TikTok-owner ByteDance is in discussions to list its Chinese short video app Douyin in Hong Kong, according to two people familiar with the situation. ( read original story ...)
Museum of History must reflect the truth of Hong Kong
From enrolling children into elite schools and snapping up new mobile phones, Hongkongers are known for their penchant for joining queues for almost anything. But the rush to visit the Museum of ... ( read original story ...)
Global rallies call for release of 12 Hong Kong fugitives detained in mainland China for more than two months
Supporters of 12 Hong Kong fugitives detained in mainland China for more than two months staged demonstrations around the world on Saturday calling for their release, ahead of a virtual rally ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s restraint in intervening in national security cases ‘shows Hong Kong retaining high degree of autonomy’
Beijing's restraint over intervening in the prosecution of national security cases in Hong Kong is proof the city's high degree of autonomy has not been undermined by the new law, a legal heavyweight ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds march in Taiwan to support 12 arrested Hong Kongers
Hundreds of people marched in Taiwan's capital on Sunday to demand the release of 12 Hong Kong anti-government protesters who were arrested by mainland Chinese authorities in August. The 12 were ... ( read original story ...)
Kris Provoost captures “immense density” of Hong Kong’s housing
Belgian photographer Kris Provoost explores the striking juxtaposition of Hong Kong's "hyper-dense" housing and natural landscapes in his latest photography series, Eden of the Orient. Eden of the ... ( read original story ...)
As China Clamps Down, Activists Flee Hong Kong for Refuge in the West
China calls them “violent criminals.” Asylum seekers from Hong Kong are the latest catalyst for deteriorating relations between Beijing and Western countries. ( read original story ...)
Lack of jobs in Hong Kong, more than national security law, main reason for sharp fall in expats arriving, observers say
A sharp drop in the number of foreigners cleared to work in Hong Kong this year appears to reflect the scarcity of jobs in a stricken economy rather than moves by countries such as the United States ... ( read original story ...)
Art Basel Hong Kong Spotlight: ‘Hold on to the ship while the waters are choppy’
Covid-19 has put paid to this year’s art fairs, leaving the 2020 art calendar in disarray. Art Basel has especially felt the brunt, cancelling its three editions in Hong Kong, Basel and Miami Beach. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong national security law: man who challenged detention will have to foot government’s bill for adopting wrong legal procedure
The first man to challenge his detention on charges under Hong Kong's new national security law will have to foot the government's bill despite having raised important public issues because he had ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong rejects Taiwan’s proposal for official meeting to hand over evidence, sort out travel for murder suspect
The Hong Kong government on Friday rejected a proposal to meet Taiwanese authorities to exchange evidence and sort out travel details for the wanted murder suspect Chan Tong-kai after the self-ruled ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks gain for the fourth straight week as oil giants PetroChina, Sinopec surge
Hong Kong stocks rallied for a fourth straight week as the final presidential debate wrapped up in the US and ahead of a major political event in China where policymakers will decide the country's ... ( read original story ...)
China may not recognize British-issued Hong Kong passports
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 ...)