Hong Kong Marathon participants ran into trouble Sunday over clothes -- and even a tattoo -- that bore a Cantonese slogan popular with the city's pro-democracy movement, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief warns jobs market recovery is slowing, backs more even spread of gains from economic growth
Paul Chan says unbalanced economy is ‘major problem’ with significant wealth disparities across sectors damaging people’s sense of belonging. ( read original story ...)
As Hong Kong’s Civil Society Buckles, One Group Tries to Hold On
Unions and other organizations have dissolved after facing pressure under a new security law. The Hong Kong Journalists Association is hoping it can avoid that fate. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong banks to disclose related property of clients who breach security law
Banks in Hong Kong are advised to disclose related property of clients who are found in breach of the city's national security law, according to the latest guidelines from its banking association. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong sticks to strict quarantine regime even as region starts to open
Hong Kong has for two decades branded itself “Asia’s world city”, but it could soon become one of the region’s most isolated as it looks certain to remain effectively closed into next year even as its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong quarantine woes: Singaporean traveller with epilepsy sent to hospital after hotel staff find him having seizure
Business traveller Jay* arrived in Hong Kong worrying about what he would eat during his 14-day quarantine, as he has epilepsy and is allergic to nuts. The Singaporean’s worst fears came true on ... ( read original story ...)
That fact sheet on US interference in Hong Kong affairs – why now?
The timing was curious, and so was the document itself. A few weeks ago, on September 24, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a lengthy report with an unusual title: “Fact Sheet: U.S. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s witchfinders are making ‘national security’ an all-purpose offence
Yet in the last couple of years it has become something like heresy in 16th century Spain – an all-purpose offence of which anyone can be accused, with dire consequences for the convicted, offering an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Marathon: Virginia Lo puts Hong Kong Marathon women’s 10k win down to coffee
It was an early start for the 10km runners at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon and women’s 10km winner Virginia Lo Ying-chiu put her victory down to a cup of coffee. “I have started ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stubbornly sticks to strict quarantine regime as region opens up
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Hong Kong news every morning. Hong Kong has for two decades branded itself “Asia’s world city”, but it could soon become one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Marathon: Wong Tsz-to credits ‘easier’ route for personal best in 10k race
Olympic triathlete Oscar Coggins welcomes return of race to the city – ‘I hope next year we can have more events like this’. ( read original story ...)
Covid measures in place at Hong Kong Marathon start
Covid measures were in force as the Hong Kong Marathon got underway on Sunday. Runners wore face masks ahead of start, and removed them only after ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Consumer Council rolls out price tracker upgrades in digital revamp, with motorists offered real-time data for fuel
Price watch upgrades to Consumer Council’s online platforms will help shoppers make better decisions, according to watchdog. ( read original story ...)
China opposes UK Foreign Secretary’s remarks on Hong Kong
China has expressed strong opposition to the irresponsible remarks recently made by British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Hong Kong affairs ... ( read original story ...)