Hong Kong cardinal’s arrest spotlights secretive deal between Vatican, China
The arrest of a 90-year-old cardinal under Hong Kong’s national security law has shocked the city’s Catholic community as the ...
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10 times Hong Kong proved to be the most Instagrammable city in Asia
Many travelers today intentionally visit ‘IG-worthy’ spots to create unique travel content against colorful mural walls, iconic skyscrapers, flashy neon ...
Read moreHong Kong triad party raid nets police over HK$1 million in COVID fines
Hong Kong―A raid on a Hong Kong triad leader’s birthday party resulted in police issuing more than HK$1 million ($127,388) ...
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US rate hikes straining Hong Kong’s economy
HONG KONG, China—Recent rate hikes from the Federal Reserve have come at a bad time for Hong Kong which, thanks ...
Read moreUS rate hikes strain Hong Kong’s virus-weakened economy
Recent rate hikes from the Federal Reserve have come at a bad time for Hong Kong which, thanks to its ...
Read moreTrio jailed for Hong Kong’s priciest art heist
Three burglars who carried out a record-breaking $637 million art heist in Hong Kong but remained oblivious to the value ...
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Brand new arts, culture, and entertainment landmark unveiled in West Kowloon
Hong Kong’s Right Grace Entertainment has recently inaugurated Wonderland, a year-round, large-scale outdoor performance and event space in the West ...
Read moreCardinal, 90, arrested in HK; China defends move, West alarm grows
Hong Kong—China on Thursday defended the arrest of a 90-year-old Catholic cardinal under Hong Kong’s national security law, a move ...
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Will HK reopen for business under new leader Lee?
HONG KONG, China—Hong Kong’s next leader John Lee is inheriting a once vibrant Asian business hub mired in its third ...
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Ex-security chief anointed Hong Kong’s next leader
A former security chief who oversaw the crackdown on Hong Kong’s democracy movement was anointed the business hub’s new leader ...
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