Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Singapore to launch air travel bubble from May 26
World
April 26, 2021
Hong Kong, Singapore to launch air travel bubble from May 26
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong and Singapore said Monday they would launch an air travel bubble in May, months…
Hong Kong democracy leaders given jail terms amid crackdown
World
April 16, 2021
Hong Kong democracy leaders given jail terms amid crackdown
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court on Friday sentenced five leading pro-democracy advocates, including media tycoon Jimmy Lai,…
Veteran Hong Kong democrats found guilty in landmark unlawful assembly case
World
April 1, 2021
Veteran Hong Kong democrats found guilty in landmark unlawful assembly case
HONG KONG (Reuters) – A Hong Kong court found seven prominent democrats guilty of unauthorized assembly charges, including 82-year-old barrister…
China sharply reduces elected seats in Hong Kong legislature
World
March 30, 2021
China sharply reduces elected seats in Hong Kong legislature
HONG KONG (AP) — China has sharply reduced the number of directly elected seats in Hong Kong’s legislature in a…
Canada calling? Hong Kong residents shift billions abroad after clampdown
World
March 26, 2021
Canada calling? Hong Kong residents shift billions abroad after clampdown
TORONTO (Reuters) – As China imposed a sweeping national security law in Hong Kong last year after massive protests, residents…
Hong Kong halts use of Pfizer vaccine, cites defective lids
World
March 24, 2021
Hong Kong halts use of Pfizer vaccine, cites defective lids
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong suspended use of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday after its Chinese distributor informed the city…
Hong Kong’s Lam says China’s planned electoral changes could prompt vote delay
World
March 8, 2021
Hong Kong’s Lam says China’s planned electoral changes could prompt vote delay
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Monday that China’s planned changes to the electoral system…
Dozens of leading Hong Kong democrats charged with subversion in major national security crackdown
World
February 28, 2021
Dozens of leading Hong Kong democrats charged with subversion in major national security crackdown
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Forty-seven Hong Kong democrats and activists were charged on Sunday with conspiracy to commit subversion, in…
Hong Kong to spend $15.4B to stabilize virus-ravaged economy
World
February 24, 2021
Hong Kong to spend $15.4B to stabilize virus-ravaged economy
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will introduce 120 billion Hong Kong dollars ($15.4 billion) in fiscal measures to help…
Lam backs Hong Kong electoral changes excluding opponents
World
February 23, 2021
Lam backs Hong Kong electoral changes excluding opponents
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam gave her clear support Tuesday to electoral reforms that would…