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HONG KONG -- More than 2,000 people marched in Hong Kong on Sunday to mark 30 years since a pro-democracy protest in Beijing's Tiananmen Square ended in bloodshed. Demonstrators took to the streets ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s justice chief on Sunday said the government would consider adding more human rights safeguards to its controversial extradition proposal, including a requirement that a jurisdiction would ... ( read original story ...)

BEIJING, May 25 (Reuters) - China has made "solemn representations" to Germany after it granted refugee status to two Hong Kong activists facing rioting charges in the Chinese-ruled city, demanding it ... ( read original story ...)

Karen Lo Cheuk-hang was a rising swimming star when she quit the Hong Kong team in 2006 at the age of 17. At the time, she could not figure out why her competition results were so disappointing. “I ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s leader has made a strongly worded official complaint to Germany’s top diplomat in the city, nearly three days after the news broke that the European nation had granted asylum to two local ... ( read original story ...)

(Bloomberg) -- David Li, the longest-serving chief executive officer of a major Hong Kong-listed company, is stepping down from the top position at Bank of East Asia Ltd. after a 38-year run. Li, 80, ... ( read original story ...)

The big shareholder groups in China-Hongkong Photo Products Holdings Limited (HKG:1123) have power over the company. Insiders often own a large chunk of younger, smaller, companies while huge ... ( read original story ...)

(Bloomberg) -- David Li, the longest-serving chief executive officer of a major Hong Kong-listed company, is stepping down from the top position at Bank of East Asia Ltd. after a 38-year run. ... ( read original story ...)

Formerly head of Broadway Cinematheques in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shenzhen, Mak will oversee approximately $130 million of public funds earmarked for the local film business. Hong Kong film industry ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Germany has granted refugee status to two Hong Kong activists facing charges at home, one of them said on Wednesday, in what is apparently the first time Germany has ... ( read original story ...)

Two activists from Hong Kong wanted on rioting charges after an all-night clash between protesters and police in 2016 have been granted refugee status in Europe. The pair, Ray Wong, 25, and Alan Li, ... ( read original story ...)

The German consulate in Hong Kong did not respond to requests for comment on news of the decision. Concerns about rule of law in the territory have been exacerbated by the Hong Kong government’s plan ... ( read original story ...)

Two years ago, Ray Wong and Alan Li, political activists in Hong Kong, were facing rioting charges over an all-night street clash with the police. They jumped bail and disappeared. Now they have come ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post reported Monday that the city's airport and MTR train operator had barred the gay-friendly ad from its crowded terminals, citing sources. The news emerged ... ( read original story ...)