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Hong Kong March 2, 2023

Massive Hong Kong fire consumes skyscraper under construction, raining burning embers onto street

A massive fire broke out early Friday at a skyscraper in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, raining embers and smoke down into the urban area as firefighters fought the blaze.

Hong Kong February 28, 2023

Police scour Hong Kong landfill for slain model Abby Choi's missing body parts

Roughly 100 Hong Kong police officers scoured a landfill looking for missing body parts of model Abby Choi whose legs and skull were found in her former father-in-law's home.

Hong Kong February 28, 2023

Hong Kong to lift COVID mask mandate for both outside, inside areas on Wednesday

Hong Kong plans to lift its coronavirus mask mandate by Wednesday. Residents will no longer need to mask when they’re outdoors and indoors, including in public transit.

Hong Kong February 27, 2023

Dead Hong Kong model Abby Choi's ex-husband, former in-laws detained on murder charges

The ex-husband and former in-laws of Abby Choi have been detained and charged in the murder of the Hong Kong model after a skull and parts of her body were found dismembered.

Hong Kong February 25, 2023

Hong Kong model's ex-husband, family, arrested after body found dismembered

Hong Kong police arrested four people related to the dismemberment and murder of Abby Choi, who's a model, accusing her ex-husband and his family of killing her.

China February 25, 2023

Chinese officials confronts US diplomat, draws 'red lines' over Hong Kong speech

U.S. Consul General Gregory May incensed officials of the Chinese Communist Party by warning that Hong Kong may fall from its status as an international business hub.

Hong Kong February 16, 2023

Hong Kong population down for 3rd straight year as death toll from COVID-19 rises

The population in Hong Kong has dropped for a third straight year during the pandemic. Many residents are also leaving in response to the erosion of Western-style civil liberties.

Media February 6, 2023

Disney+ removes Simpson's episode with 'forced labor' reference in Hong Kong

Disney removes an episode of 'The Simpsons' from its streaming service in Hong Kong that contained a reference to 'forced labor camps' in China

Hong Kong February 2, 2023

Hong Kong is giving away air tickets, vouchers to attract tourists after reopening borders following COVID

After lifting the majority of COVID restrictions, Hong Kong is launching a "Hello Hong Kong" tourist campaign. The city is offering free air tickets to tourists around the world.

Hong Kong January 28, 2023

Biden extends deportation protections for Hong Kong residents amid 'increasing repression' in China

President Joe Biden signed off on a two-year extension of a program that protects Hong Kong residents in the U.S. from deportation due to "increased repression" from the Chinese government.

Hong Kong January 26, 2023

20% of Americans in Hong Kong have left for various reasons, including COVID-19 measures, in the past 2 years

Roughly 15,000 Americans have left Hong Kong in the past two years for various reasons. Strict COVID-19 measures and "diminishing freedom" are two reasons Americans leave.