Hong Kong
Vatican Expresses Concern Over Cardinal's Arrest
The Vatican has expressed concern after 90-year-old outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen was arrested last week in Hong Kong on charges he had endangered China's national security.
Can China-choice John Lee Reboot Hong Kong Business with Law and Order?
"I think people will follow the trend of where they can make money," John Lee said, "where they can develop and follow their dreams."
Who are the Mozart Group? Former U.S. Marine Training Ukrainians in War
The Mozart Group was established during the war by ex-U.S. commander Colonel Andrew Milburn with a group of Western veterans to train Ukrainians to fight.
As Bodies Pile Up in Storage Facilities, Hong Kong Eases COVID Restrictions
Breaking from the rest of mainland China's stringent "zero COVID" policy, Hong Kong announced it would rollback restrictions to '"relaunch" its economy
Hong Kong Suspends Citywide COVID Testing Plans as Cases Begin to Decline
"The experts are of the opinion that it's not appropriate for us to devote finite resources to the universal mass testing," said Hong Kong's chief executive.
Hong Kong Sets Global COVID Infection Record as Morgues Overflow
The stealth Omicron variant-driven surge has put the city's health care system under extreme pressure.
Hong Kong Running Out of Coffins as Xi Jinping Clings to Zero-COVID Policy
A funeral industry representative said Hong Kong could run out of coffins by the weekend.
Vaccine Skeptics Fear Communist Party As Much as Side Effects in Hong Kong
Having kept COVID-19 at bay for two years, Hong Kong is now experiencing one of the worst outbreaks in the world.
China, After Years Mocking U.S. Over COVID, Has World's Deadliest Hotspot
The U.S. and China have traded words regarding COVID-19 since the pandemic started. Now, the U.S. is seeing cases decline while China experiences a rise.
Dead Kept in Body Bags Next to COVID Patients in Harrowing Hospital Photo
Hong Kong Free Press reported that the photo was taken at the Accident & Emergency ward of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Jordan, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Orders All 7.5 Million Residents Tested for COVID Amid Outbreak
The city has been reporting about 5,000 new infections a day since February 15.
China's COVID Policy Not Working in Hong Kong As City Sees Over 6K Cases
Hong Kong officials reported over 6,000 new cases Thursday and said hospitals and quarantine facilities are reaching full capacity.
Pet Hamsters Are Being Set Free Ahead of Massive Cull to Stop COVID Spread
On January 18, the Hong Kong government ordered pet rodents across the city to be killed over fears that they could pass on COVID-19.
Hong Kong Official Breaks COVID Protocols, Attends Party, Likely Out of Job
"I will take responsibility for my wrong behavior," the official said in a social media post. "I will also learn from this and not make this mistake again."
Billionaire Loses Half of Their Wealth After Stock Price Suddenly Collapses
Shares in a leading e-cigarette flavor maker dropped more than 67 percent after news broke that its chairwoman was being investigated by Chinese authorities.
Anthony Fauci's China Investments Revealed
The Chief Medical Advisor to the President made no direct investments in China, but bought into a U.S.-based mutual fund trading in China stock.
2,000 Pets Including Hamsters to Be Killed to Curb COVID Spread
Owners have been told if they bought small pets from a Hong Kong pet store after January 7 they will need to hand them over to be culled.
Hong Kong's Citizen News Becomes Third to Close Amid Crackdown on Dissent
"Regrettably, what was ahead of us is not just pouring rains or blowing winds, but hurricanes and tsunamis," the outlet said in a statement.
Evergrande Shares Suspended, Awaiting Statement on 'Inside Information'
The troubled Chinese real estate developer suspended trading in its shares on January 3.
U.S., Canada Condemn Arrest, Sedition Charges Against Hong Kong Journalists
Former Stand News editors Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam were charged with conspiracy to publish a seditious publication.
Pro-Democracy News Site Shut Down by Hong Kong Government
Seven people tied to the news outlet were arrested and the government froze the outlet's financial assets.
'Pillar of Shame' Statue Removed from Hong Kong, Could Be Placed in D.C.
For the past few years, China has cracked down on any attempts to commemorate the 1989 massacre of protesters. Now, the university says it posed "legal risks."
Sculptor of Tiananmen Square Massacre Statue Threatens Lawsuit Over Removal
The sculpture, by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt, was erected in Hong Kong in 1997. It was pulled down under a shroud of secrecy on Thursday.
Hong Kong Sees Lowest Voter Turnout Since 1997 for China-Endorsed Elections
The low voter engagement came as the elections were held for the first time under new laws that only allow "patriots" loyal to Beijing to run for seats.
New Wave of Pro-Beijing Politicians Spell Trouble for Hong Kong Democracy
Countries of the G7 expressed concern about China's legal obligations and respect of fundamental rights in Hong Kong in a joint statement after the elections.
Int'l Leaders Voice Worry After China's Communist Party Gets Landslide Win
New changes to Hong Kong's election laws only let pro-Beijing "patriots" run for office and decreased the number of lawmakers elected directly by voters.
Over 300 People Trapped on Roof of Shopping Mall After Fire Breaks Out
The World Trade Centre fire broke out during a lunchtime rush in one of the city's busiest shopping districts, reports said Wednesday.
Over 40 Percent of Foreigners in China Considering Leaving Amid COVID Rules
Under China's COVID regulations, visitors are required to quarantine up to 21 days upon their arrival.
WTA Partner Backs League After Pulling Tournaments From China
The show of support comes two days after WTA Chairman and CEO Steve Simon announced he was suspending all tournaments in China.
Tennis Stars Praise WTA's Steve Simon for Peng Shuai Withdrawal
As women's tennis champions applauded Simon's actions, men's tennis stars demanded their organizations follow suit and take action against China.