Tag: Hong Kong
Most powerful storm on earth this year lashes Philippines. Hong Kong, Taiwan and southern China on alert
The strongest storm anywhere in the world this year is passing over the northern Philippines with destructive winds…
Thousands evacuated in Hong Kong after discovery of large WWII-era bomb
HONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes in Hong Kong overnight so experts…
Hong Kong lawmakers vote against expanding same-sex couple rights, in blow to equality
With their home city Hong Kong unable to honor their wish to get married, Dino Wong and his…
Hong Kong legislature to vote on same-sex partnerships bill
Hong Kong lawmakers are expected to vote Wednesday on whether to grant limited rights to same-sex couples, as…
Tropical Storm Tapah makes landfall in southern China, forcing evacuations and school closures
HONG KONG (AP) — Schools closed, flights were disrupted and tens of thousands of people were evacuated in…
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai verdict to come ‘in good time’: judge
A Hong Kong court finished hearing closing arguments in the national security trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy…
Hong Kong wraps up final leg of pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai’s security trial
HONG KONG (Reuters) -The closing submissions in Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai's marathon national security trial concluded…
US issues more Iran-related sanctions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration on Thursday issued more Iran-related sanctions, targeting 13 entities based in Hong Kong,…
HK scientist puts hope in nest boxes to save endangered cockatoos
Above the teeming shopping streets of Hong Kong's Causeway Bay district, a fight to save one of the…
Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai’s trial wrapping up in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong court heard final arguments Monday in the landmark national security trial of former pro-democracy newspaper…
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists granted asylum in Australia and Britain
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and a former lawmaker who are wanted by the…
Former pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker granted asylum in Australia
Former pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui who is wanted by the Chinese city has been granted asylum…