Minnie Li and Nannan were nervous as they walked into a Hong Kong restaurant with several friends offering donations of masks and hand sanitizer in the middle of a pandemic. They weren't worried about ... ( read original story ...)
Watching Hong Kong Cop Movies After 10 Months of Tear Gas
The genre that propelled Jackie Chan and Chow Yun Fat to stardom has been tainted by real-life police brutality during protests. ( read original story ...)
With fewer new coronavirus cases, Hong Kong lawmaker says he hopes shutdown will end
Hong Kong reported four new coronavirus cases on Wednesday — the fourth consecutive day of single-digit growth in cases, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. ( read original story ...)
University of Queensland takes disciplinary action against pro-Hong Kong student activist
Drew Pavlou to face a hearing over a series of satirical stunts, social media posts and criticisms of the vice-chancellor ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s rebound can be ‘very, very strong’ if virus cases stay low, says legislator
Hong Kong people are fighters," says legislator Jeffrey Lam, who is a member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong SAR. He says if the city can maintain a streak of low, single-digit number of ... ( read original story ...)
Air India says ‘carried’ 170 tonnes medical cargo from Shanghai, Hong Kong in 10 days
The scheme is an initiative of the central government for air transport of medical cargo and essential supplies across India amid the COVID-19 outbreak. ( read original story ...)
China’s top liaison in Hong Kong defends controversial law
China's top official to Hong Kong called for the adoption of a controversial law in the special administrative region on Wednesday, while condemning pro-democracy movements as a threat to the rule of ... ( read original story ...)
Top China official in Hong Kong urges national security law ‘as soon as possible’
China's most senior official in Hong Kong said on Wednesday the city should work to introduce national security legislation "as soon as possible" as violent protests last year had undermined its rule ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong may still be among the best places to ride out ‘self-isolation’
Mike Graham, presenter of TalkRadio’s morning programme in Britain, has recently been on a telephonic trip around the world finding out how faraway places are combating the coronavirus transmission, ... ( read original story ...)
China’s top official in Hong Kong pushes for national security law
Luo Huining says region’s pro-democracy movement is threat to ‘one country, two systems’ principle ... ( read original story ...)
Public barred from viewing voter registry again after Hong Kong police group granted injunction ahead of appeal
A police group has won an interim injunction preventing the public from viewing electoral registry information upon launching an appeal against a Hong Kong court’s ruling last week. Last Wednesday, ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s attack on Hong Kong opposition viewed as ‘taste of what’s to come’ as attention pivots from coronavirus to city’s legislative elections
Beijing’s top representatives have accused the opposition of paralysing the city’s governance with filibustering tactics in the legislature Pan-democrats say the criticism oversteps the central ... ( read original story ...)
Piano van: Hong Kong music lessons go mobile to beat virus
Yoyo, 6, frowns with concentration as she plays the piano in the back of a truck -- still able to practise thanks to an innovative Hong Kong music school keeping lessons going during the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong barristers call on Beijing to ‘exercise restraint’ in comments
The Hong Kong Bar Association on Tuesday called on Beijing to “exercise restraint” in its comments regarding affairs in the Chinese-ruled city, warning that its views could be perceived as ... ( read original story ...)