Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Saturday that the city's COVID-19 outbreak wasn't yet past its peak despite recent daily case numbers showing a slight levelling off.

COVID-19: Hong Kong leader says city is not yet past Covid peak

On Friday, Hong Kong celebrated the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China with a flag-raising ceremony and reception hosted by Chief Executive Carrie Lam, as a small group of activists took to the streets surrounded by police.

Amid anti-government protests, Hong Kong celebrates 72nd Chinese National Day

Despite this, many leading PR companies chose not to take part in the bidding process, with some raising concerns about potential ethical conflicts

Carrie Lam hires UK based PR firm to improve image

Eric Chan, Director of the Chief Executive's office, is to take up the role at the Committee for Safeguarding National Security

Bureaucrat Eric Chan to head Hong Kong's national Security Committee

US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he has directed his administration to begin the process of eliminating policy exemptions that give Hong Kong different and special treatment, in response to a new security law pushed by Beijing.

Donald Trump orders elimination of special treatment for Hong Kong

Trump says, "China violated Hong Kong's autonomy," China blocks US & UK's bid to raise HK at UN

More than 1.85 million Hong Kong residents, including Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam, have signed a petition in support of the legislation to safeguard national security in the region as of Thursday.

Over 1.85 mn Hong Kong residents sign petition supporting legislation to safeguard national security