A 15.81 carat Sakura diamond, the largest of its kind to ever appear for sale, will go under the hammer at Christie's upcoming Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels Live Auction on May 23, the auction house announced on Tuesday.

Largest purple-pink diamond ever to go on sale at Christie's Hong Kong auction 

Hong Kong's government said an initial investigation by Germany's BioNTech and Fosun Industrial into its coronavirus vaccine did not show any "obvious systemic factors" during packaging after use of the vaccine was suspended in the city and neighbouring Macau this week.

Initial investigation of Pfizer vaccines shows no 'obvious systemic factors', Hong Kong says

There are a few perils attached with being a pro-China lawmaker in a room full of honest speakers. First, you get hurt at the slightest mention of the most popular name given to the deadly virus of the year.

'Wuhan virus' and the travails of being a pro-China Hong Kong lawmaker

Eight Hong Kong democracy activists detained in China last year for illegally crossing the border were due back in the city on Monday after completing jail terms, in a case that drew international attention and concern over their treatment.

Eight Hong Kong democracy activists set to return from China after jail terms 

The best documentary shorts at the Oscars often go unnoticed among the prominent feature film categories but the same category seems to have irked the authorities in China.

Is China planning to ban the broadcast of Oscars this year? 

The U.S. sanctioned an additional 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over Beijing’s ongoing crackdown on the city. The move comes ahead of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's meeting with top Chinese diplomats in Alaska later this week.

US sanctions 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials

Families in Asia's financial hub of Hong Kong are suffering isolation and trauma after strict coronavirus rules have led to babies being separated from parents and those with newborns herded into tiny quarantine quarters for up to 14 days.

Hong Kong's Covid rules see babies isolated, families cramped in tiny spaces 

Beijing remains in the line of fire over its action in Hong Kong. The United Kingdom has now accused China of breaching the 1984 declaration.

China breaching legal deal over Hong Kong governance

The European Union has hit out at China for the political conditions in Hong Kong, describing it as an "alarming political deterioration" and a "severe erosion of autonomy, democracy and fundamental freedoms".

EU slams China over Hong Kong's 'alarming political deterioration'

In a striking statement, Britain has announced that China is no longer compliant with Hong Kong's joint declaration. "The UK now considers Beijing to be in a state of ongoing non-compliance with the Sino-British Joint Declaration," the foreign ministry said in a statement.

China no longer 'compliant' with Hong Kong joint declaration, UK's Raab says

People's Republic of China has approved the changes to the new electoral system of Hong Kong while the United States condemns Beijing's move to which it says China is continuing its assault on democracy.

China approves Hong Kong's revamped electoral process while US condemns

The Hong Kong activists will remain in custody after a court on Friday rejected their requests for bail in a case where they are charged with conspiracy to subvert the government.

Hong Kong activists remain in custody after court rejects bail pleas

Beijing's plans for electoral reform in Hong Kong -- apart from the imposition of a security law -- are aimed at ending the prevalent chaos in the territory, a top Chinese official said Friday.

Legal moves on Hong Kong aimed at ending chaos, China says

A Hong Kong court will hear on Friday an appeal by as many as 21. activists against a decision last week to deny them bail in a widely monitored case of 47 opposition figures charged with conspiracy to subvert the government.

Hong Kong court to hear appeal for bail release by 21 activists

Hong Kong's High Court has released on bail one activist charged with conspiracy to commit subversion and remanded another in a widely monitored case involving 47 others.

Court releases one Hong Kong activist on bail in case involving 47

In a so-called push for patriotism, China has now passed the controversial resolution on Hong Kong's election law that will further cripple Hong Kong's autonomy.

Chinese parliament votes to pass legislation on Hong Kong

China's parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly voted to approve changes to Hong Kong's electoral system including plans to grant Beijing veto powers over candidates.

China overhauls Hong Kong's electoral system, grants itself veto powers over candidates

Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has praised China's plan to ensure only 'patriots' remain in politics. Earlier, China had said that only those deemed 'patriotic' will be allowed to contest polls.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam echoes Beijing's patriot only move

China continues to clampdown on Hong Kong even after international pressure. Foreign Minister Wang Yi has asserted that the rioting which occurred in Hong Kong is proof that its electoral system needs to undergo reform.

Chinese Foreign Wang Yi Minister defends Hong Kong reform

The Chinese government's top diplomat State Councillor Wang Yi on Sunday said the electoral system in Hong Kong must be improved for long-term stability, saying reform would bring about a 'brighter future' for the city.

Hong Kong needs electoral reform for 'brighter future', says China  

Beijing's proposal for Hong Kong electoral reforms could prevent 'dictatorship of the majority', a pro-Beijing Hong Kong lawmaker said, calling people, who want one man one vote 'politically immature'.

Hong Kong poll reforms prevent 'dictatorship of majority': Pro-Beijing leader

China has laid out a draft of reforms that are being discussed in the biggest political meeting of the year. The three terms that form the basic structure of the politics of Hong Kong have not been mentioned in the new draft.

China removes Hong Kong's fundamental structure from new draft

As China opened its annual parliament on Friday in Beijing's Great Hall of the People, the country's finance ministry announced that its military budget is set to increase by 6.

China's military budget to rise 6.8% this year, GDP target at above 6%

After a four-day hearing, a Hong Kong court ruled that 47 pro-democracy advocates accused of subversion under a national security law must remain in custody.

Hong Kong court rules after 47 Pro-Democracy activists detained

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