Hong Kong
End of the road for Hong Kong’s democratic dream as China “improves” its voting system
HONG KONG, March 5 (Reuters) - Ever since Britain returned Hong Kong to Chinese rule in 1997, opposition activists have tried to…
China’s electoral reform set to upend Hong Kong politics
China's plan to dramatically reform Hong Kong's electoral system, expected to be unveiled in a parliamentary session in Beijing starting this week,…
UK opens special visa route for Hong Kong residents to become citizens
HONG KONG, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Hong Kong residents can apply from Sunday for a new visa offering them an opportunity to…
UK offers Hong Kong residents a route to citizenship, angering China
Britain on Friday hailed a new visa offering Hong Kong citizens a route to citizenship after China's crackdown but Beijing said it…
Photo Story: Daily life in Hong Kong’s Yau Ma Tei district amid coronavirus pandemic
An elderly man wearing a face mask walks past a shop in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong, China, on 15 January 2021.…
Hong Kong’s new top judge points to importance of city’s rule of law
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's new top judge stressed on Monday the importance of the city's judicial independence and rule of…
U.S. slaps sanctions on 14 Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Monday imposed financial sanctions and a travel ban on 14 Chinese officials over their alleged role…
People visit Instagram Pier in Hong Kong
A dog sits in a dog pram on a pier in Hong Kong, 06 December 2020. The pier, nicknamed 'Instagram Pier' by…
Hong Kong’s top leader piles up cash at home after U.S. sanctions
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she has to pile up cash at home as she has been unable to open a…
Britain considering removal of judges from Hong Kong
Britain is considering pulling its judges out of Hong Kong's highest court, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Monday, in its latest…
Hong Kong authorities arrest seven opposition activists
Seven prominent Hong Kong opposition activists were arrested on Sunday on charges related to obstructing a legislative council meeting in May, the…
Hong Kong postpones annual policy address until talks with Beijing
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has postponed her annual policy address scheduled for Wednesday in order to go to Beijing for…