'Abduction' threatens Hong Kong role as financial haven

In early 2016, the abduction of five Hong Kong booksellers by mainland Chinese security agents raised questions about the former British colony's future as a bastion of free speech. Now, the latest apparent snatching of a Chinese billionaire, Xiao Jianhua ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong boy and girlfriend, both 14, arrested after abortion

Her mother, 34, called police at about 8.15pm that evening after learning she had an abortion. Illegal abortions carried out in small Hong Kong public housing flat, High Court hears Initial investigations showed the fetus had been disposed of on the ... ( read original story ...)

Chinese billionaire Xiao Jianhua 'abducted' from Hong Kong hotel

If Chinese police were involved in Xiao’s abduction from Hong Kong, it would appear to violate the former British colony’s mini-constitution, which only permits the Hong Kong police to operate in the territory. Xiao was born in China, is a Canadian ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong's Carrie Lam launches election platform

The former right-hand woman of Hong Kong's current chief executive Leung Chun-Ying, Carrie Lam is expected to run on a manifesto seeking continuity with the current administration’s governing philosophy. ( read original story ...)

Gold price closes lower in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- The gold price in Hong Kong closed at 11,258 HK dollars per tael on Friday, shrinking 2 HK dollars from the previous trading day, according to the Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange Society. The price is equivalent to 1,219.37 U ... ( read original story ...)

A billionaire’s disappearance rattles Hong Kong

XIAO JIANHUA was not alone among mainland China’s mega-rich in his fondness for the Four Seasons hotel in Hong Kong’s financial district. It describes itself as “perfect for the business elite”, among whom Mr Xiao certainly ranks. Hurun Report ... ( read original story ...)