On Friday alone, Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai faces four separate court appearances, a sign of the severity with which authorities are cracking down on dissent in the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Police Debut the Goose Step as City Marches to Beijing’s Tune
Hong Kong marked National Security Education Day with speeches warning against dissent and a police detail goose-stepping in the locked-knee marching style of the Chinese military. ( read original story ...)
Key Chains and Teddy Bears in Riot Gear: Hong Kong Promotes National Security
The government organized a day of citywide activities, from schools to the police academy, to encourage residents to support a recent national security law. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Expands Coronavirus Vaccine Eligibility to Residents Aged 16 to 30
With the lowering of the age requirement, another 1.08 million people are eligible, which will cover about 88% of the population. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong kicks off national security education day
Beijing's top representative in Hong Kong warned foreign powers on Thursday not to use the city as a pawn.Luo Huining made the comments at a ceremony to mark an "education day" for the National ... ( read original story ...)
Scoot barred from landing flights from Singapore in Hong Kong for 2 weeks
Singaporean budget airline Scoot will be barred from landing flights from Singapore in Hong Kong from Friday (16 April) to 29 April after two passengers on a flight to the territory were confirmed to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong celebrates first ‘national security day’ with goose-steps
Policemen goose-stepped on parade while children were required to raise the Chinese flag and sing national anthems today as Hong Kong marked its inaugural “National Security Education Day” following ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong children schooled in national security as city ‘celebrates’ new laws
Kindergartens given specially themed puzzles and others taught to ‘safeguard homeland’ on National Security Education day ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing official in Hong Kong warns against foreign meddling
Beijing’s top official in Hong Kong on Thursday warned foreign forces not to interfere with the “bottom line” of national security in the city, threatening retaliation ... ( read original story ...)
Covid pandemic is a ‘wake-up call’ to prioritize sustainability, says Hong Kong exchange
Laura Cha, chairman of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, shares what the exchange is doing to help combat climate change and promote greater diversity. ( read original story ...)
Spirit of a city: five cocktails to conjure Hong Kong
Some of Hong Kong’s award-winning bartenders share bespoke drinks recipes for the FT that capture the essence of their city. Enjoy them at home or order in person if/when you can ... ( read original story ...)
PM ‘must impose sanctions’ on China over Hong Kong
More than 100 MPs and peers have urged Boris Johnson to impose sanctions on Chinese officials who led a crackdown on Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners. Their letter to the prime minister also calls ... ( read original story ...)
SpiceJet, GoAir decide not to carry Vivo’s shipments as smartphones caught fire at Hong Kong airport
New Delhi: SpiceJet and GoAir have decided not to carry any shipments of Vivo after a consignment of the Chinese company's smartphones caught fire at the Hong Kong airport's tarmac on Sunday. Moreover ... ( read original story ...)
Prison terms for Hong Kong activists who urge others not to vote in elections
Hong Kong’s government has proposed a new law that threatens prison sentences for anyone found guilty of urging others not to vote or or to cast a blank or invalid ballot, ahead of controversial ... ( read original story ...)