Jennifer Ngo was working as a journalist in London when massive protests broke out in her native Hong Kong in 2019. She watched news feeds and live streams with a mixture of “heartbreak” at the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Hong Kong Committee chief says So Wa-wai biopic ‘doesn’t make us feel comfortable’
There’s no way So Wa-wai’s brother would sell his gold medals – there’s just no way’, says Hong Kong Paralympic Committee and Sports Association for the Physically Disabled general secretary Martin ... ( read original story ...)
National delegation introduces 14th Five-Year Plan opportunities for Hong Kong
The first of a series of activities on the introduction of the outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) for national socio-economic ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong teens next in line for walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations, Carrie Lam reveals
The move to open the programme to those aged 12 and above follows a similar push with the city’s elderly launched last month. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: activist accused of organising illegal march two years ago denied bail
Max Chung faces five years behind bars if convicted in connection with unauthorised assembly in July 2019, which took place six days after mob attack at Yuen Long MTR station. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s tough stand on India’s vaccine records sends residents on emotional roller-coaster ride trying to reunite families
Instead of keeping travellers out, penalise those who come in with fake vaccine records, some sayFully vaccinated Indians dismayed by latest hurdle to being with family members in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Central gov’t official says policy towards Hong Kong will not change
The Chinese central government's policy towards the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will not change, Huang Liuquan, deputy head of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks build on gains at open
Hong Kong stocks climbed more than one percent soon after opening on Tuesday, extending the previous day's gains and tracking another strong lead ... ( read original story ...)
With Covid-19, Hong Kong’s addiction to domestic helpers is becoming dangerous
Hong Kong is addicted to domestic helpers - and it's harming society. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, with Indonesia and the Philippines two of the worst-affected countries, it's also dangerous ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong policeman faces 2½ years in jail and HK$5 million fine after being charged with operating illegal gambling den
Constable accused of running illegal poker house and flouting ban on group gatherings during coronavirus pandemic after raid in Kwun Tong in which 48 people were arrested. ( read original story ...)
Chinese army sends warning to fleeing Hong Kong ‘troublemakers’
Chinese military based in Hong Kong launched air, sea and land drills to practise intercepting fugitives attempting to flee the territory by boat. The Hong Kong garrison of the People’s Liberation ... ( read original story ...)
‘A shameful and sad day’ – in-house lawyer withdraws from Hong Kong law society elections over threats
Ex-Skadden lawyer on ‘rule of law’ ticket cites safety reasons as he bows out of Tuesday’s ballot A candidate in forthcoming elections to the Law Society of Hong Kong’s governing council has withdrawn ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong man accused of raping teen daughter jailed for 6½ years for perverting course of justice
His wife, brother and mother also received prison terms for their roles in the incident; judge says appalling case is one of the rarest of its kind. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong thief uses pole, hook to snare purse from 10th-storey flat after climbing up scaffolding
Viral video of the burglary shows the pole entering a window, then slowly snaking across the room before hooking a bag police say contained HK$1,200 and bank cards. ( read original story ...)