A U.S. law firm said on Friday it had withdrawn from helping a Hong Kong university remove a statue honoring slain Tiananmen Square protesters after the firm's role sparked condemnation from human ... ( read original story ...)
A man accused of killing a Hong Kong taxi driver and going on the run was caught after having a beer with a woman who recognized him
Police arrested a man in connection with the stabbing death of a Hong Kong taxi driver on Tuesday. A woman told the Hong Kong Free Press that she recognized the man after having a beer with him and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 9 new imported COVID-19 cases
Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection (CHP) reported nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, taking the total tally to 12,285. ( read original story ...)
U.S. law firm Mayer Brown to cease work for University of Hong Kong in dispute over Tiananmen memorial’s removal
The move comes after a controversy about a statue commemorating Beijing’s Tiananmen Square massacre that had stood at Hong Kong’s oldest university for 24 years. ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE Evergrande CEO in Hong Kong for restructuring, asset sale talks, sources say
Evergrande Group's chief executive is holding talks in Hong Kong with investment banks and creditors over a possible restructuring and asset sales, two people said, as the Chinese developer battles ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seizes smuggled Australian lobsters amid China ban
Australian lobsters seized by the Hong Kong Customs during an anti-smuggling operation, are displayed at a news conference in Hong Kong, Friday, HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong and mainland authorities ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: Polytechnic University scientist who tried to help protester shot by police jailed for a year
A Hong Kong scientist who tried to get medical attention for a protester shot by police during the civil unrest in 2019 has been jailed for a year for taking part in an unlawful assembly. Dr Yau ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Friendly beers lead to murder suspect’s arrest
A friendly beer shared with a mysterious stranger has led to the arrest of a high-profile murder suspect in Hong Kong. The suspect had gone on the run after he allegedly slashed a taxi driver to death ... ( read original story ...)
Teachers at Hong Kong’s kindergartens, semi-private schools next in line for Basic Law test, education chief says
City leader Carrie Lam last week unveiled plans to expand the testing, already required for public school teachers, to educators at ‘government-aided schools’ A new plan requiring more Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Teachers May Be Ones Taking Tests in New Security Push
Hong Kong teachers might have to pass a test on the city’s national security law, a top government official said, as the local education system is remade to foster greater loyalty to Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong teens say Instagram has a negative impact on their mental health
The more Anna Cheung looked at her Instagram feed, the more inadequate she felt about herself. The 18-year-old from Hong Kong, studying at King’s College London, often saw images of slender girls on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong now on ‘green’ list; quarantine rule lifted for vaccinated travelers
Hong Kong is now classified as a “green” country” which qualifies a fully vaccinated traveler to skip quarantine measures upon their arrival ... ( read original story ...)
Ousted Hong Kong district councillor told to repay HK$110,000 in allowances to government
Former Kowloon City district councillor Tony Kwok says he is considering seeking legal advice over the government’s ‘unreasonable’ move. ( read original story ...)
Alibaba Lags Behind In Hong Kong While Rivals Strike Gains As Markets Reopen After 2-Day Pause
Tencent Holdings Inc. (OTC: TCEHY), Xpeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) and Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI) rose as trading resumed ... ( read original story ...)