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He has filed stories from every continent for CBC News. Instagram: @sasapetricic On the edge of Victoria Harbour, not far from the wharves where British naval ships used to dock in Hong Kong, the push is on to strengthen Chinese control of this former colony. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong's divisive Beijing-backed leader, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, said Friday he won't run again for the job after his current term ends next year, citing unspecified family reasons. In a surprise announcement, Leung, who was chosen by a panel ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong chief executive CY Leung has said he will not seek re-election in March, citing family reasons for the surprise announcement. Speaking at a news conference, Mr Leung said: "If I run my family will suffer an intolerable stress." Mr Leung has often ... ( read original story ...)

Plastic and junk are piling up on Hong Kong's beaches as the city earns the unwelcome label of being one of the biggest litter creators in the world. As Tara Joseph reports, the government has been slow to respond. Reuters is the news and media division of ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Swiss private bank Edmond de Rothschild is closing its Hong Kong operations, according to three people familiar with the matter, more than two decades after it opened shop in the former British territory and as costs in the wealth ... ( read original story ...)

Up in the hills towering behind Hong Kong’s skyscrapers, the past occasionally creeps into the present. Rusting Japanese Imperial Army helmets, empty British shell cartridges and belt buckles found nestling in the red clay soil are a poignant reminder of ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG: Iconic Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park announced an entrance fee hike after recording its first deficit since 2003, local media reported on Wednesday (Dec 7). The park recorded a deficit of HK$241.1 million (S$44.2 million), its largest since ... ( read original story ...)

The performance of Hong Kong students in science has dropped to a new low possibly because of a decrease in numbers studying the subject under the new senior secondary school curriculum, according to the results of the latest Programme for International ... ( read original story ...)

December 7, 2016 1:30am EST December 7, 2016 2:14am EST News, Horse Racing It's Hong Kong International Jockeys' Championship night so if you're settling in for a punt at Happy Valley, make sure you give yourself every chance of a winning session thanks to ... ( read original story ...)

Surveys released by Hong Kong’s largest business chamber and a global body of professional accountants have revealed gloomy times for the city next year due to economic uncertainties and regulatory changes. The Association of Chartered Certified ... ( read original story ...)

Traders say bunker prices in Hong Kong in December will get a boost from by tight supplies and strong demand, according to a report by Platts. "Demand has been pretty robust since November and for December, we are still seeing good demand due to ... ( read original story ...)

Colorful 'pride' statues outside HSBC's Hong Kong headquarters have sparked a big debate over LGBT rights. As Tara Joseph reports, surveys show nearly half of Hong Kongers feel unsure about LGBT people. Reuters is the news and media division of Thomson ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong stocks rose for the second day on Wednesday, lifted by energy and raw materials sectors, but trading was thin as investors were cautious ahead of the European Central Bank's policy meeting on Thursday. Both the benchmark Hang Seng index and the ... ( read original story ...)

Stretched property valuations mean Hong Kong’s economy is vulnerable if interest rates rise faster than expected, the International Monetary Fund said. In its annual assessment of the Asian financial hub, the IMF identified three main risks -- rising ... ( read original story ...)