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HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court on Wednesday (Nov 30) rejected the appeal of two lawmakers who were disqualifed from the legislature earlier this month over their oath taking. In their swearing-in oaths last month at the Legislative Council (Legco), Mr ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG, Nov. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A spectacular White Christmas has arrived at Times Square in Hong Kong as revelers are treated to a unique winter experience in a magical Snow Chamber. Beautifully crafted by a team of French specialists who is ... ( read original story ...)

Yau Wai-ching is the youngest woman to be elected to Hong Kong's parliament - and she has been called many things, including: "radical", "goddess", "spy", "pretty" and "cancer cell". In the space of two months, the 25-year-old has become one of the most ... ( read original story ...)

Children who eat breakfast every day perform as well in tests as pupils who are 18 months older but skip food in the morning, a Chinese University study found. But the right food is equally important, with a combination of carbohydrates and protein being ... ( read original story ...)

The seizure of nine armoured vehicles by Hong Kong customs on Wednesday has raised many questions, and created a possible diplomatic spat between Singapore and China. Here's what we know so far. Nine Terrex armoured vehicles, along with other equipment ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG, 25 NOVEMBER 2016 The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited and its majority shareholders the Kadoorie family have placed philanthropy and community responsibility at the heart of the company's business model since its earliest days, more than a ... ( read original story ...)

Denise Ho was once one of the biggest names in Asian music. When her native Hong Kong was gripped by pro-democracy protests, she took to the streets, becoming an icon of resistance to Beijing. Filmed and edited by Andrew Lang, produced by Jonathan Wells ... ( read original story ...)

The Legislative Council has approved a motion calling for the government to set up more public markets and temporary bazaars to “counteract the market dominance” of property investment giant Link Reit, a target of criticism for its profit-driven ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore's Defence Ministry says a shipment of nine of its armoured personnel carriers has been delayed by customs authorities in the Chinese territory of Hong Kong. Singapore's Straits Times newspaper said Friday the eight-wheeled Terrex infantry carrier ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG: A growing independence campaign in Hong Kong is a terrible mistake that undermines the Chinese-ruled city's push for democracy and serves merely to provoke Beijing, Chris Patten, the last governor of the former British colony, said on Friday. ( read original story ...)

After Republican senators introduced legislation last week that would target Chinese interference in Hong Kong, questions linger as to whether Donald Trump’s hands-off foreign policy approach will go along with such measures – or if his anti-China ... ( read original story ...)

Nine armoured military vehicles, along with components and accessories, have been confiscated by Hong Kong customs in a routine inspection at the Kwai Chung terminal, marking one of the biggest seizure of strategic commodities in two decades. Preliminary ... ( read original story ...)

The Hong Kong Construction Association has urged lawmakers not to indulge in time-wasting but to focus on scrutinising proposals for public works projects worth HK$90 billion in the coming year. It warned of job losses and pay cuts if projects were delayed ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG – Two Hong Kong separatist lawmakers are attending a hearing at the city's High Court to appeal a court judgment that disqualified them from taking office. Sixtus Leung Chung-hang and Yau Wai-ching from the Youngspiration Party had altered ... ( read original story ...)