Chinese military based in Hong Kong launched air, sea and land drills to practise intercepting fugitives attempting to flee the territory by boat. The Hong Kong garrison of the People’s Liberation ... ( read original story ...)
‘A shameful and sad day’ – in-house lawyer withdraws from Hong Kong law society elections over threats
Ex-Skadden lawyer on ‘rule of law’ ticket cites safety reasons as he bows out of Tuesday’s ballot A candidate in forthcoming elections to the Law Society of Hong Kong’s governing council has withdrawn ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong man accused of raping teen daughter jailed for 6½ years for perverting course of justice
His wife, brother and mother also received prison terms for their roles in the incident; judge says appalling case is one of the rarest of its kind. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong thief uses pole, hook to snare purse from 10th-storey flat after climbing up scaffolding
Viral video of the burglary shows the pole entering a window, then slowly snaking across the room before hooking a bag police say contained HK$1,200 and bank cards. ( read original story ...)
Chinese officials lecture Hong Kong legislators on Five Year Plan
Chinese officials addressed Hong Kong lawmakers at the city's legislature for the first time on Monday, lecturing them about priorities as the country moves into a new five-year economic plan. Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands Leaving Hong Kong, Teachers Quit Amid Security Law and Pandemic
Hong Kong has seen an alarming reduction in its population over the last 12 months, as people leave in the wake of the pandemic and the city’s political turmoil. According to data released by the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong man accused of raping teen daughter jailed for 6½ years for perverting course of justice in trial lead-up and during hearing
His wife was jailed for helping him take their daughter away days before the trial, while his brother and mother also received prison terms for their roles in incidentJudge says the case is appalling ... ( read original story ...)
How to watch the Tokyo Paralympics in Hong Kong – NowTV, RTHK, i-Cable, HK Open TV set to show the Games
Weeks after Olympics fever gripped the city, Hong Kong’s Paralympians are in action in Japan with NowTV, RTHK, i-Cable and HK Open TV all set to show the Games on television or online. ( read original story ...)
China moves to overhaul Hong Kong politics, squeezing democratic opposition
BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s parliament approved on Thursday a draft decision to change Hong Kong’s electoral system, further reducing democratic representation in the city’s institutions and ... ( read original story ...)
Shares in Hong Kong bourse rally after Chinese stock futures approved
Shares in the operator of Hong Kong’s bourse rallied after it was cleared to offer index futures for mainland Chinese shares, an important hedging tool that could broaden the exchange’s appeal to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong border won’t reopen until Covid-19 kept at bay, says commerce secretary Edward Yau
The exemption given to actress Nicole Kidman was based on economic benefit, Mr Edward Yau said.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Border Won’t Reopen Until Covid Kept at Bay, Yau Says
Hong Kong’s commerce secretary has defended the government’s abrupt U-turn to reimpose some of the world’s strictest quarantine policies, saying Covid must be kept at bay before borders are fully ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Job Market Continues Strong Growth, Exceeding Pre-COVID Levels
After a volatile year of events, Hong Kong shows sustained trends for growth. Links' Hong Kong Job Index (JOB:IN) demonstrates increasing business confidence in the local market, recording continuous ... ( read original story ...)
Tiananmen group in Hong Kong poised to bow to Beijing pressure
The civil rights group behind Hong Kong’s annual candlelight vigil commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square protest is discussing disbanding as Beijing tightens ... ( read original story ...)