Hong Kong

Hong Kong December 3

Hong Kong leader says 'we must uncover the truth' after deadly apartment fire, calls for building reform

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announces comprehensive building safety reforms after deadly Tai Po fire kills at least 159 people.

Hong Kong November 26

Fire tears through Hong Kong housing complex, killing at least 36 with hundreds missing

Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong residential towers in Tai Po district, killing at least 36 people, including a firefighter, with others critically injured.

Hong Kong October 20

Hong Kong cargo plane skids off runway, killing 2

Hong Kong airport experienced its worst disaster in decades when a Boeing 737 cargo jet crashed into a security patrol vehicle, killing two officers.

Asia September 20

Massive WWII bomb forces overnight evacuation of 6,000 residents from homes

Experts worked through typhoon conditions to neutralize a massive World War II bomb discovered in Hong Kong's Quarry Bay neighborhood Saturday morning.

Harvard Crimson May 19

Harvard University's alleged ties to Chinese paramilitary group, Iran-backed research spark GOP probe

Lawmakers question Harvard's collaborations with Chinese paramilitary and Iranian-funded researchers, citing potential violations of U.S. sanctions and security risks.

Opinion May 3

World Press Freedom Day: Release my father Jimmy Lai, who published what China's leaders did not want to hear

On World Press Freedom Day, we must remind ourselves of the people who have lost their freedoms fighting for this very right. My father Jimmy Lai is one such man.

Hong Kong March 31

US sanctions 6 Beijing, Hong Kong authorities for 'undermining' the island region's autonomy

The State Department sanctioned six Beijing and Hong Kong authorities who Secretary of State Marco Rubio said are "undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy."

Trump Transition January 9

House Republicans introduce bill to repurchase Panama Canal after Trump raises concerns of Chinese control

Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the Panama Canal Repurchase Act, co-sponsored by 15 other House Republicans, amid President-elect Trump's concerns.

Hong Kong November 19, 2024

45 pro-democracy Hong Kong activists sentenced to up to 10 years in prison under China-backed law

Western countries are outraged after Hong Kong used a Chinese national security law to sentence 45 pro-democracy activists to up to 10 years in prison.

Hong Kong September 26, 2024

Hong Kong journalists sentenced for 'sedition' and promoting 'illegal ideologies'

Two journalists attached to pro-democracy publication Stand News were sentenced this week on charges of "sedition" and "illegal ideologies."