An episode of 'The Simpsons' in which the cartoon American family visit Tiananmen Square has been removed from Disney's streaming channel in Hong Kong at a time when authorities are clamping down on dissent.

'Simpsons' Tiananmen episode missing from Hong Kong Disney+

A Hong Kong restaurant group is splurging around US $650,000 to let their staff of 250 people fly off to their homes so that they can spend time with their families.

This Hong Kong restaurant group is spending $650,000 to fly off 250 staff to homes

Hong Kong public schools are now required to raise the Chinese flag and sing China's national anthem, according to a new law. The law's purpose is to foster a sense of Chinese identity among students, but the practice has been described by experts as 'dangerous' and 'ineffective'.

'Indoctrination', 'dangerous', 'ineffective': Hong Kong schools anthem law causes concern among experts

Hong Kong authorities captured and euthanised seven wild boars late on Wednesday as they began a campaign to reduce their numbers in urban areas around the financial centre after one bit a policeman last week.

Hong Kong: Authorities begin hunting wild boars amid public safety fears

A popular pro-democracy clothing chain in Hong Kong said on Thursday that it will shut stores by end of 2022 citing reluctance of landlords to renew leases. Complaints leading to investigations from various government departments have also been mentioned.

Hong Kong's pro-democracy clothes shop to shut due to 'evil forces'

A prominent pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong on Wednesday invoked Mahatma Gandhi as he compared Hong Kong's democracy movement to India's freedom struggle from colonial Britain.

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy Tiananmen vigil leader invokes Gandhi at sentencing

Hong Kong police evacuated 32 people from the city's West Kowloon Court and deployed explosive disposal experts, they said on Tuesday (November 16). The city's government later issued a statement saying it "deplores" intimidation of judges.

Hong Kong police evacuate 32 people from court, deploy explosive experts

Jens Dalschiot, Danish sculptor of a statue commemorating pro-democracy protesters during Tiananmen Square crackdown in China (1989) has asked Hong Kong authorities for immunity from national security law so that he can come and take back the sculpture to Denmark.

Tiananmen statue sculptor requests immunity from Hong Kong security law

Cheung Kim-hung, the chief executive officer of Hong Kong Media group Next Digital has been denied bail over the comments made by UK justice secretary Dominic Raab.

Hong Kong: Bail denied to Apple Daily's publisher over Dominic Raab's comments

A 20-year-old Hong Kong independence activist was facing life in prison Wednesday after becoming the youngest person convicted under the city's national security law, but told the court he had "nothing to be ashamed of".

Hong Kong activist becomes youngest convict under security law

Hong Kong authorities have passed a new law censuring films that it perceives to “endorse, support, glorify, encourage and incite activities that might endanger national security.

Hong Kong passes law that can censor even past films, to safeguard 'national security'

Hong Kong promenade has been lit up by a giant pumpkin. The sculpture is part of a wider Halloween exhibition that has been unveiled to add some spooky excitement to 2021's post-lockdown celebrations.

Giant inflated Halloween pumpkin lights up Hong Kong harbour

Amnesty International on Monday said that it will shutter its Hong Kong offices because of the threat posed to staff by a national security law that has led to a sweeping crackdown.

'With a heavy heart': Amnesty to shut Hong Kong offices due to security law

The tourism industry - across the globe was pushed to get creative during the pandemic with the subsequent movement restrictions. We saw a boom in incentivised domestic tourism staycations and creative activities. Hong Kong has taken that a step further - sleepy Hong Kongers can now get on a snooze bus tour to relax and unwind at least that's what the organisers hope to achieve. Here's a report.

Hong Kong takes a step further in tourism

While the world continues its fight against the deadly coronavirus, another outbreak may have taken place in Hong Kong’s wet market. As per local reports, recently an outbreak of a potentially dangerous bacterial infection took place in Hong Kong.

New outbreak of bacteria infection reported in wet markets of Hong Kong

A new and potentially dangerous infection is spreading from Hong Kong's wet markets. Almost 80 cases have been found. At least 7 deaths have been linked to this outbreak. What is this disease? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: A new infection is spreading from Hong Kong's wet markets

Chinese Communist Party's crackdown in Hong Kong is continuing. Seven Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners, including former lawmakers, have been sentenced to up to 12 months in jail for their role in a protest last year.

Chinese Communist Party continues its crackdown in Hong Kong

Alibaba group founder Jack Ma has resurfaces in Hong Kong. According to reports Jack Ma met business associates in recent days. He has been largely out of public view since a clampdown by Chinese authorities on his business empire late last year.

Alibaba group founder Jack Ma resurfaces in Hong Kong

For more than 50 years, Ng Hong-lim has led celebrations in Hong Kong to mark Taiwan's national day -– but this year he fears doing so could get him arrested. "I don't think there will be another chance," Ng sighed.

Fear of arrest in Hong Kong over Taiwan national day

In what can be another blow to reputation of China's debt-laden Evergrande, Hong Kong stock exchange said that it had suspended trading in its shares. The action has come days after some bondholders said the property developed had missed the second payment of interest on bonds.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange halts trading of Evergrande shares

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

A Hong Kong pro-democracy group that used to organise the annual June 4 vigils for victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square incident has decided to disband amid intensifying government crackdown.

Hong Kong pro-democracy organisers of June 4 vigil to disband amid government crackdown

To monitor its population even more closely, North Korea is placing surveillance cameras in schools and workplaces. According to a report, North Korea is collecting fingerprints, photographs and other biometric information from its citizens to keep a record of the population.

Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil organiser disbands

As far as the trappings of a healthy democracy go, Hong Kong’s upcoming legislative election has them all. Hundreds of politicians hand out leaflets in the tropical heat.

Hong Kong Is holding elections. It wants them to look real.

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