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Hong Kong residents and tourists revel in handover anniversary festivities
Despite a damp start, residents and visitors alike enjoy citywide discounted meals, free attractions and patriotic displays.
James Orman bags first Hong Kong double as Manfred Man snares rare treble
James Orman was left pinching himself after landing his first Hong Kong double at Sha Tin on Tuesday evening. Orman has chipped away since arriving in Hong Kong as injury cover in February, compiling ...
Man arrested over arriving in Hong Kong with HK$1.5 million of cannabis
Customs says 37-year-old man had flown into the city from Bangkok, with officers discovering 7kg of suspected cannabis in his suitcase.
Hong Kong leader vows tight control of society 28 years after handover
The head of Hong Kong's government has vowed to keep society under tight control at a ceremony to mark the 28th anniversary of the former British colony's handover to China.
Hong Kong’s Golden Harvest exits theatrical business
Hong Kong cinema operator Golden Harvest has exited the local theatrical market, ending its long legacy as its few remaining outlets were shut down over the weekend. A yet-to-be-named new operator ...
Chinese money fires up Hong Kong shares
Chinese investors are piling into Hong Kong shares lured by lower valuations and the city's strategic position in China's growing rivalry with the United States.
Leading Hong Kong pro-democracy party disbands: ‘We will not be the last to fall’
The League of Social Democrats (LSD), which has been one of the most vocal critics of Beijing's tightening grip over Hong Kong’s political system, announced its decision to disband due to “immense political pressure”. In an emotional Facebook post on ...
Young volunteers visit Hong Kong prisoners to give support as they seek a better life
The NGO Voice for Prisoners helps inmates access education and support from visitors, giving them hope for a brighter future.
Hong Kong real estate gets short-term loose-money bump
HONG KONG] Two of Hong Kong’s iconic property landmarks are benefiting from the city’s surprisingly loose short-term lending environment, although analysts say this is most likely a temporary blip unless there is an overhaul of the city’s long-standing currency peg to the US dollar.
Monday marks 5 years since Hong Kong National Security Law took effect
Monday marks five years since the Hong Kong National Security Law came into force to crack down on anti-government activity in the territory.
One of Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy parties disbands
Is it the third major opposition party to disband this year, ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Beijing-imposed national security law.
Hong Kong’s last active pro-democracy group says it will disband amid security crackdown
Hong Kong's League of Social Democrats said on Sunday that it would disband amid "immense political pressure" from a five year-long national security crackdown, leaving the China-ruled city with no ...
The last Hong Kong pro-democracy party that held street protests disbands
Hong Kong pro-democracy political party League of Social Democrats announced on Sunday it had disbanded due to immense political pressure, the latest casualty in a years-long crackdown that has ...