Beijing leader on Monday vowed to overhaul the city's education system, arguing its liberal studies curriculum helped fuel last year's violent pro-democracy protests. Chief Executive Carrie Lam descri ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong jumps nearly 2% as hopes rise on economies reopening
Investors continue to watch for developments on the coronavirus front amid hopes of global economies reopening as social distancing measures are eased. ( read original story ...)
More Trouble Looms for Hong Kong
China denounces the protest movement as a ‘political virus.’ ... ( read original story ...)
For Hong Kong protesters, the right thing to do for the city now is stay at home
As Hong Kong tries to keep its population safe and recover from the economic downturn caused by Covid-19, a replay of the havoc caused by last year's protest movement is the last thing the city needs. ( read original story ...)
Hundreds gather in Hong Kong malls as anti-gov’t rallies reemerge
Riot police disperse protesters seeking to revive pro-democracy movement after months of being curtailed by coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Small Protests Renew Calls for Autonomy
Police pursued pro-democracy protesters in shopping malls in Hong Kong Sunday, after permission for a Mother’s Day march was denied. As the coronavirus outbreak subsides in Hong Kong, more protesters, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s nightlife gets back to normal as lockdown on bars ends
The streets of Hong Kong were filled with people on Saturday night as a month long lockdown on bars came to an end. Some restrictions still apply due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it didn’t stop ... ( read original story ...)
Riot police chase Hong Kong Mother’s Day protesters
Riot police chased protesters through Hong Kong shopping malls on Sunday as democracy activists launched Mother's Day flash mob rallies calling for independence and the city's unpopular leader to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: hundreds gather in shopping malls across city to chant slogans, stage singalongs
Hundreds of protesters gathered in at least 10 shopping malls across Hong Kong on Sunday afternoon to chant slogans and sing the anthem of the anti-government movement, Glory to Hong Kong. Earlier in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong swelters on Mother’s Day as temperature hits half-century high
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 ...)