he asked. ‘Could you tell me when everybody can pee in MTR stations?’: Hong Kong lawmakers lash MTR for outdated by-laws, lack of facilities He continued to attack the rule against drinking water. “Drinking water is a human right. You can study how ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong waitress jailed eight years for killing ‘noisy’ three-month-old son
A pathologist observed that there was considerable bleeding in his brain. Hong Kong housewife accused of causing baby’s death after losing self-control over infant’s incessant crying Sentencing reports on his mother’s mental state found she was both ... ( read original story ...)
Somkid seeks Hong Kong trade
Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has called for the establishment of a Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Thailand aimed at boosting economic ties and linking the country to China's new overseas investment strategy. During a four-day ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong appoint Mark Wright as director of cricket
Wright has worked with Hong Kong cricket for over a decade as a coach, player and selector. Photo: Hong Kong Cricket. © Cricbuzz Cricket Hong Kong have appointed Mark Wright as their new director of cricket, the board confirmed on Friday (April 28). ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong businesspersons to survey EEC projects in May
HONG KONG, 28 April 2017 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has invited 50 major businesspersons from Hong Kong to survey Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor projects in May. The deputy premier, now leading government officials in a visit ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks pull back from 20-month high
SHANGHAI: Hong Kong's benchmark stock index eased on Friday from the previous session's 20-month high that was aided by continuous money inflows from mainland China. The Hang Seng index fell 0.3 per cent, to 24,615.13, while the China Enterprises Index ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest activists amid fears of creeping China influence
Hong Kong police arrested nine pro-democracy activists on Thursday over a protest outside China's representative office in November, a move some said was a bid to stifle opposition before Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit in July. HONG KONG ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong boasts massive cityscape, but has enough local quirks to keep you on your toes
In a crowded fish market in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay area, mongers prove the freshness of their cod by displaying them splayed and bloody, their hearts still fluttering with life. Around the corner, “voodoo women” hold court under a raised highway ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong widens crackdown, arrests 9 more activists
Hong Kong authorities expanded their crackdown on the Chinese-controlled territory's opposition with a fresh round of arrests of pro-democracy activists on Thursday. Police detained up to nine activists for their apparent involvement in an anti-China ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong widens crackdown, arrest 9 more activists
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities are expanding their crackdown on the Chinese-controlled territory's opposition by launching a fresh round of arrests of activists. Police on Thursday detained up to nine activists for their apparent involvement in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong widens crackdown on pro-democracy activists
Hong Kong authorities expanded their crackdown on the Chinese-controlled territory's opposition with a fresh round of arrests of pro-democracy activists on Thursday. Police detained up to nine activists for their apparent involvement in an anti-China ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 2 young legislators who previously staged protest
Hong Kong police on Wednesday arrested two pro-independence lawmakers who were disqualified in a dispute over their oaths, in the latest round of legal action against activists involved in the Chinese territory's pro-democracy movement. Sixtus Leung and ... ( read original story ...)
Guangzhou Evergrande investigated after fans unfurled 'Annihilate British Dogs' banner during Asian Champions League match in Hong Kong
Hong Kong officials have been sensitive to any prospect of trouble ... from two men while other supporters were escorted from the stadium, according to Kyodo News. A Suwon Bluewings official told Reuters on Wednesday: 'As soon as the game began, one ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong arrests 2 disqualified lawmakers over oath fracas
Hong Kong police on Wednesday arrested two pro-independence lawmakers who were disqualified in a dispute over their oaths, in the latest round of legal action against activists involved in the Chinese territory's pro-democracy movement. Sixtus Leung and ... ( read original story ...)