The core values including a high degree of autonomy, an independent judiciary and the protection of rights should not be forgotten
From roaming buffalo and the scent of flowers on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island to village fetes and cricket matches in the UK, Cliff Buddle finds much to love about country life in both places.
A spate of incidents has, yet again, focused attention on the outdated industry and its resistance to change. But it needs to be reformed.
When independent thinking is expected from the bench, one has to ask just why did a leading city judge plagiarise submissions from lawyers?
Settling into life in the English countryside after 28 years in Hong Kong, Cliff Buddle is missing authentic Chinese food like that served at his go-to seafood restaurant in Mui Wo.
The decision to quash a freelance producer’s convictions for making false statements when accessing the vehicle registry was long overdue.
The anniversary’s importance cannot be underestimated, but with uncertainty about where red lines are drawn, most people err on the side of caution.
Having left Hong Kong’s crowded, frenetic streets for rural Britain, Cliff Buddle felt like taking a city break. A recent trip to a rainy Venice, however, had him thinking wistfully of the Asian metropolis.
The focus should not be on one airline as poor treatment and even harassment of mainland tourists and new arrivals has long been a problem.
US report fails to appreciate the challenges faced by the judiciary as it seeks to navigate the new environment created by the national security law.
Former Hong Kong resident Cliff Buddle relished casting a vote that made a difference in British local elections, having seen the city’s democratic aspirations dashed. If only his neighbours valued elections more.
A little humour would be welcome amid the attempt to create a ‘happy’ city.
The ceremony, steeped in tradition, marked the beginning of a new era. Yet Charles will need to modernise the monarchy if it is to survive.
Cliff Buddle adjusts to US$38 ‘fast’ train trips, UK village buses, strikes, and driving again after nearly 30 years of relying on Hong Kong’s cheap and efficient public transport network.
In the new political environment, it is important that the people are listened to, with consultation more than an exercise in rubber-stamping
The Lantau Tomorrow Vision project will be built off the coast of a jewel in the city’s crown. For many Hongkongers, this project just feels wrong.
Spring in the UK is here but I still sit huddled under a blanket, my first monthly energy bill a sobering US$620. Now my new garden needs attention, a daunting task after 28 years in Hong Kong.
As top-level women’s tennis returns to China, it can only be hoped that the real story about one of the nation’s best players comes into the open.
Their job is to focus on performance and it is event organisers and team officials who should ensure that the correct song is played.
Cliff Buddle recalls the excitement of arriving in Hong Kong in the mid-90s, and reflects on how little changed, other than the skyline, until the past few years.
From a classical symphony in 1997 to measures that go too far today, just how demonstrations should be handled remains to be resolved.
It is 10 years since two subcommittees were formed to study records and access to information laws. We are still to see their final reports.
The relief at seeing the contents of 59 boxes shipped to the UK from Hong Kong had arrived intact at our newly bought home in an English village quickly gave way to a brief bout of nostalgia.
They have the potential to assist the courts with the immensely difficult task of applying the national security law while upholding human rights.
Street vendors are a part of the city’s culture. Instead of phasing them out, sensible policies should be put in place to ensure they can flourish.
The ability to go to Premier League games is a big plus of English life that fans may miss upon moving to Hong Kong. But cheering on local teams provides an atmospheric – and fairly good-standard – alternative.
Let us hope their removal will have a broader meaning, ushering in a time when people can be seen smiling and are able to speak freely.
The change to the law would hand the decision on whether a foreign lawyer can take on a national security case to the city’s chief executive
Buying a house in rural Britain may be appealing after renting in densely populated Hong Kong, but property isn’t cheap there, and a lot of legwork may be needed to find the ideal home.
Learning from the past will provide for a better future. And the tragic irony is that the issue that started the crisis remains unresolved.
