Couple of days after the US President made statements that seemingly encouraged secessionists in Taiwan, China has stepped up on the throttle. Reportedly, Beijing is set to toughen punishment for Taiwan's 'pro-independence' forces.

China intends to toughen punishment for secessionist forces in Taiwan

A Hong Kong man who played a harmonica to a crowd outside the British consulate during Elizabeth II's funeral was arrested for sedition. He was playing British national anthem and "Glory To Hong Kong".

Hong Kong charges harmonica player with sedition law at Queen vigil

Hong Kong leader John Lee said on Tuesday the government aims to make an announcement soon on its controversial COVID-19 hotel quarantine policy for all arrivals, as it wants to keep the city connected with the rest of the world and allow an "orderly opening up".

Hong Kong flags COVID-19 quarantine policy change, wants an orderly opening-up

A Hong Kong journalist was charged on Monday (September 20) just days before he was to leave for an Oxford University fellowship. Ronson Chan, the journalist, was charged with obstructing police officers.

Hong Kong journalist charged days before Oxford University fellowship

Hong Kong is on a losing spree. It has just lost the 2023 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships to Bangkok. This year’s Hong Kong Open badminton is also gone and a junior world fencing championship has given the city a miss.

The hammer and sickle effect in Hong Kong

Now most countries around the world have eased Covid restrictions. Amid this, Hong Kong looks to scrap hotel quarantine as well. They're also likely to get rid of pre-flight Covid PCR test for travelers. As per reports, implementing these measures would be Hong Kong's biggest move to end global isolation.

Hong Kong likely to remove pre-flight PCR test mandate, changes could come before late October

The most prestigious dragon boat race in the world will go to Thailand instead of Hong Kong the following year, according to the competition's organisers, who made the announcement on Saturday.

World's top dragon boat competition ditches Hong Kong over Covid restrictions

Queen Elizabeth’s death has sparked nostalgia for the ‘golden era’ in Hong Kong. Thousands are mourning the Queen while sending a message of defiance to China. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint | In Hong Kong, mourning the Queen is about defying China

Hong Kongers have been coming out in large numbers to pay tribute to British Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on September 8. This is being touted to be biggest display of affection for the monarch outside UK and in former British colonies.

Message to Beijing? Hong Kongers come out in large numbers for Queen Elizabeth

After the Hong Kong government lifted quarantine rules for the passengers, Cathay Pacific airlines will now increase the flying capacity in coming months. The airlines' capacity was at 12.4% pre Covid in the month of July and now they will try to reach 25% by the end of the year.

WION Business News: Cathay Pacific to increase flying capacity after quarantine rules lifted

From Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan appearing before the Anti-Terrorism Court to floral Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in Hong Kong, here are some impactful images from around the world on 12 September 2022.

World in Pictures: Imran Khan at Anti-Terrorism Court; Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in Hong Kong

Days after being convicted for publishing 'seditious' books, a Hong Kong court on Saturday sentenced the five speech therapists to nearly two years (19 months) in prison.

Hong Kong speech therapists sentenced to 19 months in prison for publishing 'seditious' books

A Chinese couple has been arrested and indicted in the United States for allegedly plotting to set up an autonomous mini-state in the Marshall Islands in the Pacific, said US prosecutors.

US: Chinese couple plotted to set up Hong Kong-like mini-state on Marshall Islands, arrested

Hong Kong will include children aged five and above in its COVID-19 vaccine pass scheme from the end of September, the government said on Thursday, as authorities try to boost inoculation levels there.

Hong Kong to extend Covid vaccine pass scheme to 5-year-olds

From a crane collapsing and killing two people in Hong Kong to UK PM Liz Truss unveiling her new cabinet, here are some impactful images from around the world on 07 September 2022.

World in Pictures: Crane collapse in Hong Kong; UK PM Liz Truss unveils new cabinet

Five speech therapists were found guilty of sedition by a Hong Kong court after they produced a number of picture books for kids featuring cartoon animals. This case, according to opponents, demonstrates the city's increasing limits on liberties.

Hong Kong speech therapists convicted for publishing 'seditious' books that make kids hate Beijing

The Hong Kong police officers are all set to receive gadgets resembling the ones used by Iron Man in Hollywood movies. As part of the new science initiative taken by the country’s authorities, augmented reality glasses can become a staple for the officers to help them in fighting crime.

Hong Kong police to get ‘Iron Man’ hi-tech glasses as part of tech upgrade initiative

As per a report by the Standard, Hong Kong has recorded its first suspected case of monkeypox. Citing sources, the publication reported that a young man who arrived in the city on Monday (September 5) exhibited symptoms of the viral disease.

Hong Kong records first suspected case of the monkeypox virus: Report

Hong Kong, once a paradise for foreigners seeking to work and live in the heart of Asia, is losing its significance at a rapid rate. The city’s population decreased by 110,000 in total during the first half of 2022, roughly twice as many as the previous year.

Foreigners are leaving Hong Kong, believe it's turning into mainland China

Hong Kong batsman Kinchit Shah usually handles the family diamond business and he sparkled in a losing cause against India, studding an innings of 30 with two fours and a six in the T20 Asia Cup.

Businessmen to delivery boys: Hong Kong cricketers shine on big stage

In Hong Kong, a senior judge has ruled that two phones owned by jailed pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai can be searched on national security grounds. He added that the contents of the phone are not protected by journalistic privilege.

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai  to go on trial under National Security law

On Thursday, a large video panel crashed onto the stage during a performance by the Hong Kong boyband Mirror, hurting at least two dancers, one of whom was gravely hurt.

Watch| Giant video screen collapses during Hong Kong boyband Mirror concert, dancers hurt

While US House speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan during her Asia-Pacific visit remains uncertain, Chinese President Xi Jinping has upped the ante. Addressing the United Work Front Department on Saturday, Xi urged the Communist Party and its members to encourage and cultivate 'patriotic forces' as well as supporters in Taiwan, Hong Kong and other overseas states where China wants to assert its dominance.

Xi urges his United Front army to step up operations in Taiwan, Hong Kong, other countries

Private hospitals in Hong Kong are currently under the microscope for refusing to admit non-Covid patients, transferred from the public hospitals. According to a SCMP report, if the trend continues, the authorities in the country might punish such private hospitals with drastic measures.

Private hospitals in Hong Kong could be punished for refusing non-Covid patients

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