A Hong Kong lawmaker who posed for a group photo with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the leader's visit to the financial hub this week confirmed Sunday he has since tested positive for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Lee Sees No Immediate Need for Mass Covid Testing
Hong Kong’s new Chief Executive John Lee said there is no immediate need for a universal compulsory Covid testing campaign in the city but stressed that there needs to be a reduction in the number of ... ( read original story ...)
The Observer view on China’s rule over Hong Kong
However much it offends our sensibilities, what can the west really do about Xi Jinping’s warped version of democracy? ( read original story ...)
More Than Two Dozen Sailors Missing After Ship Breaks in Half During Typhoon off Hong Kong
Authorities in Hong Kong said they are conducting a search and rescue operation for more than two dozen seamen in the South China Sea after a ship broke in half during a typhoon. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong rescuers search for crew of vessel that broke in half after being caught in typhoon
Hong Kong authorities have issued a warning over the typhoon on Thursday, during the highly anticipated visit of Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The grand opening of a new Hong Kong Pa ... ( read original story ...)
Dramatic photos show crew member’s rescue from sinking ship near Hong Kong
An industrial support ship operating in the South China Sea has sunk in a storm with the possible loss of more than two dozen crew members, rescue services in Hong Kong said Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Ship sinks in storm off Hong Kong, dozens of crew in danger
Rescue services in Hong Kong say an industrial support ship operating in the South China Sea has sunk with the possible loss of more than two dozen crew members ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens feared dead after ship sinks in storm off Hong Kong
Authorities dispatched planes and helicopters to aid in the rescue as big waves lashed the sinking vessel, which had broken up in two parts. ( read original story ...)
Ship sinks in storm near Hong Kong; dozens of crew members in danger
Authorities dispatched planes and helicopters to aid in the rescue, with at least three people from the crew of 30 brought to safety. ( read original story ...)
$450 million Hong Kong Palace Museum opens with trove of Forbidden City treasures
More than 900 rare artifacts are on display at the newly opened museum -- a "gift" from the central government to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from British to Chinese rule ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese President visits Hong Kong 25 years after Britain rule ends
It has been 25 years since the handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China, and while the city has been operating under its own government, China has been tightening its grip over the last few years. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong becoming ‘a neo-police state,’ says Hong Kong’s last governor
The last governor of Hong Kong and author of "The Hong Kong Diaries" Chris Patten reflects on 25 years since the territory was handed from the UK to China. ( read original story ...)
Xi reiterates China’s vision for Hong Kong on 25th anniversary of return
China's leader Xi Jinping marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return with a speech that emphasized Beijing's control over the former British colony under its vision of "one country, two systems. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s 25 years under China: Protests, politics and tightening laws
Here are some of the key events since Beijing regained sovereignty over the former British colony, which is struggling amid an authoritarian crackdown on dissent. ( read original story ...)