Expats have long preferred Hong Kong to Shanghai or Beijing. The city boasts better schools, hospitals, and espresso bars. Google still works. Unlike on the mainland, business and society has felt …
Spat at, segregated, policed: Hong Kong’s dark-skinned minorities say they’ve never felt accepted
People with dark skin in the Chinese city have long complained about discrimination in education, employment, and housing — allegations supported by a number of studies over the years.
Column: Hong Kong shows the world the terrible truth about Communist China
U.S. government leaders must reinforce current actions with a sustained strategy to limit and restrain China’s expansion. This should include naval and air maneuvers, closer Taiwan ties, reinforcing …
Hit by virus surge, Hong Kong offers free tests to everyone
Hong Kong will offer free coronavirus tests to all of its residents starting Sept. 1 as it grapples with its worst outbreak since the pandemic began …
Hong Kong court blocks release of first person charged under new security law
In a landmark decision, a Hong Kong court denied on Friday a bid for the release of the first person charged with inciting separatism and terrorism under a new national security law in the …
Hong Kong Offers Free Virus Test To All Residents
Initially a poster child of the pandemic, Hong Kong has seen a third wave of virus cases — blamed on exemptions from quarantine rules for air and ship crews, and some business travellers. Carrie Lam, …
The Latest: Hong Kong Offers Free Testing to All Residents
The testing program, which will last a maximum of two weeks, is on a voluntary basis. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said that universal testing was possible due to support from Beijing, which provided …
Asia Pacific stocks edge higher; Alibaba’s Hong Kong stock dips despite quarterly revenue jump
Hong Kong-listed shares of Chinese tech giant Alibaba will be watched after the firm on Thursday announced a 34% on-year increase in revenue in the quarter ended June 30.
Pressure Grows on Hong Kong to Re-Open Economy as Cases Drop
Hong Kong is facing pressure to re-open restaurants and relax social-distancing measures as its outbreak wanes, but a bold easing approach carries both public health and political risks.
After dining ban, takeaway waste clogs Hong Kong’s pavements, parks and waterways
A deluge of trash from takeaway containers and disposable cutlery is clogging the streets and parks of Hong Kong as coronavirus restrictions on dining in restaurants eat away at the city’s capacity to …