No jury for Hong Kong's first 'national security' trial The first trial under Hong Kong's new national security law has begun without a jury, a watershed moment for the financial hub's fast-changing legal landscape. World • 23 Jun 21
Hong Kong pro-democracy paper to decide on closure Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily has said its board will decide whether to close the publication at their next meeting on Friday. World • 21 Jun 21
Hong Kong media executives charged under security law Hong Kong police have charged two executives from the pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper using a powerful new security law, a day after the company's newsroom … World • 18 Jun 21
Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy newspaper Hong Kong police have arrested the chief editor and four executives of pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily. World • 17 Jun 21
Hong Kong cracks down on Tiananmen commemorations Hong Kong police have arrested an organiser of annual vigils for the victims of China's 1989 Tiananmen crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. World • 04 Jun 21
Hong Kong media tycoon Lai jailed again over protest Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai is among eight democracy activists who have been handed new prison sentences for attending protests on the 70th … World • 28 May 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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
