A snowdrift of flowers, cards, framed photographs, Union Jacks, and the occasional Paddington Bear toy covers the pavement outside the British consulate in Ho ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, tributes to Elizabeth seen as veiled jab at China
In former British colony of Hong Kong, death of Queen Elizabeth II prompts nostalgia for days before Beijing's rule took an authoritarian turn. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tightens Provisional Vaccine Pass Rules for Travelers
Hong Kong’s government has tightened the issuance of provisional vaccine passes to incoming travelers, closing a loophole that allowed unvaccinated visitors from mainland China to gain access to ... ( read original story ...)
What really drove massive outpouring of grief in Hong Kong over queen’s death?
Residents recall British rule as era of stability and prosperity, but academics argue city did not struggle with its British ties as other colonies did. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘Actively Considering’ No Hotel Quarantine, RTHK Says
Hong Kong government is “actively considering” eliminating the mandatory hotel quarantine requirement for inbound travelers, Radio Television Hong Kong reported on Saturday, citing the city’s health ... ( read original story ...)
‘I am Chinese and I love my motherland forever’: Hong Kong opera star apologizes for praising Queen Elizabeth II
An opera star from Hong Kong has publicly apologized for praising Britain’s late Queen Elizabeth II after her recent death. Law Kar-ying, a 75-year-old Cantonese opera star, was among those who ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong opera singer Kar-ying Law apologises for praising Queen
A Hong Kong opera singer has apologised and pledged his loyalty to China after his tribute to the Queen prompted allegations that he was glorifying colonial rul ... ( read original story ...)
Public grief over Queen Elizabeth II in Hong Kong seen as both nostalgia and dissent
Hundreds of Hong Kong residents are lining up in front of the British Consulate General for hours each day to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II. Some experts see this as a form of dissent ... ( read original story ...)
In Mourning the Queen, Some in Hong Kong Mourn the Past
A memorial for Elizabeth has given residents of the former British colony a rare platform for public, if quiet, political dissent. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Split Over Severity of Covid Spills Into Public Feud
A public spat between the former head of Hong Kong’s public hospital network and government officials has erupted over the severity of Covid, reflecting deep divisions among the city’s elite over how ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, Public Grief Over Queen Doubles as Dissent
Hundreds of Hong Kong residents are lining up in front of the British Consulate General for hours each day to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, leaving piles of flowers and handwritten notes. ( read original story ...)
Live news: Hong Kong should cut stamp duty to attract talent, says government adviser
The funeral will be attended by foreign heads of state and government representatives, as well as the almost 200 people who were recognised in the late Queen’s birthday honours earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kongers rush to learn new skills ahead of life abroad
Inside the bowels of a Hong Kong industrial building, Eric Pun was among two dozen people crammed into a classroom learning to drill holes -- acquiring a new set of skills before heading abroad. ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong aims to build on its leadership position as Asia’s asset and wealth management hub
Building on its proven reputation as a global finance centre, Hong Kong is also Asia’s leading asset and wealth management hub. The free flow of capital has long been fundamental to the metropolis ... ( read original story ...)