Hong Kong

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

A total of 47 pro-democracy activists were arrested and charged in 2021 with conspiracy to commit subversion under a Beijing-imposed national security law and had faced sentences of up to life in prison.

Hong Kong court finds two ex-Stand News editors guilty of sedition

This is the first sedition conviction against any journalist or editor since Hong Kong's handover from Britain to China in 1997.

Hong Kong arrests six for sedition under new security law

Security Secretary Chris Tang told reporters the six were suspected of using a Facebook page to "advocate hatred" against the governments in Hong Kong and China, which took back control of the former British colony in 1997, and against the judiciary.

China says Messi's absence in Hong Kong match beyond 'realm of sports'

Chinese state media, Hong Kong politicians and fans swiftly condemned Argentine player Lionel Messi's participation in a Japan match on Wednesday after staying on the bench just days earlier in a highly anticipated match in Hong Kong.

How Hong Kong became a fencing powerhouse and cheered up a city

Hong Kong is one of the smaller Asian Games teams by population, but when it comes to fencing the city is a regional heavyweight with ambitious medal hopes.

Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 155 runs to seal Asia Cup Super Four spot

Mohammad Rizwan propelled Pakistan into the Asia Cup Super Four Stage after their bowlers skittled out minnows Hong Kong for a record low of 38 on Friday.

Businessmen to delivery boys: Hong Kong cricketers shine on big stage

Hong Kong batsman Kinchit Shah usually handles the family diamond business and he sparkled in a losing cause against India, studding an innings of 30 with two fours and a six in the T20 Asia Cup.

Hong Kong not short of motivation ahead of India, Pakistan challenges

After progressing through the Qualifier, Hong Kong dare to dream in the Asia Cup 2022, taking on India and Pakistan in the group stage of the event.

Full Fixtures of Asia Cup 2022

The Asia Cup is set to begin on August 27 in the UAE. 

November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

A total of 47 pro-democracy activists were arrested and charged in 2021 with conspiracy to commit subversion under a Beijing-imposed national security law and had faced sentences of up to life in prison.

August 29, 2024
August 29, 2024

Hong Kong court finds two ex-Stand News editors guilty of sedition

This is the first sedition conviction against any journalist or editor since Hong Kong's handover from Britain to China in 1997.

May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

Hong Kong arrests six for sedition under new security law

Security Secretary Chris Tang told reporters the six were suspected of using a Facebook page to "advocate hatred" against the governments in Hong Kong and China, which took back control of the former British colony in 1997, and against the judiciary.

February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024

China says Messi's absence in Hong Kong match beyond 'realm of sports'

Chinese state media, Hong Kong politicians and fans swiftly condemned Argentine player Lionel Messi's participation in a Japan match on Wednesday after staying on the bench just days earlier in a highly anticipated match in Hong Kong.

September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023

How Hong Kong became a fencing powerhouse and cheered up a city

Hong Kong is one of the smaller Asian Games teams by population, but when it comes to fencing the city is a regional heavyweight with ambitious medal hopes.

September 2, 2022
September 2, 2022

Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 155 runs to seal Asia Cup Super Four spot

Mohammad Rizwan propelled Pakistan into the Asia Cup Super Four Stage after their bowlers skittled out minnows Hong Kong for a record low of 38 on Friday.

September 1, 2022
September 1, 2022

Businessmen to delivery boys: Hong Kong cricketers shine on big stage

Hong Kong batsman Kinchit Shah usually handles the family diamond business and he sparkled in a losing cause against India, studding an innings of 30 with two fours and a six in the T20 Asia Cup.

August 31, 2022
August 31, 2022

Hong Kong not short of motivation ahead of India, Pakistan challenges

After progressing through the Qualifier, Hong Kong dare to dream in the Asia Cup 2022, taking on India and Pakistan in the group stage of the event.

August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022

Full Fixtures of Asia Cup 2022

The Asia Cup is set to begin on August 27 in the UAE. 

June 8, 2022
June 8, 2022

Hong Kong most expensive city for expats, New York 2nd

Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive city – for the second year in a row – for expatriates to live in, according to the findings of the latest cost of living research published by ECA International.