Publisher Gui Minhai had recently been released from prison. His Hong Kong publishing house sold books about the personal lives of China's leadership. Mr Gui's train was suddenly boarded on Saturday by plainclothes officers who took him away, his daughter ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bookseller detained again by Chinese authorities
HONG KONG — The daughter of a Hong Kong-based bookseller who was secretly detained in China says he has been taken away by Chinese authorities again after being released into house arrest last October. Angela Gui told Radio Sweden on Monday that her ... ( read original story ...)
One in four Hong Kong properties has illegal structures, but most owners get away with their misdeeds
A city of illegal structures Hong Kong, one of the world’s most densely-populated places, is a city of illegal structures. These run the gamut from supporting frames for air conditioners, canopies, rooftop structures, enclosed balconies and signboards on ... ( read original story ...)
Britain will continue to speak up on Hong Kong and any pressures ‘one, country, two systems’ comes under, consul general vows
Despite the prospect of criticism, Britain will not give up on closely monitoring developments in Hong Kong and speaking up about pressures it feels the “one country, two systems” concept is under, the nation’s consul general in the city says. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong officials take long route with mega-lengthy name for bridge slip road
After years of delays, cost overruns and controversy over a cross-border bridge, Hong Kong officials clearly hope for smoother times ahead going by just-released road names – including one with a record-breaking length of 10 Chinese characters. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong smog hits top of the health risk scale, thanks to haze and low winds
Air pollution in Hong Kong hit some of its worst levels on Monday, posing a serious risk to residents’ health for the second time in just five days. The Environmental Protection Department reported that smog levels at a monitoring station reached 10+ on ... ( read original story ...)
More illegal structures? Hong Kong justice minister apologises again and reveals checks on her other properties
Hong Kong’s beleaguered justice minister did not rule out the ... Cheng took the helm at the Department of Justice on January 6 just as news of unauthorised extensions to her home at the Villa De Mer estate in Siu Lam emerged. Buildings Department ... ( read original story ...)
Annual Hong Kong student awards on March 17 to honour city’s best teens
The Hong Kong Science Museum plans to feature more locally-done research to encourage young Hongkongers to pursue a career in the sciences, its new director has said. But in addition to government support for research and innovation, Paulina Chan Shuk-man ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong courts can challenge government’s bid to write joint checkpoint into law, says justice minister
The city’s courts would be able to challenge the government’s proposal for mainland laws to apply in part of a station on the Hong Kong side of a cross-border rail link under construction, Hong Kong’s justice minister said on Sunday. But Secretary ... ( read original story ...)
More illegal structures? Hong Kong justice minister runs checks on her other properties
Hong Kong’s beleaguered justice minister dropped a strong hint ... Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah took the reins on January 6 just as news of unauthorised extensions to her home at the Villa De Mer estate in Siu Lam emerged. ( read original story ...)
Fisherman dies and nine crew are rescued after US-Danish 65-foot sloop smashes into it during sailing race off the coast of Hong Kong
The first confirmation that Vestas had collided with a fishing boat came from Charles Caudrelier, skipper of Dongfeng Race Team, which was second into Hong Kong on the leg from Melbourne, Australia. 'Our first thought is that this is terrible news ... ( read original story ...)
Fisherman dead in Volvo Ocean Race collision near Hong Kong
The first confirmation that Vestas had collided with a fishing boat came from Charles Caudrelier, skipper of Dongfeng Race Team, which was second into Hong Kong on the leg from Melbourne, Australia. "Our first thought is that this is terrible news ... ( read original story ...)
Road surfacing works done for mega Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge
Good news finally emerged on Saturday with the Transport Department’s announcement that Hong Kong Link Road was now ready for vehicular traffic. “The remaining works in progress mainly include the final installation and testing of the traffic control ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong High: From Canton to New Delhi
It was nearly 4am in Hong Kong city and I was in love. So when I got the chance to rekindle that old flame recently, I did so with nary a moment’s reflection. The Hong Kong Club is the Andaz hotel’s glittering tribute to the city it’s named for and ... ( read original story ...