Hong Kong dissident Wong gets extra jail time for vigil Imprisoned Hong Kong dissident Joshua Wong has been handed an additional 10-month sentence on after he pleaded guilty to taking part in an "unlawful" protest ... World • 06 May
Hong Kong woman loses €26.5m in phone scam A 90-year-old Hong Kong woman has been conned out of €26.5m by fraudsters posing as Chinese officials, police said, in the city's biggest recorded phone ... Asia • 21 Apr
Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong media tycoon that China loathes A rags-to-riches millionaire, media tycoon Jimmy Lai is a self-styled "troublemaker" who has long been a thorn in Beijing's side thanks to his caustic tabloids ... World • 16 Apr
Media tycoon Lai among 5 Hong Kong activists jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been jailed along with four other veteran democracy activists for helping to lead one of the city's biggest-ever ... Asia • 16 Apr
China approves radical Hong Kong political reforms Chinese leaders have endorsed a sweeping overhaul of Hong Kong's electoral system, slashing its number of directly elected seats and ensuring a majority of the ... World • 30 Mar
China approves plan to veto Hong Kong candidates The Chinese parliament has voted for changes to Hong Kong's electoral system including powers to veto candidates, as Beijing moves to establish a "patriotic" government ... World • 11 Mar
Cathay Pacific posts record $2.8 billion annual loss Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways said it was focused on preserving cash after it posted a record annual loss of HK$21.65 billion ($2.79 billion), caused ... Business • 10 Mar
EU warns China over Hong Kong election rules change The European Union has warned China that it may take "additional steps" in response to Beijing's move to grant itself a veto over the selection ... World • 05 Mar
Second Hong Kong radio host arrested for sedition A Hong Kong internet radio host was arrested today under a little-used colonial era sedition law that authorities have begun to wield against Beijing's critics. World • 07 Feb
Dozens arrested in Hong Kong opposition crackdown Hong Kong police have arrested dozens of democracy supporters under a security law imposed on the city last year by Beijing. World • 06 Jan
Hong Kong media mogul charged under security law Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, a critic of the Chinese government, has been charged under a new national security law, accused of colluding with ... Asia • 11 Dec 20
3 Hong Kong activists jailed over anti-government rally One of Hong Kong's most prominent democracy activists has been jailed for his role over a rally during anti-government protests last year. Asia • 02 Dec 20
Cash and Carrie: Hong Kong leader has no bank account Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said she has "piles of cash" at home as she has no bank account after the United States slapped sanctions ... World • 28 Nov 20
Resignations from HK opposition a 'challenge' to China China has warned the mass resignations of pro-democracy politicians in Hong Kong were a "blatant challenge" to its authority over the city. World • 12 Nov 20
Ant Group postpones IPO under regulatory pressure China's Ant Group has today suspended its record-breaking IPO in both Hong Kong and Shanghai as the fintech giant faces growing pressure from Chinese regulators ... Business • 03 Nov 20
Hong Kong activist Tony Chung charged with secession Hong Kong activist Tony Chung is the first public political figure to be prosecuted under a national security law imposed by Beijing World • 29 Oct 20
Investors line up for Ant Group's record IPO Ant Group is poised to raise up to $34.4 billion in the world's largest stock market debut as investors rush to buy into the fast-growing ... Business • 27 Oct 20
Lower interest rates hit HSBC's quarterly profits HSBC Holdings has today signalled it would embark on a pandemic-induced overhaul of its business model, seeking to flip its main source of income from ... Business • 27 Oct 20
Cathay Pacific to cut workforce and end Dragon brand Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways said today it is cutting 5,900 jobs and ending its regional Cathay Dragon brand, joining peers in cutting costs as ... Business • 21 Oct 20
Clarks picks Hong Kong firm for investment talks British shoe retailer Clarks has picked Hong Kong-based investment firm LionRock Capital to enter exclusive talks for a controlling stake in the 195-year old business, ... Business • 02 Oct 20
90 arrests in Hong Kong during pro-democracy protests At least 90 people have been arrested by Hong Kong police as riot officers swooped on democracy protesters opposed to the postponement of local elections. Hong Kong • 06 Sep 20
UN: Security law 'serious risk' to Hong Kong's freedoms China's national security law for Hong Kong poses a serious risk to the city's freedoms and breaches international legal obligations, United Nations special rapporteurs on ... World • 04 Sep 20
Hong Kong news site says Irish journalist denied visa A Hong Kong news website has said authorities had denied a visa for an Irish journalist in what press groups described as an alarming acceleration ... Asia • 27 Aug 20
Ant delivers timely boost to Hong Kong listing market Ant Financial's planned sale of up to $30 billion worth of shares is set to revive fortunes for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing which fell ... Business • 26 Aug 20
Researchers report case of coronavirus reinfection The first case of someone being reinfected with coronavirus has been reported by researchers in Hong Kong. Coronavirus • 24 Aug 20
