LONDON - Citing security concerns, Hong Kong is forfeiting its Davis Cup matches against Pakistan, scheduled for next month in Islamabad. The International Tennis Federation said Tuesday that it "regrets and respectfully disagrees" with Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans imports of Brazilian meat after food safety scandal
Hong Kong is the biggest market for Brazilian beef, importing US$718 million worth in 2016, according to Brazilian government figures. China is Brazil’s biggest market for beef and poultry overall. BRF, one of Brazil’s largest meatpackers said to be ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon Li chokes up as he reflects on economy
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing has had an emotional moment as he reflected on the weak state of the financial hub's economy. The 88-year-old tycoon appeared to get choked up as he spoke Wednesday at a news conference following the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong set to pick new leader anointed by Beijing
The three candidates vying to be Hong Kong's next leader squared off in a feisty debate in front of hundreds of voters who peppered them with questions. They wrangled over policy proposals for the semiautonomous Chinese city and took jabs at each other at ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong set to pick leader anointed by Beijing
HONG KONG — The three candidates vying to be Hong Kong's next leader squared off in a feisty debate in front of hundreds of voters who peppered them with questions. They wrangled over policy proposals for the semiautonomous Chinese city and took jabs at ... ( read original story ...)
Distraught Hong Kong villagers battle to save their homes
A month after her family received the eviction news, Ko's mother suffered a stroke ... peppered with banners decrying corruption and displacement. The rural areas of Hong Kong are dominated by a political network known as the "kuk", who are represented ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong prosecutors to follow up allegation that police officer had sex with Korean during anti-vice operation
The Department of Justice on Monday expressed concern over an allegation that a police officer had sex with a Korean make-up artist during an anti-vice operation in Hong Kong. The claim emerged earlier this month in Kowloon City Court after Lee Jung-ha ... ( read original story ...)
China-Hong Kong “bond connect” has dual benefits
HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - China's plan to allow Hong Kong and mainland investors to trade each other's debt is good news for the Special Administrative Region. By making it easier for foreigners to trade onshore bonds, the tie-up means Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Pan-democrat support builds for Hong Kong chief executive candidate John Tsang as election looms
John Tsang Chun-wah’s campaign for the Hong Kong’s top job received another strong boost on Monday with the Democratic Party announcing its support for the former financial secretary less than a week before the chief executive election. “All our ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong restaurants will just pass on waste charges to diners, businessman warns
“A lot of times it was leftover food by customers, and this is something we cannot control.” Simon Wong Ka-wo, president of the Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades, agreed. “In Hong Kong, restaurants host banquets totalling 8,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong marine research centre may build wall to keep out unruly visitors
A wall may have to be put around an ecologically sensitive research area in Hong Kong if visitors do not begin respecting it, the director of a marine biology research facility warns. Professor Gray Williams of the Swire Institute of Marine Science ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Derby delight for Moreira as Dragon roars
CHAMPION jockey Joao Moreira has his first Hong Kong Derby after Rapper Dragon has become the first horse to complete the Classic series for four-year-olds. The former Sydneysider added Sunday’s Derby (2000m) to his wins in the Hong Kong Classic Mile ... ( read original story ...)
Front runners in Hong Kong leadership race dodge June 4 issue in bruising debate
The two front runners in Hong Kong’s leadership race shied away from stating their positions over vindication of the Tiananmen Square crackdown of 1989 as they were publicly grilled for the first time by members of the committee that will pick the city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong in danger of losing its status as aviation hub, Qantas chief warns
Hong Kong is in danger of losing its role as an international aviation hub because of intense competition, the boss of Qantas Airways has warned. In an interview with the Post, Alan Joyce, chief executive of Australia’s national airline, said Middle East ... ( read original story ...)