When the Japanese invaded Hong Kong, Major Evan George Stewart of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Force was involved in some fierce fighting. As a POW, he helped write a detailed account of the battle ... ( read original story ...)
Documentary about Hong Kong media mogul, activist highlights the deterioration of the city’s freedoms
A documentary about a Hong Kong media tycoon and activist, which explores how rights and freedoms have deteriorated in the city over the last few years, will be screened on Sunday at the VIFF Centre ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong takes a rare chance to protest while mourning the Queen
A snowdrift of flowers, cards, framed photographs, Union Jacks, and the occasional Paddington Bear toy covers the pavement outside the British consulate in Ho ... ( read original story ...)
Dragon boat contest ditches Hong Kong over Covid restrictions
The world's top dragon boat competition will ditch Hong Kong in favour of Thailand next year due to the city's stringent coronavirus rules, organisers announced on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to control cannabidiol as drug, product ban expected in early 2023
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee said on Saturday that the HKSAR government will control cannabidiol (CBD) as a drug through legislation, and products ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, tributes to Elizabeth seen as veiled jab at China
In former British colony of Hong Kong, death of Queen Elizabeth II prompts nostalgia for days before Beijing's rule took an authoritarian turn. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s catering sector calls for fresh round of wage subsidy scheme to avoid closures and lay-offs
Industry leader says six catering bodies will submit joint letter to Chief Executive John Lee calling for relaunch of Employment Support Scheme Appeal comes hot on the heels of sudden closure of ... ( read original story ...)
John Lee wants to tell Hong Kong’s story to the world, but actions would speak louder than words
Recently, the government has considered special arrangements for businesspeople to travel to Hong Kong without quarantine to attend an international finance conference in November. The business ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tightens Provisional Vaccine Pass Rules for Travelers
Hong Kong’s government has tightened the issuance of provisional vaccine passes to incoming travelers, closing a loophole that allowed unvaccinated visitors from mainland China to gain access to ... ( read original story ...)
What really drove massive outpouring of grief in Hong Kong over queen’s death?
Residents recall British rule as era of stability and prosperity, but academics argue city did not struggle with its British ties as other colonies did. ( read original story ...)
From Billionaire To Possible Bankruptcy: Pan Sutong’s Battle To Save His Real Estate Empire
The property mogul once amassed a $12.2 billion fortune that made him the sixth-richest person in Hong Kong, and harbored dreams to build the tallest skyscraper in mainland China. But his plans are ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘Actively Considering’ No Hotel Quarantine, RTHK Says
Hong Kong government is “actively considering” eliminating the mandatory hotel quarantine requirement for inbound travelers, Radio Television Hong Kong reported on Saturday, citing the city’s health ... ( read original story ...)
As US IPO Market Languishes, Listings Head East to Booming China
The epicenter of global initial public offering activity has shifted east to China as waves of volatility and slumping stock markets have sent virtually all sizable listings in the US into limbo.Most ... ( read original story ...)
‘I am Chinese and I love my motherland forever’: Hong Kong opera star apologizes for praising Queen Elizabeth II
An opera star from Hong Kong has publicly apologized for praising Britain’s late Queen Elizabeth II after her recent death. Law Kar-ying, a 75-year-old Cantonese opera star, was among those who ... ( read original story ...)