Hong Kong is sweltering on its hottest Mother's Day in more than half a century, with the mercury hitting 32.2 degrees Celsius and triggering this year's first "very hot weather warning". The ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong records at least one new imported Covid-19 case on Sunday
Hong Kong recorded at least one new imported coronavirus infection on Sunday, ending a string of three days with no reported infections. The tally of confirmed Covid-19 cases now moves to at least ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Lawmakers Physically Fight for Control of Chair of Key Committee
It's the latest sign that tensions over Beijing's role in the in the former British colony are rising once again ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legislative council breaks out in scuffle
Lawmakers in Hong Kong broke out in a scuffle Friday as they fought over who would take control of a committee. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Bars Draw Large Crowds As They Reopen For The First Time
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced on Tuesday that bars, gyms, beauty parlors, cinemas and other entertainment venues would be allowed to open starting May 8. Lam also said that secondary ... ( read original story ...)
Talking Horses: Longchamp return hits late hitch, plus Hong Kong tips
The Paris racecourse will launch the European Flat season on Monday with a high-class card, while live Saturday racing comes from Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seizes record-breaking 28 tons of shark fins — worth over $1 million
Each container found by officials held 13 metric tons of dried shark fins, officials said Wednesday. The fins are worth about $8.6 million HKD, or about $1.1 million USD. According to the news agency ... ( read original story ...)
Talking Horses: Longchamp returns in style plus Hong Kong racing tips
The Paris racecourse will launch the European Flat season on Monday with a high-class card, while live Saturday racing comes from Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Lawmakers Tussle Amid Dispute Over Chinese-Anthem Bill
Scuffles erupted at a Hong Kong lawmakers’ meeting in an escalating dispute over a bill that would criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem, legislation that threatens to reignite unrest that ... ( read original story ...)
Brawl erupts between Hong Kong politicians in fight for chair – video
One hour of chaos took over the Hong Kong parliament on Friday as Pro-Beijing and pro-democracy members fought to take control of a house committee ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-China and democratic lawmakers scuffle in Hong Kong
Pan-democratic legislator Eddie Chu Hoi-dick scuffles with security and pro-China legislators during Legislative Council's House Committee meeting, in Hong Kong, May 8, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu &nbs ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers ejected in scuffles at Hong Kong’s legislature
Scuffles broke out at Hong Kong’s legislature Friday, with security guards ejecting several pro-democracy lawmakers including one who was carried out by medics on a ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-China and democratic lawmakers scuffle in Hong Kong legislature
Rival lawmakers scuffled in Hong Kong's legislature on Friday in a row over electing the chairman of a key committee, a fresh sign of rising political tension as the coronavirus pandemic eases in the ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers scuffle in Hong Kong as eased coronavirus rules herald new wave of unrest
The clashes underscored the political deadlock in the city, where the Chinese government is exerting increasing control over local affairs. ( read original story ...)