State media say a man has been rescued two days after ship sank south of Hong Kong, rescue chance 'slim' for 26 others ... ( read original story ...)
Alex Law, Hong Kong ‘Echoes of the Rainbow’ Director, Dies at 69
Alex Law, one of Hong Kong’s most accomplished filmmakers died on Saturday. He was 69. Law (aka Law Kai-yui) died in hospital with his life partner and long-time filmmaking partner Mabel Cheung by his ... ( read original story ...)
Ni Kuang, Leading Hong Kong Screenwriter and Novelist, Dies at 87
Ni Kuang, one of Hong Kong’s most distinguished screenwriters and novelists, has died. He was 87. He died on Sunday in Hong Kong, with local media reporting skin cancer as the cause of death. Ni ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmaker photographed with Chinese President Xi tests positive for Covid-19
A Hong Kong lawmaker who was photographed standing close to Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this week announced Sunday he had tested positive for Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
China state museum opens in Hong Kong amid patriotism drive
China's famed Palace Museum opened a branch in Hong Kong Sunday amid a drive to build loyalty to Beijing in the former British colony that reverted to Chinese rule 25 years ago. Works of calligraphy ... ( read original story ...)
Chance of finding missing crew off Hong Kong ‘very slim’ after storm – authorities
The chance of finding 27 crew members alive from a vessel that snapped in two as tropical storm Chaba passed through Hong Kong and southern China is "very slim", government rescue authorities said on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s new chief executive sees no need for mass COVID-19 testing right now
John Lee, appearing on a program broadcast by TVB on Sunday, shed more light on his COVID-19 agenda for the first time since being sworn in as chief executive. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmaker tests Covid positive after photo with Xi
A Hong Kong lawmaker who posed for a group photo with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the leader's visit to the financial hub this week confirmed Sunday he has since tested positive for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Lee Sees No Immediate Need for Mass Covid Testing
Hong Kong’s new Chief Executive John Lee said there is no immediate need for a universal compulsory Covid testing campaign in the city but stressed that there needs to be a reduction in the number of ... ( read original story ...)
The Observer view on China’s rule over Hong Kong
However much it offends our sensibilities, what can the west really do about Xi Jinping’s warped version of democracy? ( read original story ...)
More Than Two Dozen Sailors Missing After Ship Breaks in Half During Typhoon off Hong Kong
Authorities in Hong Kong said they are conducting a search and rescue operation for more than two dozen seamen in the South China Sea after a ship broke in half during a typhoon. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong rescuers search for crew of vessel that broke in half after being caught in typhoon
Hong Kong authorities have issued a warning over the typhoon on Thursday, during the highly anticipated visit of Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The grand opening of a new Hong Kong Pa ... ( read original story ...)
Dramatic photos show crew member’s rescue from sinking ship near Hong Kong
An industrial support ship operating in the South China Sea has sunk in a storm with the possible loss of more than two dozen crew members, rescue services in Hong Kong said Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Ship sinks in storm off Hong Kong, dozens of crew in danger
Rescue services in Hong Kong say an industrial support ship operating in the South China Sea has sunk with the possible loss of more than two dozen crew members ... ( read original story ...)