Chinese Airline Launches Investigation After 'Family Guy' Episode with Tiananmen Square Joke Shown to Passengers
Hong Kong's flagship airline has removed an episode of Family Guy from its in-flight entertainment system for a joke referencing a pro-democracy protestor.
US Lawmakers Warn Hong Kong Becoming Financial Crime Hub
Since Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law on the semi-autonomous Chinese city in 2020, "Hong Kong has shifted from a trusted global financial center to a critical player in the deepening authoritarian axis of the People's Republic of China (PRC), Iran, Russia, and North Korea," the US Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party said in a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
WATCH: Chinese Officials Remove British Media from G20 Meeting as UK's Starmer Confronts Xi on Human Rights
The British premier brought up his concerns over sanctioned lawmakers, human rights, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the case of former media mogul Jimmy Lai
Lawmaker Wants Government to Display More Photos of Cute Babies in Official Buildings to Convince Workers to Go Home and Procreate
A Hong Kong lawmaker has encouraged the government to place images of babies around public offices in order to encourage more public officials to have children.
Historic Zoo Baffled After Monkeys Mysteriously Die After Exhibiting 'Unusual Behavior'
The sudden demise of several monkeys has left Hong Kong zoo officials baffled as they struggle to identify the cause of the deaths.
Chinese Woman Caught Trying to Smuggle Dozens of Turtles from US to Canada by Inflatable Kayak
A woman from Hong Kong pleaded guilty to trying to smuggle 29 endangered turtles from the U.S. into Canada using an inflatable kayak.
Hong Kong Stocks Bounce As Middle East Fears Boost Crude Again
Buyers were back in the driving seat in Hong Kong after retreating on Thursday for the first time since Beijing last week unveiled a raft of economy-boosting measures that have brought investors flooding back to the market.
Hong Kong, Shanghai Soar On China Stimulus As Strong Yen Hits Tokyo
Shanghai jumped more than eight percent -- its best day since 2008 -- and Shenzhen more than 10 percent, while Hong Kong briefly leapt around four percent.
Chinese Man Becomes First to Be Imprisoned Under New Anti-Sedition Law. His Crime Was Wearing a T-Shirt
A man was sentenced to more than a year in prison for wearing a shirt the Hong Kong government deems a danger to national security under its new anti-sedition law.
US House Advances Bill Targeting Hong Kong Trade Offices
Under the bipartisan Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act, if the trade offices fail to comply with the provisions, they will have to shut down within 180 days after the certification is delivered to Congress.
Alibaba To Upgrade Hong Kong Listing Amid Profit Drop
The decision by shareholders during its annual general meeting Thursday will provide a much-needed boost to the firm, which has underperformed the market in recent years owing to weak consumption and after a painful crackdown by Beijing on the tech industry.
Lionel Messi Addresses Strong Backlash from China After Missing a Game in Hong Kong
Chinese sporting officials have also confirmed Argentina's friendly games next month have been cancelled due to "the reasons that everyone knows".
Messi Denies Political Snub Was Behind Hong Kong No-show
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is idolized by fans in China but stayed on the bench during Inter Miami's 4-1 win in a pre-season tour match against a Hong Kong select XI on February 4.
Hong Kong Convicts Four Over 2019 Legislature Storming
Four Hong Kong men were convicted of rioting Thursday over the storming and ransacking of the city's legislature in 2019, part of a pro-democracy movement that posed an unprecedented challenge to the Beijing-backed government.
Hong Kong To Create Own Version Of National Security Law
Hong Kong will create its own national security law "as soon as possible", city leader John Lee said Tuesday, adding insurrection and other crimes not covered by existing legislation imposed by Beijing four years ago.
Hong Kong Court Orders Liquidation Of China's Evergrande
A Hong Kong court on Monday issued the liquidation of battered Chinese property giant Evergrande after lawyers failed to convince a judge it had a working restructuring plan.
Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Pleads Not Guilty To National Security Crimes
Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty Tuesday to "sedition" and "collusion" charges in a high-profile national security trial that could see him jailed for life.
Hong Kong Democracy Advocate Seeks Asylum In Britain
Hong Kong democracy activist Tony Chung said Friday he had fled to Britain because he could no longer endure living in fear, with authorities pressuring him to become a paid informant while banning him from working.
Hong Kong Court Refuses To Drop Jimmy Lai Sedition Charge
A Hong Kong court on Friday rejected jailed pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai's bid to throw out a charge of seditious publication in a trial that has attracted international attention.
China Shows Off Homegrown C919 Jet In Hong Kong
Chinese authorities hope the sleek, narrow-body aircraft -- built by the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) -- will challenge foreign models like the Boeing 737 MAX and the Airbus A320.
China's Evergrande Liquidation Case Adjourned Until January: HK Court
Heavily indebted Chinese property giant Evergrande has until late January to put together a restructuring plan, a Hong Kong court ruled Monday, extending a deadline that could lead to its liquidation.
Experts Trash Hong Kong's 'Throwaway Culture' Ahead Of Plastic Ban
On Earth Day on April 22, 2024, caterers and consumers will see a ban on disposable plastic cutlery take effect in more than 28,000 eateries.
Hong Kong's Leader Says To Create New National Security Law In 2024
Hong Kong leader John Lee said Wednesday that the semi-autonomous city would create its own national security law in 2024, four years after Beijing imposed sweeping legislation aimed at silencing dissent.
Hong Kong Halts Trading, Closes Schools Post-typhoon
Asian finance hub Hong Kong halted trading at its stock exchange on Monday and closed schools, after Typhoon Koinu generated torrential rainfall overnight.
China's Evergrande Group Halts Trading In Hong Kong
Beleaguered property giant China Evergrande suspended trading of its shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Thursday, as the debt-ridden company grapples with severe financial difficulties.
Pig Takes Revenge, Kills Butcher With Cleaver At Slaughterhouse In Hong Kong
A pig allegedly killed a butcher while he was trying to slaughter the pig.
42-Year-Old Journalist Jailed For Insulting China’s National Anthem During Olympic Celebration In Hong Kong
A Hong Kong journalist was sentenced to three years in prison on Thursday after she flew a British-era flag during the Chinese National Anthem.
Woman Dies In Front Of Her Children, Husband During Flight To UK
A woman reportedly died in front of her two children and husband while she was traveling on a flight from Hong Kong to the U.K. on Friday, Aug. 5.
Suspended Video Screen Falls During Hong Kong Concert, Two Dancers Injured
Two members of a boyband were reportedly hurt after a massive LED screen crashed during a scheduled concert in Hong Kong.
Cops Discover Sex Doll After Responding To Plastic-Wrapped ‘Dead Body’ In Dumpster
A dead body that was found in a Hong Kong trash bin on Monday turned out to be a sex doll that was well-wrapped, causing some panic and eventual laughter for the residents in the area.