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Character of Hong Kong has fundamentally changed with Beijing in full control
Authorities say the national security law affects a minority, but Hui says it stifles Hong Kong's once-vibrant civil society.
July 2, 2022
‘Zero Covid-19’ strategy best for Hong Kong’s current situation: Carrie Lam
Close and secondary contacts of Covid-19 patients are subjected to home quarantine starting from Tuesday.
February 9, 2022
The Death of Free Speech in Hong Kong
In most liberal democracies, publications such as Hong Kong's Apple Daily are usually seen as the unfortunate price to be paid for the right to freedom of expression. But with mainland China tightening its control over the territory, the tabloid was a pillar of that freedom, and now it is gone.
June 28, 2021
Hong Kong suspends flights connecting India from April 20 to May 3
Apart from India, the Hong Kong government has also suspended flights to and from Pakistan as well as the Philippines from April 20 to May 3.
April 19, 2021
G7 powers urge China to end ‘oppression’ in Hong Kong after electoral change
LONDON : Foreign ministers in the G7 group of nations including the United States have expressed grave concerns…
March 13, 2021
Reaction to media reports on Hong Kong arresting 50 pro-democracy activists
At least seven members of Hong Kong's largest Democratic Party, the city's largest opposition party, were arrested, including former party chairman Wu Chi-wai.
January 6, 2021
Adani, Piramal among bidders for bankrupt DHFL
In November last year, the Reserve Bank of India referred DHFL for bankruptcy under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
October 19, 2020
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under new national security law
Leading pro-democracy figure detained over alleged foreign collusion as police search Apple Daily offices
August 10, 2020
Pompeo urges HK to reverse decision to suspend polls
“If they aren’t, then regrettably Hong Kong will continue its march toward becoming just another Communist-run city in China.
August 3, 2020
HK implements strict measures amid fresh Covid cases
Hong Kong, July 29 (IANS) In the wake of rising COVID-19 cases, Hong Kong is introducing some of…
July 29, 2020
Top tech firms halt Hong Kong’s requests for users” data
Twitter said in an earlier statement that it has "grave concerns and is committed to protecting the people using our services and their freedom of expression".
July 7, 2020
ED brings back Rs 1,350-cr worth polished diamonds, pearls of Nirav Modi, Choksi firms from HK
The ED completed "all legal formalities" with authorities in Hong Kong to bring back these valuables, the agency said
June 11, 2020
China rejects US call for UNSC meeting on Hong Kong
"It has nothing to do with the mandate of the Security Council," said China, telling the US to "immediately stop its power politics and bullying practices."
May 28, 2020
No new COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong, distancing rules might extend
No new COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong, distancing rules might extend
May 18, 2020
No new COVID-19 cases in HK as restrictions ease
Currently, all travel permit holders arriving in Hong Kong from mainland China and Macau have to be quarantined at home for 14 days.
May 9, 2020
Cathay Pacific may increase passenger flights in June if restrictions ease
Hong Kong, April 28 (IANS) Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has signalled its intent to start reversing its…
April 28, 2020
Hong Kong to extend social distancing measures for another 2 weeks
Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection said no new confirmed COVID-19 case was recorded in Hong Kong on Monday, the first time in more than 45 days, and the case tally remained at 1,025 in total.
April 21, 2020
How Hong Kong managed COVID-19 without complete lockdown
Further analyses suggest that individual behaviours in the Hong Kong population have changed in response to COVID-19.
April 18, 2020
Dog who was declared coronavirus-free dies in Hong Kong
The owner of the Pomerarian, a 60-year-old woman, was also tested corona positive and hospitalised on February 25. She recovered and returned home on March 8.
March 18, 2020
Hong Kong airline Cathay asking 27,000 staff to take unpaid leave: CEO
Airline struggling in face of deadly virus
February 5, 2020
Hong Kong hospital strike calls to close China border
China's death toll from the new coronavirus increased to 361 on Monday, surpassing the number of fatalities of its SARS crisis two decades ago.
February 3, 2020
nCoV: Cochin begins screening passengers from China, Hong Kong
Kochi, Jan 22 The Cochin International Airport (CIAL) from Wednesday started screening all incoming passengers from China and…
January 22, 2020
Hong Kong protesters, police clash for third straight day
They also called on passers-by to join a march planned for New Year's Day, organised by the Civil Human Rights Front.
December 26, 2019
Hong Kong protesters return to streets
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy activists returned to the streets for protests, a week after the pan-democracy camp swept local…
December 1, 2019
Trump approves bill supporting HK protesters
Hong Kong: US President Donald Trump has signed two bills that supports human rights and pro-democracy protesters in…
November 28, 2019
Massive turnout in Hong Kong district polls
Hong Kong: Voters on Sunday flocked to polling booths in large numbers for the district council elections, in…
November 24, 2019
Strong earthquake shakes northern Thailand, Laos
TV footage showed cracks on the wall of a 500-year-old temple hall in Nan.
November 21, 2019
Rioters’ acts imitate terrorism: Hong Kong police
Hong Kong, Nov 18 : Condemning the escalating violence, Hong Kong police on Monday said that the latest…
November 18, 2019
Pro-China supporter set on fire amid chaos in HK
Hong Kong, Nov 11 (IANS) Amid the ongoing chaos in Hong Kong, a pro-China supporter was doused with…
November 11, 2019
HK march after student alleges police ‘sexual violence’
Hong Kong, Oct 11 Hundreds of people in Hong Kong staged an anti-government march at on Friday, a…
October 11, 2019
Hong Kong suspends cross-border train services to China
Hong Kong, Oct 8 Hong Kong’s Mass Transit Railway (MTR) Corporation has suspended all cross-border services to mainland…
October 8, 2019
Airlines ask Hong Kong to waive airport fees to ease losses
Aviation supports 330,000 jobs in Hong Kong and contributed 10.2 per cent of the city's GDP.
September 23, 2019
HK protesters urge UK to back democratic calls
Hong Kong, Sep 15 (IANS) Hundreds of protesters took their anti-Beijing message to the UK’s Consulate-General in Hong…
September 15, 2019
Protests in Hong Kong after clashes
Hong Kong, Aug 25 :Thousands of protesters started marching from a sports stadium on Sunday , one day…
August 25, 2019
Thousands march once again in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Aug 19 A mass rally in Hong Kong on Sunday, widely deemed the most important so…
August 19, 2019
Black-clad HK protesters gather for mass rally
Hong Kong, Aug 18 (IANS) Protesters dressed in black participated in a mass anti-government rally in Hong Kong’s…
August 18, 2019
Has Xi Jinping found the answer to Hong Kong?
What started as a demonstration by 12,000 citizens against a proposed legislation for extradition of criminal undertrials to…
August 15, 2019
HK protesters pushing city into abyss: Lam
Hong Kong, Aug 13 Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday warned protesters that they were pushing the…
August 13, 2019
Numbers dwindle as HK airport protest continues
Hong Kong, Aug 10:The number of demonstrators have drastically dwindled as the mass sit-in at the Hong Kong…
August 10, 2019
Hong Kong: More than 20 protesters arrested after clashes
Hong Kong, Aug 4 More than 20 people have been arrested for offences including unlawful assembly in Hong…
August 4, 2019
China ‘can deploy military in Hong Kong to contain protests’
Beijing, July 24 China on Wednesday said it can deploy military to Hong Kong at the request of…
July 24, 2019
6 arrested following police-protester clash in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, July 8 Six people were arrested in Hong Kong after chaos erupted on the streets of…
July 8, 2019
Mass protest staged in HK over extradition bill
Hong Kong, June 16 A mass protest was staged in Hong Kong on Sunday against the government’s extradition…
June 16, 2019
Hong Kong postpones second reading of extradition bill
Hong Kong, June 12 Hong Kong’s Legislative Council on Wednesday postponed a session in which a second reading…
June 12, 2019
Elon Musk to personally examine, review all Tesla expenses
San Francisco, May 17 (IANS) To cut losses, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has decided to personally examine and…
May 18, 2019
Tesla car explosions in China prompt battery upgrades
San Francisco, May 17 (IANS) After two cases of cars exploding in China, electric vehicle (EV)-maker Tesla is…
May 18, 2019
Jackie Chan’s daughter ‘Etta Ng’ marries Canadian girlfriend
New Delhi, Nov 27: Etta Ng, the estranged teenage daughter of movie star Jackie Chan, has announced that…
November 27, 2018
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific hacked
Hong Kong, Oct 25: Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific announced on Thursday that it has discovered a…
October 25, 2018
Chinese President opens world’s longest sea-crossing bridge
Beijing, Oct 23: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday officially opened the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge that connects…
October 23, 2018
Typhoon Mangkhut : Deadly Storm Hits Hong Kong ,Macau casinos closed
Hong Kong , Sep 16 : Severe Typhoon Mangkhut battered Hong Kong with gusts of up to 160…
September 16, 2018
Asian Games 2018: India beats Hong kong in men’s hockey, breaks 86 year old record
Jakarta, Aug 22: The Indian men’s hockey team scripted history on Wednesday by thrashing minnows Hong Kong 26-0 in…
August 22, 2018
PNB fraud case: Nirav Modi paid Dummy Directors Rs 8,000 to divert Rs 8,000 crore
New Delhi, June 6: The Enforcement Directorate in its report against the fugitive diamond jeweller Nirav Modi who…
June 6, 2018
Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Hato approaches China
Beijing, Aug 23, 2017: Thousands of people were evacuated on Tuesday in parts of south China in preparation…
August 23, 2017
In Hong Kong, visit a park spread over two islands
Hong Kong, March 20 You want to feel spoilt for choices of sumptuous street food, shopping options and…
March 21, 2017
Sindhu loses in final, ends runners-up in Hong Kong
Kowloon (Hong Kong), Nov 27 : P V Sindhu’s quest for a second successive women’s singles title ended…
November 27, 2016
Shuttler Sindhu in Hong Kong Open final
Hong Kong, Nov 26:India’s star shuttler P.V. Sindhu defeated local girl Ngan Yi Cheung to storm into the…
November 26, 2016
Typhoon Nida batters China
Emergency alert has been sounded in Southern China as a powerful Typhoon Nida batters the China’s Guangdong province…
August 2, 2016
Typhoon Nida: ‘Strongest typhoon since 1983’ strikes Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Aug 2, 2016: Typhoon Nida has hit the coast of the Chinese territory of Hong Kong…
August 2, 2016
Zimbabwe beat Hong Kong by 14 runs in WT20 qualifying opener
Zimbabwe got the better of Hong Kong by 14 runs to begin their World Twenty20 qualifying campaign on…
March 8, 2016
Zimbabwe beat Hong Kong by 14 runs in WT20 qualifying opener
Zimbabwe got the better of Hong Kong by 14 runs to begin their World Twenty20 qualifying campaign on…
March 8, 2016
Voting underway in Hong Kong by-election
Thousands of people in Hong Kong cast their votes on Sunday in a legislative by-election in which seven…
February 28, 2016
Hong Kong chief executive to lead business delegation to India
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) on Friday said Hong Kong chief executive C.Y. Leung will lead…
January 29, 2016