hong kong protests

Aug 18, 2020

Hong Kong police put spotlight on UK lobbying firm for pro-democracy work

A UK lobbyist’s work for the Stand with Hong Kong campaign has led to a raft of arrests following the imposition of a strict new security law in the former British colony in June.

May 12, 2020

PR union slams Hong Kong govt decision to call for agency pitch

The Hong Kong government had previously struggled to find a PR agency partner to represent its ‘battered’ image, forcing it to relaunch the hunt via an open tender.

Nov 28, 2019

How agencies are adapting to Hong Kong uncertainty

SOUNDING BOARD: Amid the recent cancellation of projects and events in Hong Kong, we ask agency heads about the repercussions for them, and whether clients are wary about the situation.

Nov 18, 2019

Mass cancellation of events in Hong Kong amid protests

As clashes intensify, events including the popular Rise conference and Clockenflap music festival have been cancelled or postponed.

Nov 5, 2019

Protest censorship seeps into Hong Kong, says privacy advocate

The Hong Kong government appears to be taking a stricter approach as the protests entered their 21st straight weekend, says Ray Walsh.

Oct 18, 2019

Backed into a corner, Apple must now decide where its long-term allegiance lies

Apple may be forced to weigh up whether operating in China — its third largest market — is worth the degradation of its global reputation.