June 4 marks the 33rd anniversary of the government crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Hong Kong police have warned that people risk breaking the law if they gather on Saturday to commemorate China’s Tiananmen crackdown.

Hong Kong Police warn against Tiananmen massacre's 33rd anniversary gathering

For the first time in 33 years, church services to commemorate the Tiananmen crackdown will not be held in Hong Kong, erasing one of the last reminders of China's bloody suppression of the 1989 protests.

Tiananmen masses axed as crackdown memorials erased in Hong Kong

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with Hong Kong's next leader in Beijing, telling John Lee he has the full trust of the central government, state media said Monday.

Xi hails 'new atmosphere' in Hong Kong, welcomes next leader

Hong Kong's next leader John Lee travelled to Beijing on Saturday to receive the central government's blessing as he prepares to take office in a month. Lee, 64, a former security chief who oversaw the crackdown on Hong Kong's democracy movement, was chosen as the next chief executive by a small committee of Beijing loyalists in early May.

Hong Kong's next leader visits Beijing for official nod

It is always risky to leave kids unattended in a toy store and it turned out to be quite a costly mistake for a Hong Kong dad. The man, who was identified as just Cheng, ended up paying HK$33,600 ($4,255) at a toy shore in Mong Kok after it seemed like his son broke a golden-coloured, 1.

Man pays $4,255 for Tellytubby toy after son accused of breaking it in Hong Kong store

Can you imagine a thief going to all the trouble and stealing something worth hundreds of millions of dollars, just to sell it for a mere $25? It is definitely tough to fathom, but this is exactly what happened in Hong Kong.

Oblivious to the heist's value, thieves in Hong Kong sell a $292 million scroll for $25

Hong Kong has accused Cardinal Joseph Zen and three others who ran a fund to provide legal assistance to help those detained over the 2019 protests of “collusion with foreign powers” under the Beijing-imposed National Security Law.

Hong Kong arrests Cardinal Zen, singer over activist fund

64-year-old John Lee has been elected as Hong Kong's new chief executive. From the method of his election to the reputation that he has, everything about him is controversial. Watch this report to know more.

Meet Hong Kong's new leader John Lee: Why his election is a slap at the pro-democracy movement?

Timeline of Hong Kong politics ahead of chief executive election on May 8

A four-inch tall soapstone seal unearthed from the possession of a deceased ambassador who spent his retirement seeking Imperial China antiques in Britain's auction houses and private collections was sold for nearly £15 million.

Seal of Chinese emperor fetches £15 million at auction in Hong Kong

Hong Kong saw a massive fall in the recently released international press freedom rankings as it fell 68 places to the 148th spot after the introduction of strict security laws targeting news outlets.

Why Hong Kong plummeted 68 places in the recent press freedom rankings

On Monday morning, Hong Kong saw its coldest May day in almost a century, prompting a seasoned meteorologist to hail it as a "positive sign" amid climate change concerns.

Hong Kong experiences its coldest day in May in almost a century

Hong Kong reopened gyms, beauty parlours, theme parks and cinemas for the first time in more than four months on Thursday, as authorities relax some of the world's most stringent covid restrictions that have weighed on residents and businesses.

Hong Kong reopens venues, extends dining hours as covid cases fall

Hong Kong's COVID policy is creating mountains of plastic waste amid the ongoing pandemic. Hong Kong landfills are now running out of space.

Plastic waste surges amid COVID crisis: Hong Kong landfills run out of space

Plastic everywhere: Hong Kong's zero-Covid facilities have become an environmental nightmare

Hong Kong will ease some social distancing measures later this month, allowing people to dine in at restaurants in the evening and lifting restrictions on private gatherings, as the number of COVID-19 infections declined in recent weeks.

Hong Kong to ease COVID-19 restrictions as infections fall

Hong Kong's former No. 2 official John Lee, who has announced he will run in a leadership election in May, said on Saturday he plans a new chapter for the global financial hub that has been wracked by unprecedented upheaval with protests and COVID-19.

Hong Kong leadership contender John Lee says he plans a new chapter for the global financial hub

Hong Kong Chief Secretary John Lee, a security official during the global financial hub's prolonged and often violent 2019 pro-democracy protests, said on Wednesday he had resigned in a bid to run in an election in May to become the city's new leader.

Hong Kong deputy chief says he plans to run for city's top job

Hong Kong's most prominent democracy activists have disappeared from view as their prosecution under a security law drags into its second year, with lawyers and family members warning the defendants are losing faith in the courts.

Hong Kong activists fade from view as national security case drags

Hong Kong is facing a coronavirus (COVID-19) surge with reports of bodies being "piled up together" for funerals and authorities are running short of traditional wooden coffins.

Chinese firm surges 229% in Hong Kong after claims its Covid drug reduces deaths and hospitalisation: Report

Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam announced Monday that she will step down in June, ending a divisive term that saw democracy protests squashed and strict pandemic curbs plunge the business hub into international isolation.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam not seek a second term

Carrie Lam: Leader who helped usher in the era of Beijing's dominance in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam will be stepping down from her position bringing an end to the controversial term which saw massive democracy protest.

Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam to step down as city's chief executive, won't seek re-election

More than 30 firms, including at least two major Chinese property developers, saw trading in their shares halted in Hong Kong on Friday after they failed to report annual results.

Trade halted in 33 Hong Kong-listed firms on earnings no-show

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