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.
Sibanda's fifty takes Zimbabwe closer to main draw
Zimbabwe beat Hong Kong by 14 runs in ICC World T20 Qualifier at Nagpur, riding on Vusi Sibanda's first T20I fifty and Elton Chigumbura's audacious finishing.
Hong Kong leader swarmed by 'angry' emojis on Facebook
Hong Kong's beleaguered leader is nearly 100 times more unpopular than US presidential hopeful Donald Trump, according to Facebook's new "angry-face" button that allows netizens to voice their displeasure on the social network.
Naveed, Shahzad take UAE closer to Asia Cup berth
UAE are close to make it to the main round of the Asia Cup T20 as they beat Hong Kong by six wickets to move to the top of the points table with one game to play.
What are Hong Kong's localists angry about?
The clashes in Hong Kong earlier this week may on the surface have been about unlicensed food stalls, but were fuelled by a growing "localist" sentiment.
Japan stocks tumble into bear market territory
Asian markets continue their downward trend, with Japan failing more than 7% in two days.
Hong Kong's missing booksellers and 'banned' Xi Jinping book
A Chinese writer has told the BBC he is the co-author of a provocative book about China's leader Xi Jinping, that some believe sparked the disappearance of five Hong Kong booksellers.
When the gates of hell open
This year, on August 28th - the 15th day of the 7th month in the lunar calendar - it is Yu Lan festival in Hong Kong, also known as Hungry Ghost Festival
Biman plans to expand wings on int’l routes: Menon
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has planned to expand its wings to China and Maldives apart from resuming its suspended routes to Delhi and Hong Kong in 2016.
Why the real King Kong became extinct
The largest ape to roam Earth died out 100,000 years ago because it failed to tuck into savannah grass after climate change hit its preferred diet of forest fruit, scientists suggest.
Tourism sector gears up to reduce carbon footprint
It is not until the recent years that some hotels began hanging the “reuse your towel, save a penguin” signs on the towel racks. While cynics might dismiss this approach as greenwashing, few major players are engaged in a streamlined operation to reduce carbon emissions.