Hong Kong February 28, 2024 Concerns of media censorship mount as Hong Kong moves to enact new national security law As Hong Kong prepares to enact a new national security law, concerns are growing among the international business and media communities over fears of censorship.
China February 16, 2024 Hong Kong customs arrest 7 in $1.8 billion money laundering case linked to India Hong Kong customs officials have arrested seven people in connection with the territory's largest-ever money laundering case, involving approximately $1.8 billion.
Hong Kong February 7, 2024 12 stranded on Disneyland roller coaster in Hong Kong after sudden stop mid-ride Passengers on a ride at Hong Kong's Disneyland were left stranded after the ride malfunctioned, prompting emergency services to rescue them.
Hong Kong January 30, 2024 Nicole Kidman's 'Expats' is blocked in Hong Kong, despite being filmed there Prime Video's 'The Expats,' starring Nicole Kidman, is set in Hong Kong, but it cannot be streamed there. This has raised concerns over censorship and civil rights in the city.
Hong Kong January 30, 2024 Hong Kong launches public consultation on proposed national security law Hong Kong has initiated a public consultation on a national security law, following in the steps of Bejing, who implemented a similar law three years ago.
Hong Kong January 2, 2024 Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to sedition and collusion charges Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty to charges of sedition and collusion with foreign countries.
Hong Kong December 12, 2023 Son of jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai lobbies UK foreign secretary for his release Jimmy Lai's son has been lobbying UK foreign secretary to help secure his father's release from prison; Lai founded Apple Daily, a constant thorn in the side of the Chinese Communist Party.
Cold and Flu December 9, 2023 Hong Kong to cull 900 pigs in wake of deadly swine fever outbreak Hong Kong authorities have ordered more than 900 pigs to be culled after the presence of the deadly African swine fever (ASF) was found at a licensed farm in New Territories.
Washington October 30, 2023 Washington state senator Jeff Wilson cleared of Hong Kong gun charge A gun charge against Jeff Wilson, a Washington state senator, was dismissed by a Hong Kong court Monday. The charge was linked to Wilson's possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Washington October 24, 2023 Washington state senator arrested in China for carrying gun through airport Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson says he has been arrested after arriving at Hong Kong International Airport with an unloaded revolver on Friday.
Hong Kong October 18, 2023 Man shot by police during Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests sentenced to almost 4 years in prison In 2019, police shot a man during Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests. The man has been sentenced to 47 months in prison on charges including rioting.