The Latest Breaking News from Hong Kong

Son of jailed Hong Kong activist, U.S. congressman slam UK, Vatican over rights weakness

The British son of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and a leading Catholic U.S. congressman criticized Britain and the Vatican on Wednesday for failing to speak out strongly against the crackdown on dissent in the Chinese territory.

Reuters · May 10, 2023

Hong Kong amends law to limit foreign lawyers in some cases

Hong Kong lawmakers have passed an amendment to a law granting the city’s leader the power to bar overseas lawyers from handling national security cases

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

UK MPs urge minister to do more to free Hongkongers’ trapped savings

First British ministerial visit to Hong Kong since Chinese crackdown focused on attracting investment

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023

A Light Never Goes Out review – Hong Kong’s neon signs light up nostalgic drama

The widow of a sign-making craftsman vows to finish his last work in Anastasia Tsang’s drama, a fascinating idea, if conventionally executed

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023

Canada expels China diplomat for alleged threats to lawmaker

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is expelling a Chinese diplomat whom Canada’s spy agency alleged was involved in a plot to intimidate an opposition lawmaker and his relatives in Hong Kong

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Hong Kongers fleeing China’s crackdown denied pension savings

Activist group estimates Hong Kongers in the UK are unable to access $2.8bn in retirement savings.

Al Jazeera · May 9, 2023

British investment minister visits Hong Kong, first official visit in 5 years

Britain's Minister for Investment Dominic Johnson said he held a series of meetings with government officials and executives in Hong Kong this week, the first official visit from a senior British official to the city in five years.

Reuters · May 8, 2023

Hong Kong schools in crisis as teachers and students flee ‘toxic’ political climate

Parents and teachers say the national security law, including the intensification of ‘patriotic education’, have prompted them to leave the city they love

The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023

Birmingham City takeover: US hedge fund complete deal with plans to build new stadium

Birmingham City have announced that the company of American businessman Tom Wagner, Shelby Companies Limited, has completed a deal to buy the club from the Hong Kong owners

Daily Mirror · May 8, 2023

Chinese premier urges IOC to oppose politicisation of sports

China wants to work with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to oppose the politicisation of sports, Premier Li Qiang said, amid demands on the sporting body to exclude athletes from Russia in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · May 8, 2023