New Airbus A350-900 makes 1st scheduled Canadian flight

The passengers flying from Vancouver to Hong Kong didn't know they were scheduled to embark on Cathay Pacific's new Airbus A350-900 on Tuesday morning. But with an airplane-shaped cake in the waiting area, a DJ and speeches, it quickly became clear to the ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong protests: Nine activists 'to be charged'

The other six include lawmakers and members of the Hong Kong Federation of Students. 'Tougher policies?' - By Juliana Liu, BBC News, Hong Kong It is not clear why the Hong Kong authorities have waited so long to arrest and charge the leaders of the civil ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong lifts ban on Brazil meat imports, EU urges action

BRASÍLIA (Reuters) - Hong Kong said on Tuesday it has lifted a ban on the import of Brazilian meat, removing one of the last blanket bans by a major importer, but strong words from an EU commissioner visiting Brazil suggests the scandal over health ... ( read original story ...)

China's favored candidate chosen as Hong Kong’s leader

Hong Kong's new leader Carrie Lam pledges to mend political rifts after winning a vote dismissed as a sham by democracy activists who fear the loss of the city's cherished freedoms. Video provided by AFP Newslook Communist China's favored candidate was ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong police arrest more 2014 democracy protest leaders

A day after Hong Kong picked a new Beijing-backed leader, police launched a fresh round of arrests of student leaders and other prominent figures involved with the huge 2014 "Umbrella Movement" pro-democracy protests. Nine activists targeted by police were ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong election: Beijing-backed Lam vows to heal divide

The first woman elected to lead Hong Kong has vowed to heal divisions amid demands for more democracy and protests at Beijing's growing influence. Carrie Lam, 59, had the backing of the Chinese government in Beijing and was widely expected to win. ( read original story ...)

Video: Hong Kong escalator reverses direction, injures 18

Two technicians have been arrested after a Hong Kong escalator suddenly shifted into reverse at high speed, injuring 18 people. Local news reports that one of the shoppers the Mong Kok’s Langham Place complex is in serious condition with a head injury ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong protest leaders charged day after new leader chosen

HONG KONG: Hong Kong police on Monday charged nine organisers of the 2014 pro-democracy demonstrations, just a day after a new Beijing-backed leader was chosen, vowing to unite society. The move provoked anger and disbelief among protesters and heightened ... ( read original story ...)