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.
Amidst Lockdown, Philippines’s Largest TV Network Goes Off Air
Filipino government forces a TV network off air. Plus, COVID-19 is used as cover to stifle dissent in Hong Kong.
WorldView: Netanyahu asks for immunity, Indonesia flooding, Hong Kong New Year’s Day protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has written parliament asking for immunity after being indicted on corruption charges. Also, tens of thousands of people evacuated after massive flooding in …
These are the safety contraptions a gym in Hong Kong is using to reopen — take a look
At least one gym reopened after a Covid-19 closure in Hong Kong is using these dividers between machines as a safety measure. Here’s what reopened gyms could like in America, and what experts say …
Hong Kong Leader Rejects Protesters’ Call for Independent Police Probe
HONG KONG (Reuters) – The Beijing-backed leader of Hong Kong ruled out on Friday an independent inquiry into allegations of police brutality against pro-democracy protesters, though she did accept a …