China October 16, 2022 Xi Jinping Calls for China to create 'world-class military' as he targets Taiwan Chinese leader Xi Jinping pushed for a world-class military during his speech at the Chinese Communist Party congress. He is poised to receive an unprecedented third term.
Russia October 7, 2022 Yacht owned by sanctioned Russian tycoon docks in Hong Kong Russia tycoon Alexey Mordashov, who owns the Nord yacht, was sanctioned by the U.S., United Kingdom and European Union in February after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Roman Catholic September 20, 2022 Hong Kong's Cardinal Zen trial delayed after judge contracts COVID-19 The Chinese Communist Part postponed the trial of former bishop of Hong Kong and retired Cardinal Joseph Zen due to the presiding judge's COVID-19 infection.
OPINION August 21, 2022 China arrests Cardinal Zen and religious freedom now faces a grim future in Hong Kong The arrest of 90-year-old Cardinal Joseph Zen is another sign that China is eviscerating the rule of law and civil liberties in Hong Kong, where religious freedom is in danger.
United Kingdom August 9, 2022 Mother of 2 dies in her sleep on flight with family during trip from Hong Kong to UK Helen Rhodes died in her sleep while she and her family were traveling from Hong Kong to the United Kingdom on Friday, according to a GoFundMe page set up by a friend.
Hong Kong July 30, 2022 Hong Kong authorities to investigate after massive screen falls during concert, injures dancers Hong Kong officials say they will open an investigation into the concert accident where a giant video screen fell down onto the stage and injured two dancers.
China July 7, 2022 Chinese diplomat says 'reunification' with Taiwan near, cites China's 'growing comprehensive strength' A top Chinese official in charge of relations with Taiwan has announced a "reunification" of the two countries is approaching, citing growing Chinese "strength."
China July 6, 2022 Hong Kong officials plan government seminars to study Xi Jinping speech Officials, business leaders and educators in Hong Kong are signing on for seminars to discuss President Xi Jinping's recent speech on the anniversary of Chinese reclamation.
China July 5, 2022 China puts therapists on trial for sedition over children's books about sheep and wolves Hong Kong-based speech therapists are on trial for sedition after publishing a series of children's books depicting the island city as a village of sheep, and Beijing as wolves.
Roman Catholic July 5, 2022 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.
China June 30, 2022 Xi arrives in Hong Kong for 25th anniversary of handover Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong Thursday as the city celebrate its 25th anniversary of the British handover, with festivities planned over the coming days.