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Hong Kong’s Covid-19 curbs were among the world’s toughest. What were their long-term effects on the city?
Travel bans and curbs on public gatherings were just some of the measures that were introduced to stop spread of virus. → Read More
Boat used by Hong Kong activists in protest voyage to Diaoyu Islands in 2012 ‘sank a month ago’ due to ‘lack of maintenance’
The Kai Fung No 2 was deployed on an expedition by protesters who set foot on the disputed islands for first time in 16 years in 2012. → Read More
From egg tarts to the Star Ferry: 25 objects that tell us this is Hong Kong
Trams and cast-iron postboxes speak to the history of the city, while delicacies such as fishballs and egg waffles are street food essentials. → Read More
Satire in Hong Kong: ‘You have to laugh, or you will cry,’ says political cartoonist Harry Harrison
Hong Kong’s satire today takes the shape of internet memes, cartoons, protest props, chants of clever word plays, and derivative works to express opposition. → Read More
Incoming Hong Kong leader John Lee vows US sanctions will not interfere with safeguarding national security
John Lee says sanctions imposed by ‘some bullying countries’ will not deter him and his government from their ‘must-fulfil’ responsibility. → Read More
Chinese President Xi Jinping calls on Hongkongers to better integrate with nation’s development
President makes his appeal in congratulatory letter sent to pro-Beijing Ta Kung Pao to mark its 120th anniversary. → Read More
Coronavirus: calls mount for Hong Kong private hospitals to cut Covid-19 test charges to help city’s anti-epidemic fight
Businesswoman and local NPC deputy Pauline Ngan accuses private hospitals of ‘taking advantage of the pandemic to rob people’s money’. → Read More
Political scientist Brian Fong leaves Education University of Hong Kong after pro-Beijing attacks
Ta Kung Pao accused Fong of being ‘pro-independence element’ for joining opposition politicians in calling for general strike to further democracy fight in 2016. → Read More
Hong Kong retail chain Chickeeduck famed for anti-government stance during protests to close its local stores citing ‘harassment’
Chickeeduck owner ruffled the feathers of Hong Kong authorities when he publicly backed protesters during the 2019 unrest. → Read More
Army of graft-busters to fan out across Hong Kong on election day and keep close watch on voting
About 800 officers from the Independent Commission Against Corruption will be monitoring polling on December 19. → Read More
There are new political elites in town. Who are they, and will they displace the veteran Beijing loyalists in Hong Kong’s Legco poll?
Emerging business figures mostly from mainland firms set to flex muscle at coming poll, with record number of them signing up in race for seats in legislature. → Read More
Hong Kong schools must hold national flag ceremonies at least once a week under new Education Bureau rules
Official new guidelines require all schools to hold weekly flag-raising ceremonies, as well as on special occasions such as National Day and graduation events. → Read More
Third group of Hong Kong district councillors take oath of office, but questions remain over how many will be unseated
More than 50 municipal-level politicians swear to uphold Basic Law, with at least half from the opposition camp, but oaths must still be validated by home affairs minister Caspar Tsui. → Read More
National security law: Hong Kong’s biggest opposition trade union votes to disband with thumping majority
Membership votes in favour of dissolving, closing the curtains on the confederation’s 31 years in operation. → Read More
Hong Kong elections: just 1 opposition-leaning candidate wins seat on 1,500-strong Election Committee
Tik Chi-yuen, whose winning bid came down to drawing numbers with two other finalists, says worth taking part if he can represent how Hongkongers think ‘deep down’. → Read More
Hong Kong warned to start moving on development with Shenzhen or risk missing out under Beijing latest plans
Xu Ze also urges Hong Kong to work more closely with its mainland counterparts in pushing forward socio-economic innovation and reforms. → Read More
Beijing officials in unprecedented meeting with Hong Kong lawmakers, to brief on 14th five-year plan and China’s economic strategy
Officials hold historic seminar at Legislative Council to brief legislators on 14th five-year plan and China’s ‘dual circulation’ economic strategy → Read More
China’s move to impose anti-sanctions law in Hong Kong will not be immediate as local legislation still needed: sources
Local legislative process will allow government some time and leeway to assess impact, or pros and cons of implementation of law, insider says. → Read More
Macau’s Covid-19 tests would have ‘run smoothly’ if not for Zhuhai’s changed border policy, leader Ho Iat-seng says
Residents complained about the government’s poor planning as long queues formed outside test centres and the health app crashed. → Read More
Coronavirus: Hong Kong students stranded in Britain decry ‘messed up’ travel plans after officials drop flight ban relaxation
Travel plans of students overseas hoping to finally get home to Hong Kong thrown into disarray over decision to mothball the lifting of Covid-19 flight bans. → Read More