Hong Kong law

Hong Kong grants Lleida.net a new patent for its method for producing electronic contracts

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Hong Kong, Pearl River Delta, South China Sea, Cities in China, Geography of China, Hong Kong law, British Empire, British Hong Kong

HONG KONG and MADRID, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong government has granted Lleida.net a new patent, this time for its method for producing electronic contracts certified by a user of a telecommunications operator.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG and MADRID, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong government has granted Lleida.net a new patent, this time for its method for producing electronic contracts certified by a user of a telecommunications operator.
  • In addition to the patent granted this week, the company has already received two awards for its innovations from the authorities of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
  • The first was for its method for the registration and certification of electronic mail.
  • "Hong Kong is one of the world's most dynamic markets for technological innovations in the realm of telecommunications.

Hong Kong grants Lleida.net a new patent for its method for producing electronic contracts

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Hong Kong, Pearl River Delta, South China Sea, Cities in China, Geography of China, Hong Kong law, British Empire, British Hong Kong

HONG KONG and MADRID, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong government has granted Lleida.net a new patent, this time for its method for producing electronic contracts certified by a user of a telecommunications operator.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG and MADRID, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong government has granted Lleida.net a new patent, this time for its method for producing electronic contracts certified by a user of a telecommunications operator.
  • In addition to the patent granted this week, the company has already received two awards for its innovations from the authorities of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
  • The first was for its method for the registration and certification of electronic mail.
  • "Hong Kong is one of the world's most dynamic markets for technological innovations in the realm of telecommunications.

Ninepoint 2019 Flow-Through Limited Partnership Announces Completion of Rollover Transaction

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Partnerships, Articles, Organizations, Business law, Legal entities, Hong Kong law, Limited partnership

The final net asset value per Partnership unit for purposes of the Mutual Fund Rollover Transaction was $33.7563 per Partnership unit.

Key Points: 
  • The final net asset value per Partnership unit for purposes of the Mutual Fund Rollover Transaction was $33.7563 per Partnership unit.
  • For investors looking for another tax-advantaged investment, Ninepoint Partners LP has filed and received a receipt for a final prospectus dated January 22, 2021 offering limited partnership units of the National Class and the Quebec Class of a new flow-through limited partnership, Ninepoint 2021 Flow-Through Limited Partnership.
  • Information about the Ninepoint 2021 Flow-Through Limited Partnership is available through the dealers or by contacting us at (866) 299-9906 or [email protected].
  • For more information on Ninepoint Partners, please visit www.ninepoint.com or please contact us at (416) 943-6707 or (866) 299-9906 or [email protected] .

High net worth professionals prefer Ireland's IIP for investment immigration due to the greater flexibility and cost certainty it offers

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Monday, January 25, 2021
Hong Kong, Pearl River Delta, South China Sea, Cities in China, Geography of China, China–United Kingdom relations, Hong Kong law, Chinese language

HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Ireland has emerged as a preferred migration destination among Hong Kong's high net worth families and professionals.

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  • HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Ireland has emerged as a preferred migration destination among Hong Kong's high net worth families and professionals.
  • Eligible applicants must have a legally accumulated minimum net worth of EURO2 million and make a EURO1 million investment in a product approved under the programme.
  • In 2020, the IIP received over 400 applications from around the world with a growing percentage coming from Hong Kong.
  • Under the IIP, once approved for permanent residency, an applicant needs to reside only one day in Ireland each calendar year.

Press release - Human rights breaches in Hong Kong, Turkey and Vietnam

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Friday, January 22, 2021
Chinese law, Hong Kong, Carrie Lam, Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, Hong Kong Basic Law, Hong Kong law, Laws of China, Responses to the 2020 Chinese involvement with Hong Kong national security law, Hong Kong national security law

The same goes for all peaceful Hong Kong protesters, activists and members of the political opposition arrested on politically motivated charges.

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  • The same goes for all peaceful Hong Kong protesters, activists and members of the political opposition arrested on politically motivated charges.
  • By rushing to reach this agreement and not taking concrete action against the serious and ongoing human rights violations, the EU risks undermining its credibility as a global human rights actor, they say.
  • Parliament also urges EU countries to consider introducing targeted sanctions against individuals in Hong Kong and China, including Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, under the EU Human Rights Global Sanction Regime.
  • MEPs are appalled by and condemn the intensifying crackdown on dissent and the increasing violations of human rights in Vietnam.

Hong Kong: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the mass arrest of people involved in the July 2020 pro-democracy primary elections

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Friday, January 8, 2021
Chinese law, In Hong Kong, Politics of Hong Kong, Hong Kong law, Law, Extraterritorial jurisdiction, Hong Kong Basic Law, Hong Kong national security law, Pro-democracy camp

The authorities in Hong Kong arrested over 50 people on 6 January 2021 on charges pursuant to the National Security Law (NSL).

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  • The authorities in Hong Kong arrested over 50 people on 6 January 2021 on charges pursuant to the National Security Law (NSL).
  • The charges in question relate to the holding in July 2020 of pro-democracy primary elections aimed at identifying candidates for the next Legislative Council elections.
  • These arrests penalise political activity that should be entirely legitimate in any political system that respects basic democratic principles.
  • The EU calls for the immediate release of those arrested.

Canada announces immigration measures supporting Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Chinese law, China–United Kingdom relations, Law, British Hong Kong, Hong Kong Basic Law, Hong Kong law, Laws of China, Hong Kong national security law, Hong Kong, Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict, Australia–Hong Kong relations

This announcement also supports the commitments made by the Government of Canada to maintain the many connections between Canada and Hong Kong in response to the Chinese government's imposition and implementation of the national security law in Hong Kong on June 30, 2020.

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  • This announcement also supports the commitments made by the Government of Canada to maintain the many connections between Canada and Hong Kong in response to the Chinese government's imposition and implementation of the national security law in Hong Kong on June 30, 2020.
  • Canada is also introducing new measures to expedite documents for Canadians and Canadian permanent residents in Hong Kong, to speed up processing of permanent residence applications, including family sponsorship, which will benefit Hong Kong residents, and to encourage Hong Kong youth to study or work in Canada.
  • "The people-to-people ties between Canada and Hong Kong are strong and deep, and these new measures celebrate those long-standing relationships.
  • This community, along with the significant number of Canadians of Hong Kong descent in Canada, plays an important role in building vibrant bilateral relations.

LU study reveals over 80% of Mainland China and Hong Kong university students show no interest in studying abroad after COVID-19 pandemic

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
In Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Pearl River Delta, South China Sea, Chinese law, Cities in China, Hong Kong law, British Hong Kong, Hong Kong national security law

In addition, Hong Kong is the second most popular post-COVID study destination, just behind the US and ahead of the UK.

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  • In addition, Hong Kong is the second most popular post-COVID study destination, just behind the US and ahead of the UK.
  • The online survey, which asks university students in Hong Kong and the Mainland to share their overseas study plans and preferred study destinations after COVID-19 pandemic, was conducted between late April and early May 2020.
  • Most of the respondents (84%) showed no interest in studying abroad after the pandemic, while only 16 per cent of respondents would consider pursuing further education overseas.
  • About one-third of respondents prefer to study in Asian countries and regions including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.

LU study reveals over 80% of Mainland China and Hong Kong university students show no interest in studying abroad after COVID-19 pandemic

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
In Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Pearl River Delta, South China Sea, Chinese law, Cities in China, Hong Kong law, British Hong Kong, Hong Kong national security law

In addition, Hong Kong is the second most popular post-COVID study destination, just behind the US and ahead of the UK.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, Hong Kong is the second most popular post-COVID study destination, just behind the US and ahead of the UK.
  • The online survey, which asks university students in Hong Kong and the Mainland to share their overseas study plans and preferred study destinations after COVID-19 pandemic, was conducted between late April and early May 2020.
  • Most of the respondents (84%) showed no interest in studying abroad after the pandemic, while only 16 per cent of respondents would consider pursuing further education overseas.
  • About one-third of respondents prefer to study in Asian countries and regions including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.

Hong Kong: Council expresses grave concern over national security law

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Politics of Hong Kong, Hong Kong law, Hong Kong, Chinese law, Politics of China, In Hong Kong, National People's Congress decision on Hong Kong national security legislation, One country, two systems

Following an initial discussion in the Foreign Affairs Council on 13 July 2020, the Council today adopted conclusions expressing grave concern over the national security legislation for Hong Kong adopted by the Standing Committee of Chinas National Peoples Congress on 30 June 2020.

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  • Following an initial discussion in the Foreign Affairs Council on 13 July 2020, the Council today adopted conclusions expressing grave concern over the national security legislation for Hong Kong adopted by the Standing Committee of Chinas National Peoples Congress on 30 June 2020.
  • The conclusions restate the EU's support for Hong Kongs high degree of autonomy under the One Country, Two Systems principle, and its solidarity with the people of Hong Kong, whilst setting out a coordinated response package of measures in various fields.
  • These include among others:

    Lastly the conclusions call for a review of the implementation of the national security law and of the impact of the EU response package before the end of the year.