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April 19, 2023

New box jellyfish found near Hong Kong in 1st discover of the venomous species in China’s waters

A new jellyfish named Tripedalia maipoensis was found in China’s waters near Hong Kong. The species is colorless, cube-shaped, and can swim faster than other kinds of jellyfish.

April 17, 2023

Hong Kong's Catholic bishop arrives in China, first visit in nearly 3 decades

Bishop Stephen Chow, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong, has arrived in Beijing, China. This is Chow's first visit to China in three decades.

March 26, 2023

Hong Kong police allow protest for first time in years—under strict rules

Hong Kong police forced protesters to wear numbered badges and stay within boundaries in the city's first protest since 2019, when residents erupted against Chinese control.

March 21, 2023

Public screenings of 'Winnie the Pooh' slasher film scrapped abruptly in Hong Kong

A film called “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” was released in Hong Kong. Public screenings of the film were scrapped abruptly on Tuesday.

March 18, 2023

Chinese authorities arrest two men for 'seditious' children's book: report

Five speech therapists were sentenced last year for distributing the book as part of a "brainwashing exercise" in a ruling by a government-nominated judge.

March 9, 2023

China suspected of silencing pro-democracy movement after Hong Kong police arrest veteran activist

Hong Kong authorities arrested a veteran labor activist Thursday. While the reason behind the arrest is unclear, Beijing is suspected of cracking down on the city’s pro-democracy camp.

March 7, 2023

Arrest made in relation to gruesome killing, dismemberment of Hong Kong model

Another person has been arrested in Hong Kong model Abby Choi’s gruesome killing. At total of seven suspects have been arrested including her ex-husband and his family members.

March 3, 2023

Hong Kong skyscraper fire could mean $64M payout, cause under investigation

The property developers responsible for the nearly-completed Kimpton Hotel may be in for a historic insurance payout after the project was consumed in flames Friday.

March 2, 2023

Residents evacuated, neighboring buildings consumed by Hong Kong skyscraper fire

Neighboring buildings were evacuated as a fire razed a skyscraper under construction in Hong Kong's densely populated Tsim Sha Tsui shopping district.

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.