Hong Kong, the Chinese enclave that’s still struggling to revive its tourism economy post-pandemic and in the wake of a Beijing-influenced crackdown on civil liberties, has taken a new approach to wooing visitors: curbing its residents’ reputation for rudeness.
Hong Kong Arrests Protester With New Security Law for First Time
Police in Hong Kong arrested a woman for chanting slogans on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, using a new domestic national security law for the first time on a protester.
New Hong Kong-Beijing Sleeper Trains Slash Travel Time by Half
A new high-speed sleeper train service is set cut travel time between Hong Kong and Beijing and Shanghai by about half as the financial hub seeks to deepen ties with mainland China.
Exiled Hong Kong Filmmakers Mark Controversial Anniversary With ‘Tiananmen’ Movie Project Set Amid the June 4 Political Upheaval
A group of anonymous and overseas-based Hong Kong filmmakers aim to mark the controversial June 4 anniversary with their ‘Tiananmen’ movie project.
Heavy police presence in Beijing, Hong Kong on Tiananmen anniversary
China and Hong Kong reacted to Tuesday's 35th anniversary of the bloody crackdown on protests in Tiananmen Square in Beijing with an increased police presence. Soldiers were posted at important bridges in the Chinese capital on Tuesday. Anyone wishing to ...
Hong Kong should fully regain status as international aviation hub by end of year, global airline body says
International Air Transport Association director general Willie Walsh says he went from being pessimistic to optimistic over Hong Kong’s ability to recover its aviation hub status after seeing speed Cathay rebuilt itself.
Hong Kong Activists Unjustly Tried and Convicted
Hong Kong recently concluded its largest ever National Security Law trial – involving the prosecution of pro-democracy activists from a group known as the “Hong Kong 47.”
China’s persecution of Christians spreading to Hong Kong, Release International warns
The persecution of Christians in mainland China is spreading to Hong Kong, Release International has warned on the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre
PolkaPort East Spearheads Polkadot Adoption in Hong Kong with New DF Grant
The Web3 Foundation has granted a Decentralized Futures (DF) award to PolkaPort East, marking the first instance of such a grant in Asia. This grant aims to enhance the decentralization of the Polkadot network and to foster its adoption across various sectors including technology, community involvement, and regional development.
Feature: Hong Kong’s first literary museum sows seed of hope and exchange
Cantilevered balconies tiled pitched roofs timber French doors 7 Mallory Street Wan Chai Hong Kong houses a cluster of 10 grade II historic bu
Silence and heavy security in China and Hong Kong mark 35th anniversary of Tiananmen crackdown
Hong Kong police took at least two people off the streets as the effort to prevent any public remembrance extended beyond the mainland. China has long quashed any memory of the crackdown, when the Chinese government ordered in the army to end the months ...
Hong Kong detains artist, vigils held to keep Tiananmen Square memory alive
A performance artist was detained in Hong Kong on the eve of the Tiananmen Square crackdown anniversary as security remains tight in the city. Artist Sanmu Chen was near a park that for decades hosted an annual vigil to mourn those killed in Beijing 35 ...
‘We must stay vigilant’: Hong Kong leader John Lee urges people to guard against
Chief Executive John Lee says criminals will use excuses to mislead the public and engage in actions endangering national security.
Politics live: Australian officials denied access to dual national detained in Hong Kong despite ‘at least 14’ requests, Senate told
Speaking about the plan to open up the Australian defence force to permanent residents of other countries, starting with New Zealand, Marles told the audience: Today we believe we have announced what does represent a crossing of the Rubicon for Australia – and that is opening the door to non-Australian citizens ...