The Latest Breaking News from Hong Kong

Hong Kong Banks Looking To Be The Leader In Cryptocurrency Moving To Virtual Assets

Hong Kong is encouraging banks to cater to the needs of licensed virtual-asset firms — a move that highlights the city's ambition.

Zenger · May 15, 2023

China sentences 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison on spying charges

China has sentenced a 78-year-old United States citizen to life in prison on spying charges

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Hong Kong 'firefighter' cartoonist bids farewell to newspaper strip after 40 years

One of Hong Kong's most prominent political cartoonists, whose newspaper cartoon strip was axed on Sunday after four decades, defended freedom of expression in the face of political pressures while urging others to keep speaking out.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

Grant Shapps says Brexit lets UK control immigration, as record rise expected

Minister points to arrivals from Ukraine and Hong Kong as government sources confirm record increase is likely

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2023

A Light Never Goes Out review – sentimental but sumptuous Hong Kong drama

The widow of a sign artist struggles to fulfil her late husband’s last wish to renovate one of his favourite neon signs

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2023

Arrivals from Ukraine and Hong Kong have inflated migration figures – Shapps

The minister stressed the importance of post-Brexit controls over immigration, amid speculation net migration figures could hit a record high.

The Independent UK · May 14, 2023

Police swoop on alleged wildlife smuggler heading to Hong Kong with Australian lizards

A foreigner has been arrested at Perth International Airport after allegedly trying to smuggle native Australian reptiles overseas

The New Daily · May 14, 2023

Gerald Rose obituary

Children’s illustrator whose picture books with his wife, Elizabeth, and authors such as Ted Hughes, are enjoyed worldwide

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2023

Stay Comfortable and Stylish with These Hong Kong Athleisure Brands

Athleisure, which combines athletic and leisure wear, has gained popularity once again as social events and travel return to normalcy. This fashion trend effortlessly combines style and comfort, catering to modern consumers who seek versatile and sophisticated clothing and accessories suitable for both casual and formal occasions. While being fashionable…

Bangkok Post · May 12, 2023

The Class of 2023: City University of Hong Kong

CityU needed a networked audio solution that would be easy to monitor and manage—a design that would provide a theater-quality audio experience; was scalable; and was powered by a high-performance, cost-effective digital signal processor.

AVNetwork · May 12, 2023