Hong Kong’s new health chief said conditional quarantine-free travel could be allowed by November in time for a global bankers’ summit to be held in the city, the South China Morning Post reported ... ( read original story ...)
US should expand Hong Kong sanctions to mid-tier officials, panel is told
Congressional-Executive Commission on China hears recommendations on how to increase pressure on Beijing over its crackdown on Hongkongers' rights Other suggested measures include speeding action on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong may loosen Covid-19 quarantine by November: Health chief
He floated a scenario where arrivals could be subject to PCR testing and banned from high-risk venues. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to electronically tag Covid patients as it adopts China’s health code system
Those in home isolation will be forced to wear a bracelet tracking their movements as territory introduces China-style QR code system ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader defends health code plans to combat COVID
Hong Kong's leader is defending the city’s plans to implement health codes that would more accurately restrict the movements of inbound travelers and people infected with COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Terminally ill Hong Kong activist Koo Sze-yiu jailed over planned Olympics protest
Koo Sze-yiu, 75, has been jailed at least 11 times for speaking out against China's central government. He was diagnosed with terminal rectal cancer in 2020. ( read original story ...)
What you need to know about Hong Kong’s new health code system to identify coronavirus cases
The planned update will also introduce new identification functions, such as a real-name registration process, that will allow the system to access users’ personal information. It is currently unclear ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong needs to allow free travel to retain financial hub status – report
Hong Kong needs to allow financial sector employees to travel freely to retain its global investment and banking hub status, an industry report said, as the city continues to maintain some of the ... ( read original story ...)
Pilots cautioned over terrain and weather effects during approach to new Hong Kong runway
Pilot representatives are urging crews to be particularly cautious when conducting approaches to Hong Kong’s new third runway, owing to potential weather effects and the proximity of terrain. The new ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong jails terminally ill activist for attempted Olympics protest
A Hong Kong activist with terminal cancer was jailed Tuesday for attempted sedition over a planned protest against Beijing's Winter Olympics that was foiled by a pre-emptive arrest. Koo Sze-yiu ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Moves Toward China-Like Health Code
Hong Kong's new health chief says travelers may be allowed to quarantine at home but only if a health code system is in place to manage their movement. Rachel Chang reports on Bloomberg Television. ( read original story ...)
Proposed Covid-19 health code for Hong Kong will not be used for any political agenda, ‘only pandemic purposes’: John Lee
Chief executive says colour-code system will be 'very specific' and only target 'small numbers' He also sounds warning on protecting high-risk groups and not repeating mistakes of fifth wave Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s use of electronic tracking wristbands not ‘foolproof’ solution to deter Covid-19 patients from breaching quarantine, experts say
Experts call for rethink of Covid-19 policies given rebound in infection numbers, as new health minister reveals plans for colour-coded system for patients Strictly enforcing a seven-day home ... ( read original story ...)
‘Let Hong Kong be Hong Kong’, top US diplomat to city tells Beijing in speech critical of central government
US Consul General Hanscom Smith says the laws and values that had helped Hong Kong grow have been threatened by Beijing after 1997 handover Smith also claims national security law, electoral reforms ... ( read original story ...)