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Apple Daily owner Jimmy Lai was among the first to be charged under controversial security law after its imposition last year

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

Apple Daily editor Ryan Law being escorted by Hong Kong police from the newspaper's office

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 was raided over articles it had published.

World • 18 Jun 21

A photo made available by Apple Daily shows police officers arriving at the office of Next Media

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

The arrest of Chow Hang Tung comes as thousands of police are expected to patrol the city's streets

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 Jimmy Lai pictured after his arrest last year

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 anniversary of the founding of communist China that were followed by a sweeping crackdown.

World • 28 May 21

Activist Joshua Wong is already serving jail sentences linked to protests in 2019

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 last year over the Tiananmen Square crackdown.

World • 06 May 21

Phone scams targeting wealthy people in Hong Kong are on the rise

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 scam.

Asia • 21 Apr 21

Jimmy Lai pictured in February arriving at the Court of Final Appeal

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 and unapologetic support for democracy.

World • 16 Apr 21

Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 12 months in prison

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 protests.

Asia • 16 Apr 21

Less seats in Hong Kong's legislature will be directly elected and anyone standing for election will also have to be vetted for their political views

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 city's politicians will be selected by a pro-Beijing committee.

World • 30 Mar 21

Politburo Standing Committee member Wang Yang (L), President Xi Jinping (C) and Premier Li Keqiang attend the closing session of the National People's Congress

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 after huge pro-democracy rallies in the city.

World • 11 Mar 21

Nearly 60% of Cathay's 2020 revenue of HK$47.9 billion was from its cargo operations, up from around 20% in 2019

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 by a travel downturn, restructuring costs and fleet writedowns.

Business • 10 Mar 21

The Chinese congress session opened with an annual address by Premier Li Keqiang

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 of Hong Kong lawmakers.

World • 05 Mar 21

Activist chants protest slogans inside a van outside the Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre

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

Police officers stand guard near the office of human rights lawyer John Clancey

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

Jimmy Lai is the fourth person charged under the controversial national security legislation

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 foreign forces, the latest pro-democracy figure targeted under the legislation.

Asia • 11 Dec 20

(L-R) Anges Chow, Ivan Lam and Joshua Wong were jailed for roles in anti-government rally

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

Carrie Lam was targeted in the toughest US action on Hong Kong since China imposed the new law on the territory in late June

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 on her in response to a draconian security law China imposed on the city.

World • 28 Nov 20

Half of the group had made good on their pledge by afternoon, sparking a furious response from China

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 has caused concern in China's state-controlled finance sector by venturing into personal and consumer lending, wealth management and insurance

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 over potential risks.

Business • 03 Nov 20

Hong Kong activist Tony Chung is the first public political figure to be prosecuted under the national security law imposed by Beijing

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

Ant Group's dual listing is a first for Shanghai's Nasdaq-style STAR Market and Hong Kong

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 Chinese fintech giant despite risks of greater scrutiny at home and abroad.

Business • 27 Oct 20

HSBC has reported a 35% slump in its quarterly profits

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 interest rates to fee-based businesses.

Business • 27 Oct 20

Cathay plans to operate less than 50% of its pre-pandemic capacity in 2021

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 it grapples with a plunge in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Business • 21 Oct 20

Clarks is in need of a cash injection as it struggles to deal with changes in retail and Covid-19

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, a source familiar with the matter has told Reuters.

Business • 02 Oct 20