The task force was welcomed with a ceremony held by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government at the Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks as Shandong (Hull 17), guided missile destroyers Yan'an (Hull ...
Hong Kong’s last functioning pro-democracy party disbands
T EARS ROLLED down Chan Po-ying’s face at the disbandment of the League of Social Democrats ( LSD ), the last functioning pro-democracy party in Hong Kong, on June 29th. Ms Chan, the party’s leader, ...
Hong Kong Legislative Council Considers Local Registration for Same-Sex Couples
Hong Kong's top court in September 2023 partially approved a landmark appeal by LGBTQ activist Jimmy Sham for recognition of same-sex marriages. Although not then granting a constitutional right to ...
Chinese aircraft carrier sails into Hong Kong to boost patriotism
The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong has sailed into harbor on a port call as part of a drive to drum up patriotism and pride in China's military advancements ...
China aircraft carrier ‘Shandong’ draws crowds in first Hong Kong visit
China's first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, sailed into Hong Kong waters on Thursday in its first visit to the Asian financial hub, accompanied by three People's Liberation Army ...
Hong Kong retailers under strain as changing trends drive store closures
Hong Kong's retailers are battling against shifting consumer habits, as visitors spend less and locals head across the border to China for cheaper dining and shopping, leading to a wave of store ...
Chinese aircraft carrier sails into Hong Kong for first time
China’s Shandong aircraft carrier arrived in Hong Kong for the first time on Thursday. The Shandong sailed in alongside its battle group, which includes the navy's Yan'an and Zhanjiang guided missile ...
Hong Kong proposes recognizing same-sex partnerships formed overseas
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong’s government on Wednesday proposed a registration system that would recognize same-sex partnerships formed overseas, granting such couples more rights in the city.
Hong Kong proposes legal recognition for same-sex couples registered overseas
The Hong Kong government is proposing to establish a registration system for same-sex couples who are married or registered overseas to receive legal recognition, according to an official document ...
Mainland drivers can apply for Hong Kong entry permits in November under southbound scheme
Vehicles set to be allowed to enter city through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge, with a daily quota of 100 applications.
Hong Kong May retail sales up 2.4% year-on-year
Hong Kong's retail sales by value rose by 2.4% in May from a year earlier, the first such increase in more than a year, government data showed on Wednesday. Sales increased to HK$31.3 billion ($3.99 ...
Probes by Hong Kong’s ombudsman reach 5-year low amid focus on mediation
Latest report from Office of Ombudsman shows only 40 full investigations conducted in 2024-25, down by 60 per cent from previous year.
What’s the Hong Kong Dollar Peg and Why Is It Causing Such a Stir?
Pegged to the US dollar since 1983, the Hong Kong dollar is usually a dull currency. Except when it’s not, like this year. The city’s currency has recently experienced wild swings, caused by ...
From free rides and museum visits to cheap meals, Hong Kong laps up July 1 deals
Residents and visitors alike soak up free attractions and ferry rides, as well as discounted meals to celebrate 28th handover anniversary.