hong kong

Oscars. Photo: Collected
Glitz

Oscars won’t show in Hong Kong for first time since 1969

The decision comes after Bloomberg News reported that China’s Communist Party propaganda department has ordered its state- controlled media to play down the awards and not show the ceremony live.

A woman walks past a government advertisement promoting Hong Kong electoral reforms, following Chinese parliament's approval of a new electoral system reform plan, in Hong Kong, China March 30, 2021. REUTERS/Lam Yik
Politics

China formalises sweeping electoral shake-up for Hong Kong, demands loyalty

FILE PHOTO: A man walks past New Hong Kong Supermarket in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada January 26, 2021. Picture taken January 26, 2021. REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier
World+Biz

Canada calling? Hong Kong residents shift billions abroad after clampdown

A British National Overseas passport (BNO) is pictured in Hong Kong, China February 17, 2021. Reuters/Tyrone Siu
World+Biz

Hong Kong tells foreign governments to stop accepting special British passport

FILE PHOTO: Vials labelled "COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine" and a syringe are seen in front of the Pfizer logo in this illustration taken February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Coronavirus chronicle

Hong Kong halts Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines, investigates defective packaging

Chinese Flag. Photo:Collected
South Asia

Chinese parliament to meet on March 29-30 to discuss Hong Kong electoral reform - Xinhua

IPO mania evaporates in Hong Kong
Global Economy

IPO mania evaporates in Hong Kong

Pro-democracy activist Benny Tai walks to a prison van to head to court over the national security law charge, in the early morning, in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
South Asia

Hong Kong court grants bail to three more activists in subversion case

Health workers are seen in protective gear inside a locked down portion of the Jordan residential area to contain a new outbreak of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), in Hong Kong, China January 23, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo
Coronavirus chronicle

Hong Kong's tough Covid-19 rules see babies isolated, families cramped in tiny spaces

Supporters of pro-democracy activists wave flashlights as a prison van which is carrying some of 47 pro-democracy activists charged with national security law leaves West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts, in Hong Kong, China March 3, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
World+Biz

Court releases three Hong Kong activists on bail in case involving 47

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World+Biz

G7 expresses 'grave concerns' over electoral changes in Hong Kong

FILE PHOTO - Chinese and US flags flutter near The Bund, before US trade delegation meet their Chinese counterparts for talks in Shanghai, China July 30, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song
World+Biz

China warns US to stay out of Hong Kong affairs ahead of Alaska meet

Pro-democracy activist Benny Tai walks to a prison van to head to court over the national security law charge, in the early morning, in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
South Asia

Twenty-one Hong Kong activists remain in custody after court rejects bail appeals