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Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 free flight tickets

The scheme launched for Europeans this month. Here's who can still apply.

Earth News

Hong Kong's bamboo scaffolders preserve an ancient green technique

Intricate bamboo webs are still part of the cityscape in Hong Kong - where brave students are keeping the sustainable skill alive.

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WATCH: Hong Kong's bamboo scaffolders preserve ancient technique

Some of the world's last bamboo scaffolders are keeping the ancient tradition alive in Hong Kong.

Culture news

Hong Kong set to make history by hosting first-ever Gay Games in Asia

The event is designed to promote diversity and inclusion and Chinese organisers say they are committed to providing an accepting environment for participants.

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Culture news

'Art Paris' marks 25th anniversary as French market fears tax hike

'Art Paris' runs from 30 March through to 2 April in the French capital. It comes as French artists express concern over an EU tax hike on art sales.

Culture news

Screening of Winnie-the-Pooh slasher film cancelled in Hong Kong

The (agressively mediocre) slasher film 'Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey' has been cancelled in Hong Kong for “technical” reasons. In reality, it's yet another display of censorship obsessed with the startling likeness between Xi Jinping and Pooh

China

China welcomes overseas visitors for the first time in three years

International passengers piled into China on Sunday despite a surge in Covid-19 cases in the country.

Travel News

Taiwan lifts COVID-19 border rules after more than two years

Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong have announced plans to ease strict COVID entry requirements. But what about nearby China?

Spotlight

Hong Kong's Science Park: the power of collaboration

In partnership with Hong Kong

The fight against Alzheimer's disease is just one of many innovative projects of the Hong Kong’s Science and Technology Parks research clusters known as InnoHK. Combining innovation and entrepreneurial spirit with the collaboration of the world's scientific community.

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Mourners pay tribute to the Queen at the Hong Kong consulate.

In Hong Kong, hundreds of people queued for almost five hours outside the British Consulate General to sign a book of condolences for Queen Elizabeth II.

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Hong Kong Expands Art and Culture Venues

In partnership with Hong Kong

Hong Kong is increasing the number of its arts venues in an effort to enrich the quality of life. The new M+ museum of visual culture, is the centrepiece of the new West Kowloon Cultural District, and The Honk Kong Palace and Oi! project are all examples of Hong Kong new's cultural vision.

Work

This European country is the most expensive to live and work abroad in

Looking for a cheaper city to live and work in as an expat? Head east - but forget about Hong Kong and this European country in particular.

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The Hong Kong Art Fair features "affordable" artworks under $13,000.

Thousands of local and international contemporary artworks are presented at the 9th edition of Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong.

China

China's Xi defends Hong Kong rule on 25th anniversary of handover

China's leader defended his vision for the territory at events marking the 1997 handover from Britain, which accuses Beijing of trampling on human rights.

China

China blocks commemorations of Tiananmen in Hong Kong

Chinese authorities ramped up security Saturday to stop Hong Kongers marking the 33rd anniversary of Tiananmen Square, where pro-democracy protestors were violently suppressed.

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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"

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.

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.

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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.

Art

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.