HONG KONG -- Tensions flared at Hong Kong's legislature Wednesday as pro-Beijing lawmakers prevented a pair of newly elected representatives advocating independence for the Chinese region from getting a second chance at taking their oaths. Sixtus Leung and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court allows lawmakers to take office
Hong Kong's government has failed to block two pro-independence lawmakers from taking their oaths in a last-ditch legal challenge. Judge Thomas Au of the High Court rejected a request for their swearing-in to be delayed for a judicial review. Yau Wai-ching ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong boat passenger missing after falling with 12 others into stormy waters
A Hong Kong boat passenger was missing on Tuesday afternoon after being tossed along with 12 others into choppy seas off Sai Kung in the midst of heavy rain. A rescue operation was under way for the missing passenger after the other 12 were recovered from ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fails to delay pro-independence lawmakers from taking office
HONG KONG: The Hong Kong government failed in an unprecedented legal attempt on Tuesday to halt the swearing-in of two newly elected lawmakers seeking to push for independence for the autonomous region. High Court Judge Thomas Au rejected its last-ditch ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Bunkering Halted Due to Strong Winds
Market sources said Hong Kong bunker operations remained halted Tuesday due to strong winds from Typhoon Sarika, Platts reports. It is reported to be unclear when bunkering operations could resume at Hong Kong, with wind levels Tuesday afternoon said to be ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government fails in bid to block swearing in of pro-independence lawmakers
The Hong Kong government failed in a unprecedented legal attempt on ... (Reporting by Greg Torodoe, Editing by Angus MacSwan) Next In World News ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s economic rise doesn’t reflect stagnant quality of life, study shows
Fifteen years of economic growth in Hong Kong has failed to improve people’s well-being, according to a recent study from one of the city’s leading policy think-tanks. The Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre’s first well-being index showed ... ( read original story ...)