COVID has advanced Germany’s plans to promote an ‘alliance of democracies globally and launch its Indo-Pacific Strategy. Dieter Lamlé, Consul General to Hong Kong and…
Germany, pre- and post-reunification, has been the direct recipient of masses of refugees and political asylum seekers. When the Wall stood, some 80 were shot…
Reunification was made possible by East Germans seeking to reform their country – not dissolve it. But history has a funny way of working out…
30 years on, the Reunification of East and West Germany holds out hope for impossible causes. That is only one reason it is important to…
The most important thing about the French Consular event was that it happened. Real people. In a cinema. In Hong Kong. Networking. Chatting. Then watching…
Making sense of the US sanctions placed on Hong Kong’s Chief Executive and other HK and Mainland Chinese officials. Photo courtesy of Wpcpey / CC…
Diplomacy in the Time of COVID-19: Rallying around each other in tough times “Part of the Irish DNA”
Consul-General David Costello imagines a bright post-coronavirus future with business breakfasts, virus-free air and Hong Kongers visiting the oldest whiskey distillery in the world on…
The Democratic Party calls on Britain to fast track Hong Kong BN(O) holders’ citizenships and create sanctuary conditions for Hong Kong protesters who currently lack…
The opening night of a Monet-inspired artist’s exhibition drives home the idea that art is necessary when coping with adversity. Photo: Artist Lin Minggang speaks…
As the Consul-General of Australia awaits official accreditation to work in Hong Kong, Deputy CG Mr Ryan Neelam has taken over CG duties with confidence…
The consulate urges all fellow Canadians to follow official social media channels for up to date information, advice and positivity. Photo: Mr Jeff Nankivell, the…
This edition of Diplomacy in the time of COVID-19 features the Italian Consulate, which is bravely attempting to be ‘Business As Usual’ in Hong Kong…
The French consulate fights COVID-19 head on with optimism: “Hong Kong welcomes us, we must be exemplary.”
This edition of Diplomacy in the time of COVID-19 looks at the Finnish Consulate, which has indefinitely postponed all visa applications.
“[My] family simply declined to be evacuated, saying that they feel safe in Hong Kong,” remarks Mr Aleksander Dańda, Polish Consul General.
A campaign is pushing for the representation of the 200,000 Hong Kong-Americans in the 2020 US Census.
Hong Kong’s compliance with Beijing’s unprecedented decision to bar US reporters from HK, Macao, and China has raised concern on local and international platforms.
The Democrats Abroad primary took place last week, with participation significantly increasing in Hong Kong and worldwide. Photo: Volunteers at the Democrats Abroad polling station…
Non-essential travel to many countries in Asia is advised against, as the COVID-19 outbreak and social unrest continues.
This week’s column airs its gripes with the World Health Organisation’s lacklustre actions regarding COVID-19, and continues to advise on other cautionary measures to take…
In light of the Wuhan coronavirus crisis, absolutely no travel to China – including non-essential travel to Hong Kong – is recommended in this week’s…
This week, SafePro advises travellers to completely avoid travel to China amid Wuhan coronavirus concerns, and other Lunar New Year tips.
The incoming eruption of Taal Volcano means avoid all non-essential travel to the Philippines, while protests continue worldwide and the Wuhan virus reaches Thailand.
Taiwan’s election outcome and its subsequent effects on its relationship with Hong Kong and China are the subject of the first episode of Spyglass, a…
An analysis of the presidential election in Taiwan, and how Hong Kong is and will be affected by the race and its outcome. Photo: Lotus…
Your favourite travel advisory is now available for listening in its new podcast form! This week, beware of global tensions due to US-Iran conflict, unknown…
New Year’s Week travel tips, a potential SARS outbreak, and more from SafePro’s weekly travel advisory.
This week’s travel advisory warns readers of heightened security measures for those entering Macao and urges travellers to reschedule plans to visit India in light…
In this week’s travel advisory: protests continue all over the world, while a volcanic eruption in New Zealand’s volcanic has resulted in multiple deaths and…
In this week’s travel advisory: non-essential travel to Hong Kong is now OK, the SEA Games, and climate change protests.
