The Latest Breaking News from Hong Kong

Pro Hong Kong campaigner ‘dragged into Chinese consulate and beaten’

Bob Chan told a press conference that he had not tried to gain access but was dragged behind gates

Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2022

Hong Kong protester beaten at Manchester consulate ‘fears he will be silenced’ - OLD

Bob Chan said he also fears for his family’s safety but is committed to supporting a police investigation into what happened.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

Hong Kong protester beaten in grounds of China embassy ‘fears for his family’

Bob Chan said he was ‘shocked’ the attack happened in Britain

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

China lodges representations over alleged harassment at Manchester consulate

China's foreign ministry, responding to a question about clashes between Hong Kong protesters and the staff of its consulate in the British city of Manchester on Sunday, said on Wednesday that it had lodged representations with Britain over the incident.

Reuters · Oct 19, 2022

Hong Kong’s Lee lauds order after ‘chaos’ in sales pitch for city

Chief Executive John Lee says city authorities will ‘trawl’ the world for talented individuals and new enterprises.

Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2022

Hong Kong offers new visa to woo talent amid brain drain

Hong Kong’s leader has unveiled a new visa scheme to woo global talent, as the city seeks to stem a brain drain that has risked its status as an international financial center

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

Hong Kong leader John Lee delivers his maiden policy address

Hong Kong's new leader John Lee delivered his maiden policy address annual policy address on Wednesday, mapping out his priorities for the former British colony which returned to Chinese rule in 1997.

Reuters · Oct 19, 2022

Hong Kong leader prioritises talent, security in first policy address

Making his first policy address on Wednesday, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee prioritised improving competitiveness and attracting more overseas talent, while also stressing the need to bolster national security in the Chinese ruled city.

Reuters · Oct 19, 2022

Alibaba, Nio Fall: Hang Seng Opens Lower Ahead Of Hong Kong Leader John Lee's Policy Speech

Hong Kong stocks opened in the red on Wednesday, with the benchmark Hang Seng opening 0.42% lower ahead of a key speech by the city’s leader John Lee.

Benzinga · Oct 19, 2022

Small island off Hong Kong offers haven from stress of living

Something clicked instantly for Zero Chan when she first set foot on the island of Peng Chau, a short ferry ride from Hong Kong's central business district, at a time when she was feeling burnt out and recovering from illness.

Reuters · Oct 18, 2022