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 ...)
Pro-Beijing lawmakers, democrats clash 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 tapers off in ... ( read original story ...)
Scuffles break out in Hong Kong’s legislature
Scuffles broke out at Hong Kong’s Legislative Council on Friday, as lawmakers from opposing camps competed to preside over a meeting held to determine who has authority over a key committee which scru ... ( read original story ...)
Rival camps clash in chaotic Hong Kong legislature
Rival Hong Kong lawmakers clashed Friday inside the city's legislature which has been paralysed for seven months as pro-democracy politicians attempt to scupper a controversial law that bans insulting ... ( read original story ...)
Asia virus latest: S. Korea football kicks off, Hong Kong eases curbs
League is the first competition of any standing to come back to life, watched by sport-starved fans in a swathe of foreign countries. Hong Kong began to ease major social distancing measures with bars ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Gyms, Bars And Cinemas Reopen As Virus Measures Ease
Hong Kong on Friday began to ease major social distancing measures with bars, gyms, beauty parlours and cinemas reopening their doors after the financial hub largely halted local transmissions of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong records 4 new COVID-19 infections in Pakistan returnees
Following a two-day streak without any new cases, Hong Kong has recorded four new COVID-19 infections among a group of residents who returned from Pakistan yesterday. The total number of COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Seizes Record-Breaking Haul of Smuggled Shark Fin
Hong Kong has seized a record-breaking 26 metric tons of illegally smuggled shark fins severed from about 38,500 endangered predators, officials announced. The semi-autonomous Chinese city revealed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong exchange chief to step down after failed LSE bid
In a statement on Thursday, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said Charles Li “would not seek” reappointment as chief executive when his current contract expires in October 2021. HKEX has put a ... ( read original story ...)
US to delay Hong Kong report to see if China ‘further undermines’ autonomy
Delay comes after Beijing’s highest office in Hong Kong referred to city’s protesters as ‘virus’ that must be eradicated ... ( read original story ...)