Showing her gratitude. Myka Stauffer gushed over a fan’s supportive comment after announcing her and husband James Stauffer’s decision to rehome their adopted son, Huxley.

By Patrick Frater

SEOUL, South Korea -- Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei believes the newly passed national security law for Hong Kong augurs the end for the semi-autonomous city.

By Patrick Frater

By Patrick Frater

Beijing has said it will propose legislation to enforce national security measures in Hong Kong – a move that is likely to escalate tensions in the territory.