Hong Kong

Calls for increased welfare spending and affordable housing are deafening, but this government only listens to the rich Dikang, Socialist Action John Tsang’s sixth budget presented at the end of February resembles all the others – stingy beyond...

HKSM driving instructors sacked for forming trade union – show your solidarity! Jaco, Socialist Action (CWI) in Hong Kong Three driving instructors, two of whom have been sacked, from Hong Kong School of Motoring (HKSM), started a hunger strike...

Marchers demand Chief Executive CY Leung’s resignation and one person one vote Dikang, Socialist Action (CWI in Hong Kong) An estimated 130,000 joined protest marches on 1 January against Hong Kong’s leader Leung Chun-ying, also known as “CY”. ...

For international solidarity – fight back against capitalism! Demonstrate in support of migrant workers’ rights on Sunday 16 December Sociaist Action (CWI Hong Kong) reporters Hong Kong is paradise for the super-rich and hell for ordinary worke...

Hong Kong protest at Irish Consulate Wednesday 21 November, following death of Savita Halappanavar Time: Nov 21 (Wed) 2pm Meeting point: Admiratly MTR Exit F Protest venue: Consulate of Ireland. Suite 1408, Two Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong ...

Rising national tensions point to new turbulent era in East Asia Vincent Kolo presents a view of the Diaoyu Island conflict as a contribution to discussion within the Chinese section of the CWI The conflict over disputed islands in the East Chi...

Mass movement develops rapidly, then its leaders call a sudden halt Socialist Action (CWI in Hong Kong) comments: Not many governments can match the record of Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying (“CY”) for pushing so many angry people to join street ...

Prepare now for mass struggle – a socialist alternative is needed Dikang, Socialist Action Hong Kong’s Legislative Council elections on September 9 take place against the backdrop of an unprecedented political crisis. Hundreds of thousands of o...

90,000 march against government’s new national education curriculum  Dikang, Socialist Action (CWI) in Hong Kong A monster demonstration on Sunday “729” (July 29) completed a disastrous first month for Hong Kong’s new government and its leader,...

The 15th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to China sees the largest turnout on the annual July 1 demonstration since 2003 Pasha Wan, Socialist Action (CWI Hong Kong) The demonstration in Hong Kong saw enormous crowds chanting “CY Leung,...