Saliva swabs, temperature checks, face masks and jockey pods have been crucial in racing continuing in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: after quitting inquiry into police handling of unrest, UK expert Clifford Stott to issue his own report
An overseas expert who withdrew from the Hong Kong police watchdog's investigation of last year's anti-government unrest has announced a separate report on the unrest, as a group of protesters ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese state media slams ‘lawless’ Hong Kong schools after history test row
Beijing and some Hong Kong officials have frequently flagged the education system as a potential breeding ground for the large-scale, often-violent pro-democracy protests which roiled the city in the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Handouts May Be Received in July, Finance Chief Says
Hong Kong’s cash handout included in a host of relief measures promised by the government could be received by eligible recipients as early as July, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said. ( read original story ...)
The Coronavirus Isn’t the End of Your Career
But the coronavirus doesn’t have to be a dead end for your career. If anything, it’s a moment to be nimble and prove your value. That may sound like a tall order right now. The uncomfortable truth, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong history exam questions sparks China rebuke
A history exam question asking Hong Kong students to assess colonial Japan's occupation of China sparked a rebuke by Beijing on Friday and reignited a row over academic freedoms in the semi-autonomous ... ( read original story ...)
Column: Wondering if L.A.’s new mask rules are overkill? Look at the Hong Kong example
Virtually the entire population of Hong Kong wore masks voluntarily from the beginning. They have had four COVID deaths. ( read original story ...)
Travel corridor between Hong Kong and Macau will be an important step
SCMP Creating a travel link with Macau has advantages for Hong Kong in formulating a strategy to eventually open to the wider world in the pandemic’s wake. May Tse . Travel a ... ( read original story ...)
WorldView: Netanyahu asks for immunity, Indonesia flooding, Hong Kong New Year’s Day protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has written parliament asking for immunity after being indicted on corruption charges. Also, tens of thousands of people evacuated after massive flooding in ... ( read original story ...)
Talking Horses: Irish racing gets early return, plus Hong Kong tips
Racing in Ireland will go ahead behind closed doors on 8 June, with jockeys and stall handlers wearing masks ... ( read original story ...)
WorldView: Australian bushfires, Hong Kong protests, “El gordo” lottery
Australia's bushfires are expected to continue for months. In Hong Kong, police beat pro-Uighur protesters. And thousands share the winnings from Spain's "El gordo," the biggest lottery in the world. ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong, Bangkok, Sydney and Taiwan are ringing in 2020
Cities across Asia and Australia were among the first to welcome the new year. Here's a look at celebrations in four places. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Returnees Say Quarantine Unfairly Targets South Africa
Several Hong Kong residents who returned from South Africa this week lashed out at the government’s decision to put them in quarantine camps, saying the move is unfair given South Africa’s low rate of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: police warn of legal action after district councillor Lester Shum calls for revenge over death of student Chow Tsz-lok
Hong Kong police have warned of legal action against district councillor and former student leader Lester Shum after he called on others to take revenge against the force for the death of a university ... ( read original story ...)