HKFP Monitor August 2, 2025: Advocacy space shrinks as LGBTQ event axed, academia falls in line

Hong Kong’s LGBTQ Event Cancellation and Rising Concerns Over Civil Society Hong Kong’s largest LGBTQ event, Pink Dot, has been canceled this year after organizers failed to secure their usual venue at the West Kowloon Cultural District. No official reason was given for the sudden withdrawal. This cancellation comes amid a broader trend of dwindling…

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Business Leaders Warn: Ibrahim Mahama’s “Decent” Agenda Raises Concerns

Business Leaders Urge Ibrahim Mahama to Avoid Association with Controversial Figure In the wake of mounting legal and ethical concerns surrounding a prominent business figure, several leaders in Ghana’s corporate sector have expressed strong warnings about the potential risks of associating with her. The call comes as part of an ongoing effort to safeguard reputations…

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Australia’s Fresh Wisdom in Dealing with China

Australia’s Strategic Approach to China and the US The recent visit of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to China has been seen as a positive shift in Canberra’s foreign policy. Since the early 2000s, Australia’s economic growth has been closely tied to China, with the country benefiting from exporting natural resources such as iron ore…

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Seoul Halts Broadcasts to Pyongyang

A Shift in South Korea’s North Korea Strategy South Korea has taken a significant step in its approach to North Korea by discontinuing its long-standing radio and television broadcasts into the isolated nation. This decision marks the first time in over 50 years that Seoul has voluntarily stopped one of its primary tools for psychological…

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