Tensions simmer as Hong Kong anthem law debate resumes Hong Kong politicians are set to resume a debate today over a controversial bill that would make disrespecting China's national anthem a criminal offence, as the city ramps up for fresh protests amid simmering anti-government tensions. World • 03 Jun 20
Tensions simmer as Hong Kong anthem law debate resumes Hong Kong politicians are set to resume a debate today over a controversial bill that would make disrespecting China's national anthem a criminal offence, as the city ramps up for fresh protests amid simmering anti-government tensions. World • 03 Jun 20
Raab criticises China's behaviour in Hong Kong Britain must bring together a coalition beyond the "usual suspects" to moderate China's "egregious behaviour" against Hong Kong, the country's foreign minister, Dominic Raab, said. World • 02 Jun 20
Raab criticises China's behaviour in Hong Kong Britain must bring together a coalition beyond the "usual suspects" to moderate China's "egregious behaviour" against Hong Kong, the country's foreign minister, Dominic Raab, said. World • 02 Jun 20
Hong Kong loses US 'special status' - what next? A declaration by the US that Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous from China is a historic moment with potentially far-reaching consequences for the finance hub - though much will depend on what President Donald Trump does next. World • 28 May 20
Hong Kong loses US 'special status' - what next? A declaration by the US that Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous from China is a historic moment with potentially far-reaching consequences for the finance hub - though much will depend on what President Donald Trump does next. World • 28 May 20
China criticised over Hong Kong national security bill The United States, Britain, Australia and Canada have criticised China for imposing a new security law that they said would threaten freedom and breach a 1984 Sino-British agreement on the autonomy of the former colony. World • 28 May 20
China criticised over Hong Kong national security bill The United States, Britain, Australia and Canada have criticised China for imposing a new security law that they said would threaten freedom and breach a 1984 Sino-British agreement on the autonomy of the former colony. World • 28 May 20
Hong Kong police warn they will not tolerate disruption Police in Hong Kong have issued a warning that they would not tolerate disruptions to public order, after activists circulated calls online for fresh demonstrations tomorrow. World • 26 May 20
Hong Kong police warn they will not tolerate disruption Police in Hong Kong have issued a warning that they would not tolerate disruptions to public order, after activists circulated calls online for fresh demonstrations tomorrow. World • 26 May 20
Hong Kong hit by protests over China security proposal Hong Kong police fired teargas and water cannon to disperse thousands protesting against a plan to directly impose national security laws on the city, signalling a return to mass protests that hit the financial hub last year. World • 24 May 20
Hong Kong hit by protests over China security proposal Hong Kong police fired teargas and water cannon to disperse thousands protesting against a plan to directly impose national security laws on the city, signalling a return to mass protests that hit the financial hub last year. World • 24 May 20
Hong Kong stocks battered by China security proposal Property and financial companies were among the biggest victims in a stock market sell-off in Hong Kong today after China submitted a security law proposal for the city that has fanned fears of fresh protests. Business • 22 May 20
Hong Kong stocks battered by China security proposal Property and financial companies were among the biggest victims in a stock market sell-off in Hong Kong today after China submitted a security law proposal for the city that has fanned fears of fresh protests. Business • 22 May 20
China set to impose national security law on Hong Kong China is set to impose new national security legislation on Hong Kong after last year's pro-democracy unrest, a Chinese official has said. World • 21 May 20
China set to impose national security law on Hong Kong China is set to impose new national security legislation on Hong Kong after last year's pro-democracy unrest, a Chinese official has said. World • 21 May 20
Scuffles among HK legislators over committee leadership Scuffles broke out this morning between pro-democracy and pro-government legislators in Hong Kong, over the leadership of a key committee which could pave the way for a debate on a controversial China national anthem bill. World • 18 May 20
Scuffles among HK legislators over committee leadership Scuffles broke out this morning between pro-democracy and pro-government legislators in Hong Kong, over the leadership of a key committee which could pave the way for a debate on a controversial China national anthem bill. World • 18 May 20
StanChart sees key markets lead quick economic recovery Standard Chartered said today it expects its main markets to lead global economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis as early as later this year. Business • 29 Apr 20
StanChart sees key markets lead quick economic recovery Standard Chartered said today it expects its main markets to lead global economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis as early as later this year. Business • 29 Apr 20
Hong Kong activists arrested over last year's rallies Police in Hong Kong carried out a sweeping operation against high-profile democracy campaigners, arresting 13 activists on charges related to massive protests that rocked the Asian financial hub last year. News • 18 Apr 20
Hong Kong activists arrested over last year's rallies Police in Hong Kong carried out a sweeping operation against high-profile democracy campaigners, arresting 13 activists on charges related to massive protests that rocked the Asian financial hub last year. News • 18 Apr 20
Lockdown love-in for Hong Kong panda pair Two giant pandas have successfully mated at a Hong Kong theme park for the first time in more than a decade after it was closed to the public due to coronavirus lockdown there. News Lens • 08 Apr 20
Lockdown love-in for Hong Kong panda pair Two giant pandas have successfully mated at a Hong Kong theme park for the first time in more than a decade after it was closed to the public due to coronavirus lockdown there. News Lens • 08 Apr 20
HSBC's HK shareholders mull legal action over dividend HSBC shareholders in Hong Kong are considering calling for an extraordinary meeting with management and taking possible legal action against the bank's decision to scrap dividend payments. Business • 06 Apr 20
HSBC's HK shareholders mull legal action over dividend HSBC shareholders in Hong Kong are considering calling for an extraordinary meeting with management and taking possible legal action against the bank's decision to scrap dividend payments. Business • 06 Apr 20
Virus to push Cathay Pacific into half yearly loss Cathay Pacific has warned of a substantial loss in the first half of the year and flagged more capacity cuts due to the coronavirus outbreak. Business • 11 Mar 20
Virus to push Cathay Pacific into half yearly loss Cathay Pacific has warned of a substantial loss in the first half of the year and flagged more capacity cuts due to the coronavirus outbreak. Business • 11 Mar 20
Hermes starting to see return to normal in China Birkin handbag maker Hermes said it was starting to see a return to normality in China, with just four of its 43 stores on the mainland and areas like Hong Kong and Macau still closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Business • 26 Feb 20
Hermes starting to see return to normal in China Birkin handbag maker Hermes said it was starting to see a return to normality in China, with just four of its 43 stores on the mainland and areas like Hong Kong and Macau still closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Business • 26 Feb 20
Armed gang steals toilet roll amid Hong Kong shortage Armed robbers who stole hundreds of toilet rolls are being hunted by Hong Kong police, in a city hit by shortages caused by coronavirus panic-buying. World • 17 Feb 20
Armed gang steals toilet roll amid Hong Kong shortage Armed robbers who stole hundreds of toilet rolls are being hunted by Hong Kong police, in a city hit by shortages caused by coronavirus panic-buying. World • 17 Feb 20
Hong Kong economy shrinks for first time in a decade Hong Kong confirmed today it plunged into recession in 2019, suffering its first annual contraction in a decade as the city buckled under the twin pressures of the US-China trade war and months of furious pro-democracy protests. Business • 03 Feb 20
Hong Kong economy shrinks for first time in a decade Hong Kong confirmed today it plunged into recession in 2019, suffering its first annual contraction in a decade as the city buckled under the twin pressures of the US-China trade war and months of furious pro-democracy protests. Business • 03 Feb 20
Burberry weathers Hong Kong drop on China sales Luxury fashion label Burberry has today upgraded its full-year sales forecast as demand for Riccardo Tisci's new collections in Europe and mainland China offset a slump in Hong Kong. Business • 22 Jan 20
Burberry weathers Hong Kong drop on China sales Luxury fashion label Burberry has today upgraded its full-year sales forecast as demand for Riccardo Tisci's new collections in Europe and mainland China offset a slump in Hong Kong. Business • 22 Jan 20
Hong Kong's Lam in Davos charm drive For Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, the World Economic Forum in Davos is a chance to convince global business and political leaders that the Asian financial hub is back on track. Business • 21 Jan 20
Hong Kong's Lam in Davos charm drive For Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, the World Economic Forum in Davos is a chance to convince global business and political leaders that the Asian financial hub is back on track. Business • 21 Jan 20
China replaces top envoy to Hong Kong: state media Chinese state media has reported that the country had replaced its top envoy to Hong Kong, the most significant personnel change since democracy protests broke out in the city last year. World • 04 Jan 20
China replaces top envoy to Hong Kong: state media Chinese state media has reported that the country had replaced its top envoy to Hong Kong, the most significant personnel change since democracy protests broke out in the city last year. World • 04 Jan 20
HSBC kicks off year with Hong Kong branches closed HSBC is being drawn into Hong Kong's political turmoil with protesters attacking some of its branches and graffiti daubed on the famous pair of lions that guard its city-centre headquarters. Business • 02 Jan 20
HSBC kicks off year with Hong Kong branches closed HSBC is being drawn into Hong Kong's political turmoil with protesters attacking some of its branches and graffiti daubed on the famous pair of lions that guard its city-centre headquarters. Business • 02 Jan 20
Police, protesters clash during huge Hong Kong protest A huge New Year's Day pro-democracy rally in Hong Kong ended in mass arrests and clashes between police and protesters, as demonstrators sought to carry their movement's momentum into 2020. World • 01 Jan 20
Police, protesters clash during huge Hong Kong protest A huge New Year's Day pro-democracy rally in Hong Kong ended in mass arrests and clashes between police and protesters, as demonstrators sought to carry their movement's momentum into 2020. World • 01 Jan 20
Hong Kong rocked by protests in 2019 Jackie Fox speaks to Irishman Kevin Forkan, who has seen first-hand the effect of the democracy protests in Hong Kong. 2019 in Review • 30 Dec 19
Hong Kong rocked by protests in 2019 Jackie Fox speaks to Irishman Kevin Forkan, who has seen first-hand the effect of the democracy protests in Hong Kong. 2019 in Review • 30 Dec 19
Hong Kong police arrest 15 in fresh protests Hong Kong riot police arrested at least 15 people in clashes with dozens of pro-democracy protesters who targeted a mall near the border with China to demonstrate against mainland tourists and shoppers. World • 30 Dec 19
Hong Kong police arrest 15 in fresh protests Hong Kong riot police arrested at least 15 people in clashes with dozens of pro-democracy protesters who targeted a mall near the border with China to demonstrate against mainland tourists and shoppers. World • 30 Dec 19
Massive rally marks six months of protest in Hong Kong Vast crowds of pro-democracy protesters have thronged Hong Kong's streets in a display of support for the movement as it marks six months with organisers warning the city's pro-Beijing leaders they had a "last chance" to end the political crisis. Asia • 08 Dec 19
Massive rally marks six months of protest in Hong Kong Vast crowds of pro-democracy protesters have thronged Hong Kong's streets in a display of support for the movement as it marks six months with organisers warning the city's pro-Beijing leaders they had a "last chance" to end the political crisis. Asia • 08 Dec 19
