China were stunned 2-1 at home by neighbours Hong Kong, then still under British rule, on one of the most infamous nights in Chinese football history. It is notorious not just because China’s hopes of …
Pompeo warns China after revealing it ‘threatened to interfere’ with work of US journalists in Hong Kong
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned China on Sunday, revealing he’s learned that the communist country has been threatening to stand in the way of American journalists in Hong Kong.
Pompeo warns China over interference with U.S. journalists in Hong Kong
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday said it had come to his attention that the Chinese government had threatened to interfere with the work of U.S. journalists in Hong Kong, and said any …
Horse racing behind closed doors: How it works in Hong Kong and elsewhere
Saliva swabs, temperature checks, face masks and jockey pods have been crucial in racing’s return in Hong Kong.
Column: Wondering if L.A.’s new mask rules are overkill? Look at the Hong Kong example
Virtually the entire population of Hong Kong wore masks voluntarily from the beginning. They have had four COVID deaths.
Chinese state media slams ‘lawless’ Hong Kong schools after history test row
Beijing and some Hong Kong officials have frequently flagged the education system as a potential breeding ground for the large-scale, often-violent pro-democracy protests which roiled the city in the …
WorldView: Australian bushfires, Hong Kong protests, “El gordo” lottery
Australia’s bushfires are expected to continue for months. In Hong Kong, police beat pro-Uighur protesters. And thousands share the winnings from Spain’s “El gordo,” the biggest lottery in the world.
Talking Horses: Irish racing gets early return, plus Hong Kong tips
Racing in Ireland will go ahead behind closed doors on 8 June, with jockeys and stall handlers wearing masks …
Hong Kong Returnees Say Quarantine Unfairly Targets South Africa
Several Hong Kong residents who returned from South Africa this week lashed out at the government’s decision to put them in quarantine camps, saying the move is unfair given South Africa’s low rate of …
How Hong Kong, Bangkok, Sydney and Taiwan are ringing in 2020
Cities across Asia and Australia were among the first to welcome the new year. Here’s a look at celebrations in four places.