Court hears teacher turned publisher lost most of his vision in right eye after he was hit by a tear-gas canister at 2019 demonstration Magistrate insists injury could not be used in mitigation ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sees Record Population Drop; Political Changes, Pandemic Blamed
More than 113,000 residents left the city in the past year, a record 1.6% decline and the biggest ever drop since record keeping began more than 60 years ago ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong authorities to send copies of speech by Xi Jinping to local schools and kindergartens
Education Bureau to make copies of Xi's handover speech available to collect from Tuesday, marking first time a state leader's address will be given to teachers for study Teachers expected to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong audit watchdog expands probe into Evergrande’s unit
Hong Kong's audit regulator said on Monday it has initiated an enquiry into the financial statements of China Evergrande Group's property services unit and its former auditor after questions were ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, Bitcoin Is The Last Chance For Freedom
As tightening authoritarianism from China strips Hong Kong of financial freedom, Bitcoin offers its people a chance at forging their own paths. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: man crossed mainland China border to join Yuen Long railway station attack in 2019, court told
Ching Wai-ming, 64, is standing trial on charges of taking part in a riot and conspiracy to wound with intent. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Audit Watchdog Widens Probe Into China Evergrande
The city’s accounting regulator said the property developer’s recent disclosure of borrowing arrangements raised questions about past audits and financial reporting. ( read original story ...)
From Hong Kong to a peeling suburban apartment block: How American candy stores took over London’s Oxford Street
A rash of the stores has taken over one of the top shopping streets in the British capital. The question confounding officials: Where did they come from? ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways posts loss of nearly HK$5 billion for first half of 2022, 33.9% down from figure in same period last year
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has announced a loss of HK$4.99 billion (US$636.8 million) in the first half of 2022, 33.9 per cent down from the same period last year amid a strong rebound in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest man, 39, for allegedly spitting on officer after being found in breach of mask-wearing rules
Police issued the suspect a HK$5,000 fine for breaching the mask mandate A 39-year-old man in Hong Kong accused of spitting in an officer’s face after being found in breach of mask-wearing rules has ... ( read original story ...)
2yo Hong Kong boy who contracted Covid-19 in coma
A two-year-old boy who contracted Covid-19 is in a coma, according to local media reports. Commercial Radio reported that the boy started displaying symptoms last Friday, including a croup — an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Immigration Department condemns rumours of ‘mysterious envelope’ issued to residents withdrawing MPF funds on grounds of departure
According to Facebook post, which has been removed, recipients have to give envelope to department when they leave city Authorities says internet users who spread the rumours 'were eager to stir up ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest man, 39, accused of spitting in officer’s face after being found in breach of mask-wearing rules
Police issued the suspect a HK$5,000 fine for breaching the mask mandate A 39-year-old man in Hong Kong accused of spitting in an officer’s face after being found in breach of mask-wearing rules has ... ( read original story ...)
Bacteria levels of 6 masks sold in Hong Kong exceed EU standards: Consumer Council
The amount of bacteria found on six models of face masks exceeds European Union (EU) standards, according to a study by Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog. ( read original story ...)