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Tiananmen Square crackdown remembered

Hundreds of protesters in Hong Kong took to the streets on Sunday (May 28) to demand better human rights in China ahead of the 28th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown in…

29/05/2017

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Brave contestants seek sweet taste of success

A dozen people climbed a bun-covered tower in a contest to celebrate a Hong Kong festival.

04/05/2017

China

Pink Star diamond sets new world record

The world’s most expensive pink diamond has sold at Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong for a world record price of around 66.

04/04/2017

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Hong Kong pillow fight

Dozens of people dressed in costumes or pyjamas and armed with pillows gathered in Hong Kong on Saturday (April 1) to battle for the 7th International Pillow Fight…

01/04/2017

China

Hong Kong: 'Umbrella Revolution' leaders charged over 2014 protests

Police in Hong Kong have released on bail nine leaders of the 2014 ‘Umbrella Revolution’ after charging them with public nuisance offences.

27/03/2017

China

Hong Kong gets a new leader

Critics say Carrie Lam's appointment was a selection and not an election.

26/03/2017

China

Former Hong Kong leader sentenced to 20 months imprisonment for misconduct

Donald Tsang, the most senior official in the territory even to stand trial for corruption, was found guilty of having failed to declare a conflict of interest.

22/02/2017

China

Hong Kong spooked by billionaire's disappearance

The mysterious disappearance of a Chinese-born businessman in Hong Kong has sent shivers through the global financial centre.

10/02/2017

Japan

What a catch! More than 600,000 euros for a 212 kilo tuna

For the sixth year in a row restaurant boss has paid the top price at the famous Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo

05/01/2017

China

Thousands march in Hong Kong demanding voting rights

Thousands of people have protested in Hong Kong demanding direct elections for the post of Chief Executive.

01/01/2017

World News

New Year's fireworks see in 2017, from Auckland to Pyongyang

Millions of people have already been celebrating the arrival of 2017.

31/12/2016

World News

UK banker Rurik Jutting given life in Hong Kong for double murder

A British banker who killed and tortured two Indonesian women in Hong Kong has been given life imprisonment.

08/11/2016

China

Hong Kong legislature once again in turmoil as separatist law makers ignore barring order

A meeting of Hong Kong’s legislative council once again descended into chaos on Wednesday after separatist lawmakers ignored an order barring them from the…

26/10/2016

China

British banker on trail for brutal Hong Kong murder

Rurik Jutting is on trial in Hong Kong for the murder of two Indonesian women. The 31-year old plead not guilty.

24/10/2016

China

Typhoon Haima shuts down Hong Kong

Typhoon Haima, measuring eight out of ten on the authorities' severe storm scale, shut down Hong Kong on Friday morning.

21/10/2016

World News

World's oldest giant panda in captivity dies aged 38

The world’s oldest giant panda in captivity has died in Hong Kong aged 38.

17/10/2016

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Fireworks in Hong Kong for China National Day

A massive fireworks display took place on Saturday evening over Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour to celebrate China’s National Day.

02/10/2016

China

Young anti-China activists take seats in Hong Kong elections

Several pro-independence and pro-democracy activists have won seats in elections for Hong Kong’s Legislative Council.

05/09/2016

China

Hong Kong holds first major vote since pro-democracy protests

Voting is underway in Hong Kong, the first major election there since pro-democracy protests in 2014.

04/09/2016

China

Hong Kong votes in Legislative Council election

Voters in Hong Kong were heading to the polls today (September 4) to choose candidates for its Legislative Council.

04/09/2016