The Latest Breaking News from Hong Kong

Trial of Hong Kong democracy activists opens two years after arrests under national security law

The trial of 16 Hong Kong democracy activists charged in January 2021 under a controversial national security law imposed by Beijing begins under tight security.

ABC News · Feb 6, 2023

Hong Kong sees influx of Chinese visitors as borders reopen fully

Tens of thousands of travellers commuted between mainland China and its special administrative region of Hong Kong on Monday, authorities said, the first time in three years that all border checkpoints were reopened fully without COVID-19 restrictions.

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

Subversion trial for Hong Kong political activists opens

Some of Hong Kong’s best-known pro-democracy activists have gone on trial in the biggest prosecution yet under a law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party to crush dissent

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Hong Kong's largest national security trial to begin with 47 in dock

HONG KONG - The trial of 47 of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy figures begins Monday, in the largest prosecution under a national security law that has crushed dissent in the city.

Bangkok Post · Feb 5, 2023

Hong Kong 47: trial of dozens in pro-democracy movement set to begin under national security laws

Group of legislators, activists and community workers are accused of holding unofficial pre-election primaries that authorities say constitutes subversion

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2023

Fugitive Hong Kong Mogul Auctions Up to $2 Million in Luxury Handbags

Joseph Lau Luen-hung is selling 77 rare Hermès bags in the largest single-owner handbag sale ever held in Asia, according to Sotheby’s

Caixin Global · Feb 4, 2023

Lucky Brits could grab one of 500,000 free flights to Hong Kong - here's how to do it

The free plane tickets to Hong Kong will be handed out in three waves, with entrants from South East Asia first in line, followed by those living in mainland China, and then the rest of the world from May 1.

Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023

Hong Kong offers 500,000 free flights to lure back visitors

Hong Kong on Thursday unveiled a promotion campaign that will include 500,000 free flights to lure back visitors, businesses and investors to the financial hub after more than three years of tough Covid-19 curbs. Hong Kong leader John Lee hailed the campaign as “probably the world's biggest welcome ever,” and…

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2023

China to reopen borders with Hong Kong, Macau after COVID closure

Borders have been closed for nearly three years, separating families and disrupting tourism and other businesses.

Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2023

China to Fully Reopen Borders with Hong Kong, Macau

China said on Friday it will fully restore travel across its borders with Hong Kong and Macau next week, dropping Covid testing requirements and daily quotas after a lengthy pandemic separation. The semi-autonomous cities have both stuck to Beijing's zero-Covid strategy for nearly three years, splitting families, cutting off tourism…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2023