A slew of Hong Kong democracy activists were convicted of subversion this week, a development that will have far-reaching consequences for the city’s burgeoning civil society. The crackdown comes just days after a group of US lawmakers called on Beijing to halt “the unjustified criminalisation of peaceful political activism” in the Asian financial hub. Those arrested include Joshua Wong, 24, one of Hong Kong’s most prominent democracy advocates who was found guilty of inciting public disorder. The lawmakers warned that if the authorities continue to prosecute activists for their views, they will face a growing risk of imprisonment and torture.
Prof. Cecilia L. Chu’s monograph, Building Colonial Hong Kong: Speculative Development and Segregation in the City, has been awarded the 2024 International Planning History Society Book Prize (IPHS Book Prize). The IPHS Book Prize is an international competition for the best refereed book published in English on any aspect of planning history in East Asia during the two calendar years preceding the IPHS Conference.
The HK prize money for four-year-old horses will increase by 8% during the BMW Hong Kong Derby and FWD Champions Day Group 1 series this season. The move will ensure the race remains a top-tier fixture in the local racing calendar despite the global coronavirus pandemic, and it is also aimed at rewarding Owners who are willing to invest in high-quality Derby contenders.
In addition, the HK prize money for two-year-old horses will increase by 20% to a total of HK$12 million for the year ahead. The increase will be in line with the general inflation rate and the HK Kockey Club’s commitment to maintaining a competitive prize money structure for the industry.
Besides, the HK prize money for three-year-olds will remain unchanged at HK$9 million for the year ahead. The increase will enable the HKJC to continue its long-term commitment to maintain attractive prize money for owners of high-quality horses in different races.
The hk prize is given away every month to the winners of a contest held by an independent panel of judges. It is a great way to get your work out there and be recognized by a jury of professionals. This competition is open to all self-taught artists or art graduates within their first ten years of their career. The judging process is transparent, and the winning artist will be featured on the HK Museum of Fine Arts’ website. The HK prize has received more than 1,500 submissions over the past three years, and many of the winning works have been exhibited in public galleries. The judging panel comprises art experts from the museum and local universities. The winners are notified by email after the judging is completed. They will also receive a certificate and an exhibition opportunity in the museum. The winner will also be able to use the prize money as seed funding for their next project. The HK Prize is supported by the Hong Kong Museum of Fine Arts, the Government of the HKSAR, and other sponsors.
