British foreign minister Dominic Raab told top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi that Britain would be watching Hong Kong Legislative Council elections in September closely and stressed that China needed to ... ( read original story ...)
China announces suspension of Hong Kong extradition treaties as fallout over new security law continues
China announced Tuesday that Hong Kong will suspend extradition treaties with Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom after the group of countries took similar measures in response to ... ( read original story ...)
University Sacks Hong Kong Protest Leader Loathed By China
Law professor Benny Tai, 56, decried his sacking by the University of Hong Kong and accused education chiefs of bowing to political pressure from Beijing. "It marks the end of academic freedom in Hong ... ( read original story ...)
University of Hong Kong sacks veteran democracy activist
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) on Tuesday sacked veteran pro-democracy activist Benny Tai from his tenured position as an associate professor of law, in a move he called "the end of academic ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property tycoon pitches new city idea to Ireland
Ivan Ko hopes to find site between Dublin and Belfast to host 50,000 migrants from Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
China says Hong Kong to suspend crime-related agreements with UK, Canada, Australia
China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that Hong Kong's government would suspend agreements on mutual assistance for criminal matters, including extradition, with Britain, Canada and Australia. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s new tech index up nearly 2.9% on second day of trade
The tech index was launched on Monday and will track the 30 largest technology companies listed in Hong Kong that pass the screening criteria. ( read original story ...)
Migrant Workers, Hong Kong Wave, TikTok: Your Tuesday Briefing
Good morning. We’re covering a devastating time for hundreds of millions of migrant workers, designers getting creative with face masks and a vacation ritual canceled this year. The pandemic has ... ( read original story ...)
New Zealand Suspends Extradition Treaty With Hong Kong
New Zealand has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and made a number of other changes in light of China's decision to pass a national security law for Hong Kong, Foreign Affairs Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign banks refuse accounts of senior Hong Kong officials
A leading Hong Kong official has said senior members of the city’s government are finding it increasingly difficult to bank with foreign institutions as tensions mount between China and the US over ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Bans Gatherings Of More Than 2 People After COVID Cases Rise
Hong Kong unveils its toughest coronavirus restrictions yet, including a ban on gatherings of two or more Hong Kong made headlines on Monday for announcing its latest round of restrictions aimed at ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Which Had All But Beaten Coronavirus, Adopts Tough Restrictions Amid a Troubling Surge
We have many untraceable cases and it’s difficult to eliminate the hidden transmission chain in a short period of time.” Hong Kong has avoided the strict lockdowns seen in the U.S., Europe and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Ban Dining-in, Gatherings Of More Than Two
Hong Kong will ban all dine-in services at restaurants and public gatherings of more than two people not from the same family starting Wednesday, as the city’s worst coronavirus outbreak shows no sign ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong extends virus restrictions to ban gatherings of more than two people
Hong Kong on Monday announced further restrictions to curb a surge in coronavirus cases, including a ban on gatherings of more than two people, a total bar on restaurant dining and mandatory face ... ( read original story ...)