Police’s bomb squad called in to the High Court in Admiralty, with unknown substance in parcel later found to be protein powder. ( read original story ...)
Vatican warns Catholics in Hong Kong of coming persecution, says ‘You better be prepared’
Hong Kong should expect an even harsher crackdown on Catholic churches and missionaries in the future, said the Vatican's Monsignor Javier Herrera-Corona. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Lee Sidestepped Sanctions With $1.4 Million in Cash
Hong Kong’s new leader John Lee received more than HK$11 million ($1.4 million) in physical cash when he ran unchallenged for the city’s top job in May while under US sanctions, according to a filing. ( read original story ...)
Vatican Envoy in Hong Kong Warns Catholic Missions to Prepare for China Crackdown
In four meetings held over several months, starting in October last year, the 54-year-old Mexican prelate told Catholic missionaries in Hong Kong to prepare for a tougher future as China tightens its ... ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong leader John Lee spent $1.1m on election campaign in which he was sole candidate
Donations flooded in to office of security hardliner despite lack of any rivals to beat for job of chief executive ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s John Lee stresses balance in easing quarantine
Hong Kong’s new leader John Lee said Tuesday at his first news conference since taking office that he will work on easing restrictions for travelers while balancing the risks of a coronavirus outbreak ... ( read original story ...)
Tycoon who vanished from Hong Kong is being tried in China, Canada says
Xiao Jianhua’s disappearance in 2017 fueled fears that Beijing might be abducting people abroad; officials have never confirmed whether he was detained or disclosed possible charges. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong considers shorter COVID quarantine for travellers -Lee
Hong Kong will look into shortening COVID-19 quarantine requirements for travellers, while still aiming to curb the spread of the virus and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, the city's new ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s IPO market still lags behind other exchanges
In the global race to host initial public offerings, there has been a notable laggard this year — Hong Kong. The Asian financial hub has ranked first in IPO fundraising for four out of the past seven ... ( read original story ...)
At Least 12 Dead and Over a Dozen Missing After Typhoon Sinks Ship in Hong Kong
Four crew members have since been rescued after tropical storm Chaba caused a Chinese engineering ship to break in half over the weekend ... ( read original story ...)
4 rescued, a dozen bodies retrieved after typhoon sinks ship off Hong Kong
Rescue officials in the global financial hub had warned that “very slim” chances remained of finding others alive. ( read original story ...)
Tycoon who disappeared from Hong Kong hotel in 2017 stands trial in China
Canadian-Chinese businessman Xiao Jianhua will finally stand trial in case linked to President Xi’s corruption drive ... ( read original story ...)
Fourth crew member rescued after engineering ship sinks
- In this image released by Hong Kong Government Flying Service, a helicopter with rescue crew members approaches a sinking ship in the South China Sea, 300 kilometers (186 m ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong said ‘miracle’ needed to find more survivors from ship sunk in Typhoon Chaba. China just found one
Four people were saved after their ship broke in half at sea while being caught near the center of Typhoon Chaba, according rescue teams from mainland China and Hong Kong, but the chances of survival ... ( read original story ...)