Hong Kong's April retail sales fell 14.7% from a year earlier, partly due to a drop in visitor spending and a surge in outbound trips during the Easter holidays, government data showed on Friday.Sales ...
Pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong press on as Beijing seeks to make example of them in court
For decades, Hong Kong’s activists have been fighting for democracy. The Hong Kong court on May 30 convicted 14 pro-democracy activists in the city’s biggest national security case under a law imposed by Beijing that has all but wiped out public dissent.
Hong Kong democracy leaders convicted in most significant verdicts since Beijing’s national security crackdown
More than a dozen of Hong Kong’s leading democracy figures were found guilty Thursday on subversion charges, in the largest and most significant verdicts handed down to date in Beijing’s national security crackdown on the once free-wheeling city.
Foreign governments and activists criticize Hong Kong security law verdicts. China defends them
Foreign governments expressed concern and activist groups condemned Thursday's convictions of 14 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong.
Airport arrivals in Hong Kong to wait in new rest zones and get snacks, water if public transport suspended in bad weather
More than 500 chairs will be available at departure hall, with each seat prepared with supply kit containing pack of crackers, a bottle of water and a blanket Airport Authority says it will implement new ticketing system if demand and supply of taxis were unbalanced due to bad weather Travellers arriving at Hong Kong airport ...
Squash: Rathika Seelan Enters Hong Kong PSA Challenge Cup Quarterfinals
In Squash, India’s Rathika Seelan has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong PSA Challenge Cup, in Hong Kong, China. The sixth-seeded Indian defeated Ka Huen Leung of the host country, 3-2, with a come-from-behind victory in the women’s singles pre-quarters.
‘Hong Kong 47’ trial: 14 democrats found guilty in landmark subversion case
Security was tight around Hong Kong's High Court on Thursday ahead of verdicts against 16 democrats in a subversion trial critics say could have major repercussions for the opposition democratic movement and the global financial hub's reputation.
Hong Kong democracy leaders convicted as mass national security trial concludes 1,240 days after their arrest
More than a dozen of Hong Kong’s leading democracy figures were found guilty Thursday on subversion charges, in the largest and most significant verdicts handed down to date in Beijing’s national security crackdown on the once free-wheeling city.
Shipping Hong Kong’s waste to mainland China is not the answer, authorities stress amid concerns over collaborative plan
City government stresses importance of collaboration with Greater Bay Area, after minister calls for integrated waste handling prompts concerns of rubbish importing Collaboration proposal might go against mainland China's ban on taking in waste paper,
Concern for Australian activist sentenced in Hong Kong
An Australian is among 14 pro-democracy activists convicted by a Hong Kong court on national security charges, following a landmark subversion trial.
Hong Kong Convicts 14 Pro-Democracy Figures in Case That Transformed City’s Politics
Opposition activists guilty over plan to win election, block government agenda. Their defenders called it standard politics.
Hong Kong convicts 14 pro-democracy activists of subversion in landmark case
The activists were found guilty of “conspiracy to subvert state power” in the largest national security case in the Chinese territory.
Hong Kong Convicts 14 Activists, Acquits 2 in ‘Trial of the Pro-Democracy Movement’
The verdicts signal the Hong Kong government’s determination to crack down on political dissent, after China’s sweeping 2020 national security law silenced street protests and pressured dozens of opposition groups to disband.
Hong Kong democracy campaigners to receive verdicts
A Hong Kong court will convene Thursday morning to deliver verdicts in the city's biggest case against pro-democracy campaigners since China imposed a national security law to crush dissent. Three High Court judges are expected to take up to two days to ...