Many operators have had employees change jobs or switch industries during coronavirus shutdown First phase of relaxed curbs from April 21 will allow extension in dine-in hours and up to four per table ... ( read original story ...)
Google and Meta impose social media curbs on Hong Kong’s sole leadership candidate
US tech groups Google and Meta have restricted the social media presence of former Hong Kong security chief John Lee, who is running uncontested with Beijing’s backing for city ... ( read original story ...)
This controversial rule is ruining Hong Kong’s status as an aviation hub
Hong Kong's Covid-19 curbs are continuing to severely limit travel into the city, with only one flight from outside the Asia Pacific region landing on Tuesday and Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
YouTube takes down Hong Kong leader candidate’s channel
Lee had set up a Facebook page and a YouTube channel to promote his campaign, even though he is running uncontested in the election for chief executive on May 8, in which an Elect ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong top job candidate calls US bully over YouTube campaign ban
John Lee, Hong Kong’s sole candidate in next month’s chief executive election, called the United States government a bully Wednesday after YouTube unexpectedly took down his campaign channel due to US ... ( read original story ...)
YouTube blocks account of Hong Kong’s sole leadership candidate
YouTube blocked the account of Hong Kong's sole leadership candidate John Lee on Wednesday as part of U.S. sanctions against the city's former No. 2 official who said the move will not affect his bid ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong candidate John Lee banned by YouTube after US sanctions
Hong Kong’s authoritarian governor-in-waiting has said he will not be silenced after his YouTube campaign channel was blocked in response to US sanctions agains ... ( read original story ...)
YouTube shuts down channel of future Hong Kong leader, citing sanctions
The U.S. sanctioned John Lee and several other officials in August 2020 for their role in repressing pro-democracy demonstrations. ( read original story ...)
YouTube Blocks Hong Kong’s Next Leader John Lee
YouTube, the Google-owned video streaming platform, has removed the account of John Lee Ka-chiu, the policeman-turned-politician who is poised to take over as Hong Kong’s next leader. All content on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist jailed for sedition in first post-colonial case
Tam Tak-chi was sentenced to 40 months after being convicted under a law that hadn’t been used since the former British colony was returned to Chinese rule in 1997. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong jails DJ for ‘uttering seditious words’ in latest crackdown
Hong Kong court has jailed a DJ for “uttering seditious” words in the latest crackdown on civil liberties in the region. Tam Tak-chi, was given 40 months in jail after he was found guilty of 11 out of ... ( read original story ...)
14 students, 1 teacher test positive for Covid-19 as Hong Kong resumes in-person classes
Authorities believed the individuals were infected either in the community or at home as they tested positive before returning to school. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist jailed for sedition in first case since 1997 handover
A Hong Kong opposition activist was jailed for 40 months on Wednesday after the city's first sedition trial since its handover from British to Chinese rule nearly 25 years ago. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to press ahead with plan to double plastic bag levy to HK$1, waste charging scheme set to come into force next year
Move is part of Waste Blueprint for Hong Kong 2035, under which the administration hopes to promote a ‘plastic-free’ culture. ( read original story ...)