As it created "unnecessary hardship" and irritation to inhabitants of the global financial capital, Hong Kong has suspended a regulation that prohibited specific planes from bringing in travelers afflicted with the COVID-19 virus.

Hong Kong suspends flight bans on raging Covid curbs

In Hong Kong, a five-day trial began over illustrated children's books that apparently had "seditious" content. Notably, the unionists have pleaded not guilty to publishing such content.

Curious case of 'seditious' sheep: Trial opens in Hong Kong over controversial content of kids' books

A Hong Kong lawmaker, who posed for a group photo with Xi Jinping during the Chinese President’s visit to the city this week, has tested positive for COVID. Molly Gambhir tells you all about Xi Jinping's close brush with COVID-19.

WION Fineprint | Hong Kong lawmaker tests positive after photo with Xi Jinping

A recent development making the headlines is that the revered Mr. John Lee has been sworn in as the new Chief Executive of Hong Kong. Revered, I say, for fear of offending, for I doubt ‘scandalous’ would sit well with my pro-Beijing readers.

The bleak future of Hong Kong

On July 1, Hong Kong celebrated the 25th anniversary of the region’s 1997 handover from the British to the Chinese.President Xi Jinping visited Hong Kong and appointed the region’s former security official, John Lee, as HK’s new chief executive.

China’s attempts to erase the joint declaration from Hong Kong’s history are ludicrous

Chinese authorities said on Monday (July 4) that they found 12 bodies after a devasting shipwreck in the South China Sea. The bodies were recovered from waters southwest of Hong Kong after an engineering vessel broke into two pieces as tropical storm Chaba passed through over the weekend.

Officials say 12 bodies found after South China Sea typhoon shipwreck

A Hong Kong lawmaker has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19), news agency AFP reported on Sunday (July 3). The Covid result came to light after he posed for a group photo with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the leader's visit to Hong Kong for the 25th anniversary of the city’s handover.

Coronavirus: Hong Kong lawmaker tests positive after photo with Xi Jinping

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Empty streets, tight security as Jinping visits Hong Kong for handover anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said that Hong Kong can’t afford to be destabilised while defending the “one country, two systems” form of governance in a rare visit to the Chinese territory amid a deepening authoritarian crackdown by Beijing.

‘Can’t afford to be destabilised’: China’s Xi defends ‘one country, two systems’ governance in Hong Kong

25 years after Hong Kong's handover to China from Britain, the United States has slammed the "erosion of autonomy" of the city. Calling for the restorement of the personal freedom of Hong Kong citizens, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed Washington's solidarity with them.

Hong Kong handover anniversary: US blasts 'erosion of autonomy' in financial hub

After crushing the pro-democracy voices, the Communist Party is now firmly in control of Hong Kong. Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the city today. He said Hong Kong has "risen from the ashes". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Communist Party completes Hong Kong takeover

Hong Kong is marking 25 years since China took charge of the region from Britain. But how did Hong Kong come under British control?

Hong Kong marks 25 years under China. But how did it come under British control?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has officiated the swearing-in ceremony of Hong Kong's new leader John Lee as the city marked the 25th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule.

Hong Kong's 25th Handover Anniversary: Chinese President swears in HK's new leader John Lee

It's the first day of July and in Hong Kong, the date marks the anniversary of the city's handover from the British regime to China. This year, Chinese president Xi Jinping himself visited the city for leading Hong Kong 25th handover anniversary celebrations.

Chinese President Jinping in Hong Kong leads handover anniversary celebrations

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Hong Kong to attend events marking 25 years since the handover of the territory from the UK to China. It is Xi Jinping's first trip outside of mainland China since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Hong Kong gears up for 25th anniversary, welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong on June 30 ahead of the 25th anniversary of the British handover. The visit marks Xi’s first travel off mainland China since the pandemic began more than two years ago.

China’s President Xi Jinping arrives in Hong Kong for 25th handover anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to begin a two-day visit to Hong Kong to mark the 25th anniversary of the city's handover to mainland China.

Hong Kong prepares to welcome Xi Jinping for 25th handover anniversary

The transformation of Hong Kong in five charts - see pics

State media Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Hong Kong in his first known visit outside mainland China since 2020.

Xi Jinping to visit Hong Kong in his first known trip outside mainland China since 2020

Purging signs of the colonial past, Hong Kong's police will drop British-era foot drills on the handover anniversary. After 156 years of British colonial rule, Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997 with the promise of 50 years of autonomy.

Hong Kong police to drop British-era foot drills on handover anniversary

What's changed and what has remained since Hong Kong was returned to China

Mystery over whether the financially struggling tourist attraction, Hong Kong's Jumbo Floating Restaurant, had actually sunk while being towed away from the city last week deepened on Friday after its owner stirred confusion, as reported y AFP.

Sinking of Hong Kong's jumbo floating restaurant engulfed in mystery

A new report has revealed the status of human rights in Hong Kong. As China's communist government deepens its control of the semi-autonomous region, the recently released human rights ranking reports show that Hong Kong on some indicators is now at par with Saudi Arabia.

New report shows the dramatic fall of human rights in Hong Kong

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