In Hong Kong, residents are undergoing rapid antigen tests over the weekend. Residents above 60 will also be allowed to get a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. CGTN reporter Anne Cheng has the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader to reveal plans this week for easing social-distancing curbs and returning to schools as number of cases falls below 2,000
Chief Executive Carrie Lam reminds residents to observe social distancing, test themselves as more people venture outside amid recent good weather Housing complexes used as isolation facilities could ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong firms seek offshore talent as some expats harried by Covid-19 restrictions eye exits, online recruitment platform says
The number of Hong Kong companies looking to hire offshore workers has risen following an outflow of expats leaving for Singapore, which scrapped its Covid-19 restrictions last month, and elsewhere. ( read original story ...)
The world in brief: Ex-Hong Kong official seeks post
Hong Kong's former No. 2 official John Lee on Saturday formally declared his candidacy for the upcoming leadership election, entering the race for chief executive viewed by many as Beijing's preferred ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong authorities bust record 700-kilo drug haul
Hong Kong customs officials have seized about 700 kilograms of suspected crystal meth sent from Mexico, authorities said Sunday, the biggest haul of the drug in the city’s history. The meth was hidden ... ( read original story ...)
Overseas Filipino voters in Hong Kong asked to come back on other days to avoid crowding
Consul General Raly Tejada said that while the turnout so far is a good sign for the country’s democracy, the Hong Kong Police Force have raised health and safety concerns. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hurdles for Hong Kong voluntary mass testing amid scepticism from some, elderly’s uncertainty with online system
Hong Kong began a three-day voluntary mass coronavirus testing exercise on Friday amid a fifth wave of infections, but resistance and challenges had already surfaced. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: Beijing approves resignation of John Lee, clearing way for his leadership bid
Beijing has approved the resignation of Hong Kong chief secretary John Lee Ka-chiu, clearing the way for his leadership bid in May. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: Why did hopeful John Lee keep talking about ‘results-oriented’ approach to governing?
Former chief secretary 'is not stuck to the old colonial government system or ways of thinking", says business chamber head But one analyst warns government must focus on producing talented ministers ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ex-No. 2 official to stand for leadership polls | Charlotte Observer
Hong Kong’s former No. 2 official John Lee has formally declared his candidacy for the upcoming leadership election, entering the race for chief executive viewed by many as Beijing’s preferred ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: city has lagged for years in tackling root problems, but can John Lee’s ‘pragmatic’ leadership turn the tide?
Former chief secretary 'is not stuck to the old colonial government system or ways of thinking", says business chamber head But one analyst warns government must focus on producing talented ministers ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong registers 2,535 new COVID-19 cases
Medical workers guide a citizen at a designated clinic in Hong Kong, south China, April 9, 2022. On Saturday, Hong Kong registered a total of 2,535 new COVID-19 infections, including 897 by nucleic ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Tells Citizens “Do Not Travel” To Shanghai, Hong Kong Due To Covid Risks
State Department on Friday allowed for the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members of emergency and non-emergency employees from Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer-Hong Kong leadership candidate announces plans for ‘new symphony’
John Lee, Hong Kong’s outgoing deputy leader who will run in a leadership election in May, said on Saturday he plans a new chapter for the city following challenges posed by anti-government protests ... ( read original story ...)