Hong Kong
China’s zero-Covid policy is showing signs of strain. But ditching it now could be a disaster
World
March 21, 2022
China’s zero-Covid policy is showing signs of strain. But ditching it now could be a disaster
Hong Kong (CNN) – For nearly two years, China’s daily Covid caseload rarely extended into triple digits, and often weeks…
Russia’s attack on Ukraine reveals political fault lines in Asia
World
March 7, 2022
Russia’s attack on Ukraine reveals political fault lines in Asia
Hong Kong (CNN) – India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him a “dear friend.” Chinese leader Xi Jinping went a…
China sets lowest economic growth target in decades as challenges mount
World
March 5, 2022
China sets lowest economic growth target in decades as challenges mount
Hong Kong (CNN Business) – China has set its lowest official target for economic growth in three decades. Speaking during…
Parents separated from baby as Hong Kong clings to zero-Covid
World
February 26, 2022
Parents separated from baby as Hong Kong clings to zero-Covid
Hong Kong (CNN) – Fighting back tears, Laura and Nick struggle to comfort their sobbing 11-month-old daughter, Ava, through a…
Hong Kong leader says fifth COVID wave has ‘overwhelmed’ city’s capacity
World
February 14, 2022
Hong Kong leader says fifth COVID wave has ‘overwhelmed’ city’s capacity
HONG KONG, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s is being overwhelmed by the “onslaught” of COVID-19 infections, its leader said…
Hong Kong COVID infections surge, experts warn could near 30,000 a day
World
February 10, 2022
Hong Kong COVID infections surge, experts warn could near 30,000 a day
HONG KONG, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Hong Kong reported 986 new coronavirus infections on Thursday as authorities scramble to contain…
Hong Kong reports first potentially COVID-linked death in five months
World
February 9, 2022
Hong Kong reports first potentially COVID-linked death in five months
HONG KONG, Feb 9 (Reuters) – An elderly man who returned a positive test for COVID-19 in Hong Kong died…
Vegetable shortage adds to Hong Kong’s COVID woes
World
February 8, 2022
Vegetable shortage adds to Hong Kong’s COVID woes
HONG KONG, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Supplies of vegetables were running low in Hong Kong on Tuesday, with shoppers scrambling…
Hong Kong to cull 2,000 animals after hamsters get COVID-19
World
January 18, 2022
Hong Kong to cull 2,000 animals after hamsters get COVID-19
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities said Tuesday that they will cull some 2,000 small animals, including hamsters after…
Hong Kong bans flights, imposes other COVID-19 restrictions
World
January 5, 2022
Hong Kong bans flights, imposes other COVID-19 restrictions
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities announced a two-week ban on flights from the United States and seven other…