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Mar 06, 2016, 21:14 PM IST

`Missing` bookseller back in Hong Kong: government

One of five "missing" Hong Kong booksellers who was detained on the mainland returned to the city Friday and met police, the government said, in a case that has provoked fears of increasing Chinese interference in the semi-autonomous region.

Mar 04, 2016, 18:04 PM IST

Hong Kong activists on trial over `Occupy` protests

Three pro-democracy activists went on trial in Hong Kong on Monday over charges relating to mass rallies in 2014, with the movement`s student leader accusing the government of "unreasonable" prosecution.

Feb 29, 2016, 18:01 PM IST

Asia Cup 2016: Oman follow Windies U-19s' example to mankad Hong Kong for win

This act of the opposition prompted HK coach Simon Cook to react rather strongly.

Feb 20, 2016, 14:52 PM IST

China blames US for militarising sea

China says it does not intend to militarise the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea, dismissing US accusations of raising tension in the region, the media reported on Saturday.

Feb 20, 2016, 11:27 AM IST

Hong Kong tycoon and ex-deputy leader lose graft appeal bid

Hong Kong property tycoon Thomas Kwok and ex-deputy leader Rafael Hui saw their appeal bids against graft convictions rejected Tuesday as they faced serving out their jail time.

Feb 16, 2016, 12:11 PM IST

HSBC bank stays in London, snubbing Hong Kong

Europe's largest bank HSBC informed the financial markets Monday it would remain headquartered in Britain, rejecting a move to Hong Kong despite concerns about increased regulation in the UK.

Feb 15, 2016, 17:06 PM IST

Australia seizes meth-filled bra inserts in major drugs bust

Australian police have seized more than Aus$1 billion (US$712 million) in crystal methamphetamine, or ice, some concealed in gel bra inserts in one of the country`s biggest drug busts, authorities said Monday.

Feb 15, 2016, 08:54 AM IST

HSBC keeps headquarters in London, rejects move to Hong Kong

HSBC Holdings decided on Sunday to keep its headquarters in Britain, rejecting the option of shifting its centre of gravity back to its main profit-generating centre Hong Kong after a 10 month review.

Feb 15, 2016, 07:53 AM IST

Hong Kong bookseller `involuntarily removed` to China: Britain

Britain said Friday it believes a Hong Kong bookseller feared detained by China was "involuntarily removed to the mainland" in its strongest comments yet on a case that has rocked the city.

Feb 12, 2016, 12:35 PM IST

Man wanted for US killings agrees to Hong Kong extradition

A Chinese man arrested in Hong Kong in connection with the slaying of his teenage nephews in California has told a court he won't fight extradition to the United States.

Jan 25, 2016, 14:37 PM IST

Hong Kong students skip classes to protest at `pro-Beijing` appointment

Around 100 protesters left classrooms to rally at the Hong Kong University campus following the appointment of Arthur Li as chairman of the university`s governing council.

Jan 20, 2016, 12:37 PM IST

Missing Hong Kong bookseller is in China: city government

Lee Bo, who works for a publishing house that sells titles critical of Beijing, was last seen at a book warehouse in Hong Kong on December 30.

Jan 19, 2016, 16:34 PM IST

China confirms missing Hong Kong publisher in mainland

Hong Kong authorities say they have received confirmation from Chinese security officials that a bookseller whose disappearance three weeks ago raised

Jan 19, 2016, 11:35 AM IST

270 dogs do Yoga to create a 'doga' world record in Hong Kong

Two hundred and seventy dogs and their flexible owners in Hong Kong have stretched their way to a new 'doga' world record.

Jan 18, 2016, 22:01 PM IST

International Cricket Council provisionally suspends Irfan Ahmed over fixing approach

Kevin Egan, a Hong Kong-based barrister hired by Ahmed to defend him, downplayed the charge against the cricketer.

Jan 12, 2016, 13:20 PM IST

Hong Kong's New World Development makes second attempt to take China unit private

In a filing to the Hong Kong bourse, New World Development said it planned to offer HK$7.80 apiece for all outstanding shares.

Jan 06, 2016, 06:43 AM IST

Asia's largest underground railway station opens in China

Know more about the Asia's largest underground railway station.

Dec 30, 2015, 13:14 PM IST

"Communist China's first premier Zhou Enlai was gay, had relations with a male schoolmate"

A book to be published in Hong Kong in the new year says Zhou Enlai, Communist China`s much-respected first premier, was probably gay despite his long marriage, and had once been in love with a male schoolmate two years his junior.

Dec 29, 2015, 13:01 PM IST