US confirms journalist jailed by China is American citizen
US diplomats have not been granted permission by China to meet with James Wang, a jailed magazine publisher and naturalized American citizen, since his 2014 arrest in southern China, the Obama administration said.
Jul 28, 2016, 14:11 PM IST
China sends Hong Kong journalists to up to 5 years in prison
A southern Chinese court has sentenced four people, including at least two Hong Kong journalists, to prison on charges of running an illegal business after they reportedly sent copies of their sensitive political magazines to mainland China.
Jul 27, 2016, 15:15 PM IST
Chinese army bans Hong Kong`s Pokemon players from barracks
The Chinese army garrisoned in Hong Kong has warned people searching for Pikachu and other virtual monsters to stay off their premises, as Pokemon Go mania sweeps the smartphone-obsessed city.
Jul 26, 2016, 12:59 PM IST
225 killed or missing in China rains; protests break out
As many as 225 people have been killed or missing in heavy torrential rain and floods in China as thousands of angry residents took to streets over late disaster warning and ineffective rescue efforts.
Jul 23, 2016, 19:47 PM IST
China removed missiles from South China Sea islands ahead of UN verdict
China has removed its new generation surface-to-air missiles from a disputed island in the South China Sea after US withdrew its aircraft carrier ahead of a landmark verdict by an UN-backed tribunal, a media report said on Saturday.
Jul 23, 2016, 18:02 PM IST
Hong Kong student leader pleads not guilty
A Hong Kong student protester pleaded not guilty Friday to multiple criminal charges over a demonstration against a pro-Beijing figure, a day after the conviction of an "Umbrella Revolution" leader was blasted by rights activists.
Jul 22, 2016, 12:12 PM IST
Hong Kong student leader Wong convicted for protests
Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong was found guilty Thursday of participating in a protest that led to mass pro-democracy rallies, in a prosecution blasted as a "chilling warning" by rights campaigners.
Jul 21, 2016, 10:56 AM IST
China warns independence candidates in Hong Kong election
China warned Wednesday against Hong Kong pro-independence parties running in the city`s upcoming elections as the movement gains traction among some young campaigners.
Jul 20, 2016, 16:35 PM IST
Doubt cast on German train attacker`s nationality
German authorities have cast doubt on whether a teenager who went on an axe rampage on a Bavarian train was really an Afghan refugee, saying Wednesday he might have been from Pakistan.
Jul 20, 2016, 11:56 AM IST
GOP platform adopts tough posture against China
Adopting a tough posture against China, the Republican party has said it can't allow Beijing to continue with its policies on several fronts.
Jul 19, 2016, 09:05 AM IST
Spine-chilling video of road rage incident in Hong Kong: Watch
A spine-chilling video of a road rage incident in Hong Kong has gone viral on the Internet.
Jun 29, 2016, 09:22 AM IST
Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia will also get a taste of India's Amrapali mango
The little-known Amrapali mango grown in Bankura district of West Bengal has now found buyers in Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Jun 28, 2016, 11:23 AM IST
China rights lawyer and family `threatened` after new book
A leading Chinese dissident lawyer and his relatives have been "threatened" since his daughter spoke about his controversial new book in Hong Kong this week, the daughter and activists said Friday.
Jun 17, 2016, 17:04 PM IST
Protests in Hong Kong over bookseller detention in China
Members of pro-democracy party Demosisto shouted "Defend the freedoms of Hong Kongers!"
Jun 17, 2016, 13:41 PM IST
Hong Kong, Shanghai stocks open higher after sell-off
Hong Kong stocks climbed more than one percent in the first few minutes of trade Friday.
Jun 17, 2016, 07:29 AM IST
Hong Kong, Shanghai stocks down at open
Shares fell in Hong Kong and Shanghai after the open on Thursday following the previous day`s gains.
Jun 16, 2016, 07:42 AM IST
`Missing` bookseller returns to Hong Kong, seeks end to probe
Lam Wing-kee is one of five Hong Kong-based booksellers who published salacious titles critical of Beijing and disappeared at the end of last year.
Jun 14, 2016, 14:40 PM IST
Explore! Macau has much more than casinos to offer
When Macau springs to mind, a vision of grand glittering casinos surfaces.
Jun 10, 2016, 10:09 AM IST
Hong Kong pro-democracy protester tells court of police `assault`
A pro-democracy protester told Wednesday how he was kicked and punched during mass rallies in 2014 as seven police officers stood trial over the attack, which was captured on film and beamed around the world.
Jun 08, 2016, 11:28 AM IST
Sex workers suffer ''horrific'' rape, beatings and discrimination: Report
From Papua New Guinea to Argentina, Hong Kong and Norway, researchers consistently found cases of sex workers being physically and sexually abused by clients and the police.
May 26, 2016, 08:51 AM IST
