Hong Kong police, on Sunday (March 26), permitted a small protest where dozens of people took part since major COVID-19-related restrictions were lifted. The demonstration which took place under tight restrictions is also one of the first ones since the enactment of a sweeping National Security Law (NSL) in 2020.

Dozens of protesters hit the streets in Hong Kong after two years, under strict restrictions

A digital artwork published on a billboard in Hong Kong has been taken down after it was revealed it had secret references to dissidents that are being tried by the city's court under the harsh National Security Law (NSL).

Digital artwork secretly honouring Hong Kong's pro-democracy activists removed

The screening of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has reportedly been cancelled for technical reasons in Hong Kong, according to local streaming websites. The film was due to be released in the special administrative region of China this week.

Screening of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey cancelled in Hong Kong

China will resume issuing visas to tourists and other foreigners from March 15 marking a step in the country’s move to leave its strict Covid restrictions behind, China’s embassy in the US said in a statement. With this, visa-free entry will resume into Guangdong province for foreigners in groups from Hong Kong and Macau and for those on cruise ships stopping in Shanghai, the statement added.

China to resume issuing all visa types for first time since 2020

A magistrate court in Hong Kong on Saturday found three members of the Tiananmen vigil group guilty of not complying with a national security police request for information.

Three convicted of organising Tiananmen Square anniversary vigils by Hong Kong court

Fire rages at an under-construction skyscraper in the Tsim Sha Tsui area. No casualties were reported after the fire erupted at about 11 pm on March 2.

Fire rages at Hong Kong construction site I WION Shorts

In pics | Massive fire engulfs skyscraper in Hong Kong, scores evacuated

A fire engulfed a high-rise building under construction in Hong Kong. The fire was brought under control after firefighters battled the blaze for nearly 10 hours with the fire escalating to the fourth level of severity on a five-point scale.

Hong Kong: Firefighters battle blaze at high-rise site

After long 959 days or three years, the city of Hong Kong has finally bid adieu to the controversial COVID-19 mask mandate that was brought in to prevent the spread of the virus.

This city is lifting world's longest COVID-19 mask mandate after 959 days

Hong Kong is set to drop its mask mandate from 1st of March after being in effect for nearly three years. Hong Kong is one of the last places in the world to drop its mask requirements.

Chief Executive: Mask mandate to be lifted starting from March 1 | Hong Kong

The police in Hong Kong have pressed murder charges against the former in-laws of a Chinese model and influencer whose dismembered body parts and skull were found in a refrigerator and pot respectively at a village house near the Chinese border.

Model Abby Choi's in-laws charged after body parts, skull discovered by police

In the murder case of a 28 year old Hong Kong model Abby Choi, a severed body has been found in a house, some parts were even found in a fridge. Four arrests have been made so far linked to the case.

Hong Kong: Model Abby Choi's severed body found in fridge, head still missing

A model-cum-influencer from Hong Kong was killed and her body parts were dismembered by her ex-husband over an alleged financial dispute. Abby Choi, 28, who last week appeared on the digital cover of the fashion magazine L’Officiel Monaco, was reported missing on Wednesday.

Hong Kong model killed, body dismembered & stored in fridge by ex-husband over money dispute

Budget has been released today in Hong Kong - the economy is expected to grow between 3.5% to 5.5% this year after shrinking 3.5% last year. It is leaving behind Covid-19 restrictions and it has isolated the city from the rest of the world.

Hong Kong budget: Govt to raise taxes to boost revenue | World Business Watch | WION

On February 22, 2023, Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan unveiled the city's budget plan for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The budget emphasises innovation and technology and seeks to revitalise Hong Kong's economy and address ongoing social and economic challenges, specifically focusing on creating a "Happy Hong Kong.

Hong Kong's ambitious budget plan to focus on 'Happy Hong Kong'

Hong Kong authorities said late Tuesday (February 21) that they cancelled the visa of a controversial Chinese biophysicist after the initial granting of the visa raised hackles in the scientific community.

Hong Kong cancels visa of controversial Chinese biophysicist who has a criminal record

According to the reports, Hong Kong has revoked the visa of a controversial biophysicist Jiankui, this day, after he revealed on the Chinese messaging app WeChat, that he had been granted visa under the special scheme, launched by Hong Kong.

Hong Kong: Controversial scientist Jiankui granted visa under special scheme

Hong Kong regulators have ordered local free-to-air TV and radio broadcasters to carry 30 minutes of national education and identity and National Security Law programming each week.

Hong Kong free-to-air broadcasters to now carry patriotic shows only

Visitors coming to India from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand will no longer be required to furnish a pre-departure covid test report and upload a self-health declaration on the 'Air Suvidha' portal from February 13. Watch this to know more.

Indian govt eases norms for travellers from China & 5 other countries

A trial has begun under Hong Kong's draconian national security law with 47 prominent pro-democracy figures taking the stand, a little more than two years after being rounded up in the custody by the authorities.

Trial begins for 47 pro-democracy voices in Hong Kong, protests take place outside court

The trial for the largest national security case in Hong Kong has begun, with some 47 people accused of "subversion" for holding an unofficial primary election. WION tells you more in this report.

WION Fineprint: Hong Kong national security trial begins

The border between Hong Kong and China fully reopened for the first time in three years, on Monday (February 6), as the city’s main focus remains on a campaign to rebuild its economy and tourism after years of Covid-isolation.

Hong Kong-China border reopens for the first time in three years as city looks to rebuild economy

In a bid to revive its tourism industry and attract tourists, Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 free airline tickets under a special campaign. Called "Hello Hong Kong", the initiative was unveiled on Thursday.

Hong Kong is giving away free air tickets. Here's how to lay your hands on them

China is all set to fully resume cross-border travel between Mainland Hong Kong and Macau starting 6th of February. Pre-travel mandatory Covid tests will no longer be required.

China to fully reopen borders with Hong Kong, Macau from February 6

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