The United States praised Joshua Wong and pledged itself to Hong Kong’s freedom. But when China cracked down, Wong found himself with nowhere to go.
Supporters celebrate opening of Gay Games in Hong Kong, first in Asia, despite lawmakers’ opposition
Scores of athletes celebrated the opening of the Gay Games in Hong Kong despite opposition from anti-LGBTQ lawmakers, marking the first time the international sporting event to be held in Asia.
Hong Kong kicks off Asia’s first gay games despite opposition
The Gay Games Hong Kong (GGHK) kicked off on Saturday, its first time in Asia, despite opposition from anti-LGBTQ lawmakers and human rights activists.
Head of China’s state-backed Catholic church will visit Hong Kong as ties with Vatican are strained
The Hong Kong Roman Catholic diocese says that the leader of China’s Communist Party-sponsored version of the Catholic church will visit Hong Kong this month at the invitation of the city’s ...
Hong Kong taxi driver, 72, dies after passing out behind wheel and hitting kerb in Cheung Tsing Tunnel
A 72-year-old Hong Kong taxi driver has died after he passed out behind the wheel and hit a kerb outside Cheung Tsing Tunnel. The accident occurred at 2.18am on Saturday as the cab was travelling ...
Watch live: Hong Kong celebrates Asia’s first Gay Games with opening ceremony
Hong Kong is playing host to this year's Gay Games - and is the first Asian country to embrace the LGBT+ sports tournament. The tournament was already postponed by the pandemic, but today (3 November) ...
Greater Bay Airlines to launch Manila-Hong Kong flights on Nov. 8
Hong Kong-based carrier Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) is launching flights between Manila and Hong Kong. In a news release, GBA said its Manila-Hong Kong will operate five times a week, starting November ...
US$2,500 cash handout to new parents in Hong Kong will not truly foster a baby boom – it’s like a guilty mum or dad spoiling a child
The government needs to adopt a more comprehensive approach that goes far beyond the promised US$2,500 cash handout to new parents if it wants to truly foster a baby boom in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong ‘deserved’ T20 World Cup exit, coach promises ‘brutal honesty’ as failing players face axe
After successive defeats extinguish Hong Kong’s T20 World Cup ambitions, head coach Simon Willis says time has been called in the last-chance saloon for underperforming players.
Beijing bishop to visit Hong Kong in latest effort to boost ties with mainland
Bishop Joseph Li Shan of Beijing will visit Hong Kong later this month, according to a Friday announcement by the diocese, following a similar visit of Hong Kong’s Cardinal Stephen Chow to mainland ...
Hong Kong’s Policy Address: Exorbitant and introspective, it ignores the city’s fiscal reality and global perspective
Chief Executive John Lee recently delivered his second Policy Address since assuming office in July 2022, detailing numerous initiatives to address both the opportunities and challenges confronting ...
Mainland, Hong Kong open to e-CNY application in oil, gas
The application of the digital yuan, or e-CNY, in cross-border payments for oil and gas between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong can be mulled, according to Di Gang, deputy director-general of the Digital Currency Institute of the People's Bank of China.
Hong Kong stocks jumo by most in 2 months with Alibaba, HSBC gains amid China data boost, while New World surges on asset sale
China's services sector expanded in October, compensating for surprise drop in factory activity New World Development surged after shareholders approved the sale of its stake in NWS Holdings for cash ...
HSBC keeps prime rate unchanged after HKMA maintains base rate at 5.75%, giving Hong Kong businesses, homeowners relief
HKMA's rate pause is the third in the current hiking cycle that began in March 2022; another increase in 2023 remains a close call After HSBC's decision to keep prime rate steady, eyes on other banks' ...