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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

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Hong Kong's first 'rabbit café' opens its doors

27/08/2016

Sport

Hong Kong Open: Mohamed El Shorbagy suffers shock exit

World champion Gregory Gaultier and world number one Mohamed El Shorbagy were both dumped out of the Hong Kong Open on Thursday.

26/08/2016

China

Hong Kong rally against ban on pro-independence election candidates

About a thousand protesters rallied through Hong Kong on Sunday (August 21) against a ban on six pro-independence candidates from running in upcoming elections.

21/08/2016

China

Protests return to streets of Hong Kong

Hundreds of people have taken part in a tightly-controlled demonstration in Hong Kong to protest at the government’s decision to bar six independence activists from standing in September’s legislative

21/08/2016

Business Series

HSBC to buy back shares amid profit slump

HSBC.,Europe's biggest bank, just reported a 29 percent drop in pretax profits for the first half of 2016 and will buy back $2.5 billion worth of shares.

03/08/2016

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Hong Kong: Dishes a bit special

A restaurant in Hong Kong has become very popular by offering dishes inspired by Manga culture.

03/08/2016