With freedom of speech and free access to the books of one’s choice in Hong Kong narrowing, a writer finds solace in one of life’s most basic certainties.
The Making of Hong Kong by Vaudine England review — how women got ahead
Hong Kong “was never just another Chinese city”, Vaudine England writes in her wonderful story of the many peoples and religions that made up the “glorious mosaic” of a flourishing, cosmopolitan trade ...
Hong Kong officials can use overseas trips to tell city’s story, combat online lies, John Lee says
Chief Executive John Lee also urges teachers to deepen students’ understanding of diplomacy and national development.
Hong Kong makes more than 130 job offers to doctors in Britain as part of recruitment drive to combat public hospitals’ high turnover
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has sent out job offers to more than 130 doctors from Britain in a recent recruitment drive, its chairman has said amid a bid to tackle the high turnover of experienced ...
Hong Kong Police force now fails to attract new recruits
The Hong Kong Police Service, which was once considered to be the finest in Asia, has taken a nosedive since the crackdown on mass anti-government protests in 2019.
Radio host jailed for sedition in Hong Kong finds a home and freedom in Canada
VANCOUVER — Edmund Wan, recently released from a Hong Kong prison, says he feels at ease in Vancouver. Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Enjoy the latest local, national and ...
Hong Kong’s education chief declines to meet parents calling for local school to keep Primary One classes
Secretary for Education Christine Choi opted not to meet group of parents and pupils asking her not to axe Primary One classes for local school.
Is green the new black? Hong Kong developers rush to make offices energy efficient to shrink carbon footprint, fight for tenants amid glut
Green certified buildings are giving developers and landlords a competitive edge as occupiers demand sustainability features, essential to meet a host of business and environmental goals.
Could this flying, diving drone one day help with ocean rescues? Its Hong Kong and mainland China developers say it’s possible
Scientists in Hong Kong and mainland China say their TJ-FlyingFish prototype can land on water, dive up to 3 metres and stay underwater for 40 minutes.
Happy he’s adapted to Hong Kong racing, now it’s time for Brenton Avdulla to ‘hit the back of the net’
Brenton Avdulla is feeling comfortable in Hong Kong approaching the three-week mark of his stint, but the Australian jockey admits it is time to “hit the back of the net” as he prepares for what is, perhaps,
Exclusive-US consultancy Mintz’s executives leave Hong Kong after China raid-sources
Some Hong Kong-based staff with U.S. consultancy Mintz Group have left the city after the firm's Beijing office was raided by Chinese police in March, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
Hong Kong court dismisses pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai’s legal bid to fight for UK lawyer
A Hong Kong court has dismissed a jailed pro-democracy publisher’s legal bid in his fight to use a British lawyer in his landmark national security trial ...
Hong Kong court rejects challenge by jailed media tycoon Lai over British lawyer
A Hong Kong court on Friday dismissed an attempt by jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai to challenge a decision by security officials to effectively bar his British lawyer from representing him in a ...
Cathay Pacific’s free tickets to Hong Kong all claimed in 2.5 hours
At a splashy event in February 2023, city officials announced that some 500,000 free airline tickets would be distributed both to local residents eager for a vacation and international travelers keen ...