Global coronavirus infections climbed above 85 million, after daily cases in the U.S. soared to a record of nearly 300,000 following the New Year holiday. An easier-to-spread variant detected in the U ... ( read original story ...)
China Moves to Punish Lawyers Hired to Help Hong Kong Activists
Lu Siwei and Ren Quanniu were barred from aiding a group of pro-democracy protesters who were arrested at sea, but could still lose their licenses. ( read original story ...)
Mercedes-Benz driver arrested for knocking down bike rider at Hong Kong junction, and moving off before being stopped by motorcyclist
Benz was on Monday arrested after dash camera footage showed she had knocked down a cyclist at an intersection and drove off before being intercepted by a motorcycle in northern Hong Kong. The footage ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong surveillance watchdog concedes he has ‘no say’ over snooping in cases related to national security law
Hong Kong's surveillance commissioner has conceded he has "no say" over investigations by enforcement agencies under the Beijing-imposed national security law, but will offer advice if asked. Azizul ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: city expects more than 50 Covid-19 cases as respiratory specialist warns against changing social-distancing rules
Hong Kong was expected to record more than 50 new coronavirus cases on Monday, according to a medical source, though a respiratory expert cautioned the city was not yet in a position to reopen schools ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland Chinese lawyer who assisted one of the Hong Kong fugitives in Shenzhen threatened with loss of licence
A mainland Chinese lawyer who helped one of the 10 Hong Kong fugitives jailed last week in Shenzhen for illegally crossing the border has been informed by authorities that his license could be revoked ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks greet 2021 with rally in tech firms while Chinese telco, oil giants slump
Hong Kong, China stocks are making a positive start to trading on the first day of 2021 as technology stocks lead gainers. Chinese telco and oil giants slide amid concerns about US delisting moves. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong journalism watchdog says officials could evade questions after Covid-19 press cons replaced with online event
Daily in-person press briefings given by government departments on the Covid-19 situation in Hong Kong will be replaced by an online video conference starting Monday. Members of the press will have to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: anger among journalists as government moves coronavirus press briefings online, takes only written questions
The government's unexpected decision to move its daily Covid-19 press conference online and take only written questions has sparked fury among Hong Kong journalists, who allege the move is intended to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong DJ ‘Uncle Ray’ makes good on birthday promise with HK$100,000 donation to Operation Santa Claus
The Operation Santa Claus (OSC) coffers became richer by HK$100,000 (US$12,900) this year, thanks to a generous donation by veteran radio DJ "Uncle Ray" Cordeiro. This came as the 96-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks advance on first trading day of 2021 amid losses in Chinese telco, oil giants
Hong Kong, China stocks are making a positive start to trading on the first day of 2021 as technology stocks lead gainers. Chinese telco and oil giants slide amid concerns about US delisting moves. ( read original story ...)
Mannings Hong Kong Campaign Shows Appreciation for Women Who Helped Us Get Through 2020
Mannings Hong Kong is reflecting on the challenges of 2020 and appreciating the women in our lives who have helped us through them. ( read original story ...)
Why the Hong Kong gov’t has a problem with remembering the past
Hong Kong has a problem with history and the recent incident of official vandalism at the more than century-old Roman-style underground reservoir at Bishop’s Hill in Shek Kip Mei serves as a timely ... ( read original story ...)
Rise of nano flats in Hong Kong has led to fall in living standards, with government policies to blame, land use group says
Hong Kong private developers have built more than 8,500 nano flats that were each sold for millions of dollars over the past decade, according to a research group, which called for the government to ... ( read original story ...)