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Get ready for High Tide | Hong Kong Weekly Briefing

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Mar 13, 2021
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Good morning.

This is the last edition of Hong Kong Matters – but our newsletter is far from ending! HK Matters is merging with High Tide, our premium newsletter, to bring you a free version of it, which you will start to get in your e-mail every weekday as of this Monday. It’ll be more of what you love from our weekly briefing, but (nearly) every day.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? I’m open to hearing them out, so give me a shout by replying to this e-mail.

— Jasmine Lee


Harbour Times Latest

The budget this year may be more than just a plan to get Hong Kong its economy back on track; it also may be a nod to Paul Chan’s interest in the 2022 election.

"The Financial Secretary has also stood up against many who warned him against increasing the Stamp Duty on stock transfer by raising the rate from 0.1% to 0.13% ... Such policies obviously target the more affluent in society, which can possibly earn him the reputation for standing up firmly for the needy and to the narrowing of the wealth gap. Ultimately, the public may even be happy enough with his Budget plan and future view to support a bid for CE in 2022, were he and Beijing to be keen."

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The Big Picture

Political Reform | On Thursday, Beijing passed a resolution that outlines major changes to Hong Kong’s electoral systems. One of the changes includes creating a new committee to vet potential candidates for official positions to ensure that their behaviour has and will comply with security law standards.

National Security Law | 21 of the 47 pro-democrats arrested for subversion have been remanded in custody as the court saga of bail hearings came to a close.

COVID-19 | A fifth wave may be on the way if Hong Kong isn’t able to clamp down on the outbreak that began at a fitness centre in Sai Ying Pun. Yesterday, the city reported 60 new cases with 47 of them traced back to the centre and all gym staff have been required to get tested for COVID-19.

Four people have died just days after receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations, and one man experienced facial paralysis within hours of getting the shot.

Economy | Companies have reported record losses in 2020: MTR Corporation (HK$4.8 billion), Swire Pacific ($10.99 billion).

Conservation | This week was a win for conservationists as the Sham Shui Po reservoir uncovered in December is now recognised as a Grade 1 historic building, meaning that the government will be advised to properly preserve the site.


Events

Art, nature, music, and more! Check out this list of things to do this weekend on Time Out.

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If you do go out this weekend, make sure to follow the social distancing regulations and other safety measures at different venues 😷 bit.ly/2OFSnSp
bit.lyBest things to see and do in Hong Kong this weekendLooking for things to do in Hong Kong this weekend? From art shows to exclusive pop-ups, we’ve got them all.
9:00 AM ∙ Mar 12, 2021
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Keep It Classy-cal

You’ve made it through another tough week of the pandemic era. Congrats! Here’s a light news story that may have you looking forward to future MTR commutes.

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Forget the earphones—classical music is now being broadcast on trains and in MTR stations
coconuts.coMusic to your ears: New MTR campaign brings classical symphonies to daily commute | Coconuts Hong KongAs part of a collaboration with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, classical music will be broadcast on trains and in MTR stations.
7:23 AM ∙ Mar 12, 2021
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