Ten of the 12 people from Hong Kong who were arrested in Chinese waters in August as they tried to flee to Taiwan are now facing trial in a court in mainland China. The proceedings began on Monday as ... ( read original story ...)
China Trial Of ‘Hong Kong 12’ Begins, As US Decries ‘Tyranny’
The trial in China of a group of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists who tried to escape the city by speedboat for sanctuary in Taiwan opened Monday, as the United States urged the immediate release of ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong lawmaker wins bail after being charged with leaking details of inquiry into possible police misconduct during Yuen Long MTR attack
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), which arrested Lam at his home at around 8am on Monday, said it had investigated the alleged disclosure after receiving complaints and sought ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy activists caught at sea go on trial in China
Ten of 12 Hong Kong democracy activists arrested at sea as they tried to flee to Taiwan by speedboat have gone on trial in mainland China, reports say. The hearing was closed to foreign reporters and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘boat fugitives’ trial opens in China
Ten of 12 Hong Kong democracy activists arrested at sea as they tried to flee to Taiwan by speedboat have gone on trial in mainland China, reports say.The hearing was closed to foreign reporters and ... ( read original story ...)
‘Never say never’: How two small Hong Kong firms survived COVID
An outdoor furniture maker and a public relations firm say staying agile helped them survive COVID-19’s devastation. ( read original story ...)
As Asia embraces a zero-carbon future, Hong Kong must make a niche as a green finance hub
Trillions will be needed for China, Japan and South Korea, not to mention other Asian economies, to achieve carbon neutrality, Hong Kong’s financial sector has a critical role in helping to raise ... ( read original story ...)
Trials begin for 10 charged in Hong Kong flight case
Trials for 10 people accused of attempting to flee Hong Kong by speedboat amid a government crackdown on dissent got underway in China on Monday, a court official said. ( read original story ...)
Ten From Hong Kong Face Charges in Chinese Court Amid Tight Security
Security was tight on Monday as 10 people from Hong Kong faced charges in a mainland Chinese court that include illegal border crossing after a boat they were travelling in was intercepted en route to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: local hospitals overhaul their Covid-19 prevention protocols, as city confirms 61 new cases, records two deaths
Hong Kong's public hospitals have announced a major overhaul of their Covid-19 infection control protocols, including a second test for all inpatients, following a recent outbreak at a facility. In a ... ( read original story ...)
China Rejects U.S. Call to Release Hong Kong Fugitives
China urged the United States to stop using the Hong Kong issue to interfere with its domestic affairs on Monday, after the U.S. embassy called for the release of 12 Hong Kong fugitives on trial in ... ( read original story ...)
IPOs will remain strong for China A-shares and Hong Kong markets in 2021: CIO
There is huge demand from domestic and institutional investors in the new economy sector looking for initial public listings, says William Ma of Noah Holdings (Hong Kong). ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks end down as techs weigh
Hong Kong stocks declined on Monday, dragged down by tech firms, amid regulatory concerns after China’s central bank called for an overhaul at Ant Group, although upbeat China data curbed losses. ** ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Observatory predicts chilly start to 2021, with low of just 7 degrees Celsius on New Year’s Eve
A cold front headed towards the southern coast of China should bring patchy rain and a significant dip in temperature on Wednesday and Thursday. ( read original story ...)