China New Hong Kong leader elected The EU says the election of John Lee to replace Carrie Lam as leader of Hong Kong "violates democratic principles" 08/05/2022
Travel News Hong Kong is finally reopening to tourists - but there’s a catch Testing, quarantine and the threat of flight chaos are likely to stop tourists rushing to back to Hong Kong for now. 28/04/2022
Nature EU plays a ‘key role’ in Asian shark fin trade, study reveals Global shark populations are declining rapidly with overfishing driving them towards extinction. 03/03/2022
no comment Overwhelmed Hong Kong hospitals set up outdoor wards Two Hong Kong hospitals begin placing patients in beds outside their entrances, as medical facilities struggle to cope with the city's worst coronavirus wave to date. 15/02/2022
See Meet the calligrapher preserving Hong Kong's Chinese New Year crafts In the run up to the Lunar New Year, Hong Kong's calligraphy artists set up on the streets. With brush and ink, they create traditional decorations that are a seasonal feature at homes and offices. 31/01/2022
China Hong Kong to kill 2,000 small animals after hamsters get COVID-19 Hong Kong authorities said that they will kill about 2,000 small animals, including hamsters, after several tested positive for COVID-19 at a pet store where an employee was also infected. 18/01/2022
China Hong Kong news site shuts as pro-Beijing lawmakers sworn in One of the city’s last remaining pro-democracy news outlets announced its closure. 03/01/2022
China Hong Kong pro-democracy website Stand News closes after police raid Stand News was one of the last remaining openly critical voices in Hong Kong following the shutdown of the Apple Daily newspaper. 29/12/2021
China Hong Kong university removes Tiananmen massacre statue Over 100 pro-democracy activists have been arrested since Beijing implemented the national security law in Hong Kong. 23/12/2021
China Voter turnout plunges in Hong Kong under new election laws Turnout was just over 30%. It was over 50% in 2012 and 2016. 20/12/2021
Health Omicron resistant to two major vaccines, new study says Two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines may not be sufficient protection against the new variant, Hong Kong researchers said, calling on individuals to seek a third booster jab. 15/12/2021
China Hong Kong tycoon, two others convicted over Tiananmen vigil The trio had previously pleaded not guilty to the charges, and will be sentenced at a later date. 09/12/2021
Destinations In photos: Hong Kong’s newest must-see neighbourhood The West Kowloon Cultural District is one of the largest cultural projects in the world. 24/11/2021
People This man is trying to visit every country in the world without flying Meet the traveller 9 countries away from visiting every country in the world without flying 19/11/2021
Spotlight Hong Kong's growing cultural district helps local art scene thrive Hong Kong's art scene is growing by leaps and bounds and the new West Kowloon Cultural District is part of this new cultural ecosystem. 15/11/2021
world news 'Captain America' Hong Kong protestor jailed on secession charges Ma Chun-man is the second person to be convicted under the controversial law that was introduced in Hong Kong last year. 11/11/2021
Spotlight Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem goes sky-high Small and medium-size businesses from Europe are a key part of Hong Kong’s economic ecosystem. In this episode of Spotlight Hong Kong, we hear their stories. 01/11/2021
world news Second Hong Kong activist convicted under National Security Law Ma Chun-man is the second person to be tried under the controversial law and the first to be convicted for non-violent offenses. 25/10/2021
Health Transparent COVID face masks to ease communication barrier in HongKong It's not the first face mask to include a transparent area to help those with hearing impairments communicate. But this 3D-printed one is fully transparent and reuseable. 21/10/2021
no comment Scaffolding collapses in Hong Kong amid storms Storms hit Hong Kong hard on Friday, causing damage and flooding across the territory. A giant wall of traditional bamboo scaffolding and netting was blown off the side of an apartment block in the storms. 08/10/2021
China Hong Kong protest leaders charged with subversion over Tiananmen vigil Police also closed down a museum dedicated to the Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing on June 4, 1989. 10/09/2021
no comment Nicole Kidman spotted filming a new movie at Hong Kong's night market. Hollywood star Nicole Kidman was spotted in Hong Kong filming a new TV series after a recent backlash over having quarantine exemption to work in the city. Kidman, who reportedly flew to Hong Kong from Sydney, was spotted in the city's famous Fa Yuen street, known for its night market. 24/08/2021
China Hong Kong: Trial opens in for prominent opposition activists The seven pro-democracy activists were in court on Thursday charged with organising and inciting others to take part in an unauthorised assembly held in 2019. 19/08/2021
USA People fleeing Hong Kong crackdown get temporary US haven President Biden signed a memorandum allowing people from Hong Kong currently residing in the United States to live and work in the country for 18 months. 06/08/2021
China Hong Kong protester handed nine-year sentence in security law case Tong Ying-kit, 24, was convicted of inciting secession and terrorism for his part during a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong in July 2020. 30/07/2021
no comment Exhibition for dogs displays artwork at their eye-level At this exhibition in Hong Kong, dogs are able to get up close and personal with art 27/07/2021
