The Court of Appeal on Wednesday concluded that a magistrate had erred in giving a teenage girl probation for possessing the raw materials for making petrol bombs amid Hong Kong's social unrest last ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong journalists forced to register or be banned
Hong Kong has banned journalists from working in the former British colony if they are not registered with the authorities to keep out “fake reporters”.The new rule — effective immediately — was ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and China stocks snap two-day run of losses after changing direction at least 10 times
Hong Kong and China stocks rose for the first time this week, as traders assessed prospects of global growth and the fallout from a resurgence in the coronavirus epidemic in Europe. The Hang Seng ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police tighten control on media with new accreditation rules
Experts say new policy enables government to decide who is a journalist and curbs power of student and online journalism ... ( read original story ...)
Newborn baby’s body found next to rubbish bin in Hong Kong, police investigating
The body of a newborn baby with a piece of cloth in her mouth was discovered next to a rubbish bin on Wednesday, prompting Hong Kong police to launch a criminal investigation. Emergency services were ... ( read original story ...)
In Pictures: Hong Kong students return to school in batches as daily Covid-19 cases fall to single digits
Students in Hong Kong have returned to schools for the first time in the new academic year, as the city recorded single-digit new coronavirus cases daily since Monday. Schools opened their gates to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ruling Party Looks to Draw Companies from Hong Kong
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is looking to submit a proposal to the cabinet next week that would help lure firms and financial professionals looking to relocate from Hong Kong due to its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Journalists Condemn Police Controls on Press Passes
Journalists' associations in Hong Kong on Tuesday hit out at changes to regulations enabling the city's police force to decide who is an accredited journalist. Amendments to the Hong Kong Police Force ... ( read original story ...)
Families fear for Hong Kong fugitives in China custody
On the night he made a failed attempt to flee to Taiwan by speedboat, 16-year-old Hong Konger Hoang received a phone call, signalling it was time to leave at once. The teenager is the youngest of a ... ( read original story ...)
Last Hong Kong governor calls for joint effort among countries to stand up to China
Chris Patten, the last British governor of Hong Kong, is appealing to countries including Canada to take co-ordinated action in the wake of Beijing’s crackdown on civil rights in the Asian city. He ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Disneyland set to reopen for a second time while California parks remain shuttered
Disney's Hong Kong-based theme park will finally be permitted to reopen this Friday, but Disney's California parks remain closed. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Disneyland Reopens For A Second Time As California Theme Park Closure Continues
Disneyland and local mayors are pressuring Gov. Gavin Newsom to let the California park reopen as Disney’s other worldwide parks welcome guests. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Disneyland to reopen on September 25
Hong Kong's Disneyland said on Tuesday it will reopen on Friday to a reduced number of visitors and limited days, with enhanced health measures after the latest wave of coronavirus infections forced ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Disneyland Theme Park to Reopen This Week
The Hong Kong Disneyland theme park is to reopen this week after being closed two times for coronavirus control reasons. It will reopen on Friday (Sept. 25) and operate a five days per week regime. ( read original story ...)