China’s foreign ministry said Friday it may decide not to recognize British-issued passports for Hong Kong residents in retaliation for London’s moves to open a path to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong teen jailed for 30 days for assaulting police officer during protests, after appeal court overturns original sentence of probation
A teenager who kicked a Hong Kong police officer chasing anti-government protesters has been jailed for 30 days, after a court decided his original sentence of 12 months' probation was too lenient. ( read original story ...)
China warns UK not to offer citizenship to Hong Kong residents
China has told Britain to "immediately correct its mistakes" after the UK reaffirmed its plan to offer a route to British citizenship to almost three million people living there. The offer was made in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong needs tougher laws to tackle wildlife crime say researchers
Hong Kong is thriving as a transnational wildlife smuggling hub because its laws are not strong enough to tackle organised crime running the lucrative trade, researchers said Friday. ( read original story ...)
Cathay pilots union tells Hong Kong-based members not to sign new pay-slashing contracts
After seeking legal advice, Cathay's pilots union has asked its 2,200 Hong Kong-based members not to sign salary-slashing new employment contracts handed out in the wake of massive job cuts, with the ... ( read original story ...)
China Urges Britain to ‘Correct Its Mistakes’ on Hong Kong Visas
The Hong Kong office of China's foreign ministry urges Britain to "immediately correct its mistakes" regarding visa policy for those with British National (Overseas) status, it said on Friday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong citizens’ huge snub to China: 325,000 to move to UK in next five years
UP TO 325,000 Hong Kong citizens could move to Britain over the next five years after the Government said it is "ready to welcome" them amid souring relations with China. ( read original story ...)
Man gets 12.5 years in jail for dousing ex-wife with drain cleaner in Hong Kong mall
HONG KONG, Oct 23 (SCMP): Chow King-man, 71, attacked Cheung Shing-fa, 50, at Kingswood Richly Plaza last year, in what the judge describes as one of the most serious cases of its kindCheung suffered ... ( read original story ...)
Oil giants CNOOC, Sinopec lead Hong Kong stocks higher as Russia’s Putin signals no change to output cut
The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.6 per cent on Friday morning as Donald Trump and Joe Biden locked horns in a TV debate, with oil companies leading the gains. ( read original story ...)
Let Hong Kong be Hong Kong and watch Greater Bay area prosper
I am writing to respond to the article "Study and work on mainland, Xi urges Hong Kong youths" (October 15). Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen are among the 11 cities under the Greater Bay Area project. ( read original story ...)
China, Hong Kong stocks rise on strong quarterly earnings, financials boost
China and Hong Kong stocks firmed on Friday morning, helped by gains in heavyweight financial firms and strong quarterly earnings so far. ** At the midday break, the Shanghai Composite index was up 0. ( read original story ...)
MPs urge Dominic Raab to demand China return detained Hong Kong protesters
More than 60 UK MPs and peers have written to Dominic Raab calling on him to demand the return of young Hong Kong activists detained in mainland China after attempting to flee to Taiwan by boat. In ... ( read original story ...)
Ireland ends extradition deal with Hong Kong over security law
Ireland has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong following a review of a controversial new national security law.The law introduced by Beijing criminalises acts of secession, subversion ... ( read original story ...)
Girl, 6, attacked with orange paint outside Hong Kong school in suspected revenge assault for business feud tied to grandfather
A six-year-old girl was attacked with orange paint outside a Hong Kong primary school on Thursday in an incident police believe may be linked with a business feud involving a member of her family. The ... ( read original story ...)