John McAffe’s Ghost Coin can now be used in over 60 vending machines in Hong Kong. This was made possible by a partnership with ivendPay, which allows Ghost Coin to be used in s ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens arrested during Hong Kong peaceful protest against national security laws
Silent protest ends in scuffles with police as Beijing prepares to approve controversial legislation ... ( read original story ...)
Wild west replica ‘town’ for sale in New Zealand attracts interest in US – and Hong Kong
Attractions include a lack of coronavirus cases and the chance to avoid foreign investment restrictions ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: From my view in Hong Kong, American reluctance to wear a mask is suicidal
President Trump and many Americans are against wearing face masks, but Hong Kong proves that face masks actually do prevent the spread of coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 53 in pro-democracy protest
Sunday's march came as the Chinese Communist Party reviewed a draft bill of security laws, and a day after police refused permission for an annual march to mark the 1997 handover. ( read original story ...)
China lawmakers review draft of Hong Kong national security bill – Xinhua
China's lawmakers have reviewed a draft of the national security bill for Hong Kong during a meeting held by the standing committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), state media Xinhua reported ... ( read original story ...)
Dalai Lama weighs in on Beijing’s crack down on Hong Kong’s protests
Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, was forced into exile in 1959 after an uprising in his country was crushed by Chinese forces. Now, as Beijing clamps down on Hong Kong's freedom and massive ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan parade celebrates LGBT Pride, island’s virus success
Participants in the annual LGBT Pride parade in Taiwan's capital say the celebration was a testament to the island's ability to contain the coronavirus and its commitment to rights for people of all s ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s LGBTQ Pride Parade Is Also a Celebration of Its Coronavirus Success
The parade in Taipei has drawn tens of thousands of people in the past, but participant numbers Sunday were reduced by both virus concerns and heavy rain. Taiwan’s Central News Agency said that over 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar to further ease coronavirus curbs as infections pass peak
Qatar aims to further ease coronavirus curbs from July 1, allowing the limited reopening of restaurants, beaches and parks, as infections have passed their peak and the rate was subsiding, authorities ... ( read original story ...)