Hong Kong
Would a new leader in Hong Kong change anything?

Would a new leader in Hong Kong change anything?
Reports that Carrie Lam may be replaced by her overlords in Beijing have prompted denials
24 Oct 2019
Instant Opinion: Britain ‘less polarised’ than many believe

Instant Opinion: Britain ‘less polarised’ than many believe
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 7 October
7 Oct 2019
Hong Kong to ban protesters from wearing masks

Hong Kong to ban protesters from wearing masks
Colonial-era emergency powers would give executive sweeping powers to restrict communication and movement
4 Oct 2019
Police shoot teenager as Hong Kong violence escalates 

Police shoot teenager as Hong Kong violence escalates
Footage of 18-year-old's shooting goes viral as city-state endures day of chaos
2 Oct 2019
What is happening in Hong Kong?

What is happening in Hong Kong?
Pro-democracy protester shot as police open fire with live rounds during China National Day demonstrations
1 Oct 2019
Carrie Lam trapped as protesters wait outside building

Carrie Lam trapped as protesters wait outside building
Demonstrators had surrounded location where leader held public discussion
27 Sep 2019
Instant Opinion: Hong Kong society ‘unequal and uncaring’

Instant Opinion: Hong Kong society ‘unequal and uncaring’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 17 September
17 Sep 2019
Hong Kong stock exchange offers to buy LSE for £32bn

Hong Kong stock exchange offers to buy LSE for £32bn
Bid for London Stock Exchange met with concern over Hong Kong’s ties to Beijing
12 Sep 2019
Why are Hong Kong protesters asking for Donald Trump’s help?

Why are Hong Kong protesters asking for Donald Trump’s help?
Activists march to US consulate singing the American national anthem
9 Sep 2019
How Hong Kong protesters use Bluetooth to dodge surveillance

How Hong Kong protesters use Bluetooth to dodge surveillance
Privacy app lets users message each other without Wi-Fi connection
4 Sep 2019
Should Hong Kong citizens get right to live and work in UK?

Should Hong Kong citizens get right to live and work in UK?
Campaigners say Britain has responsibility to residents of former colony
2 Sep 2019
Where is Joshua Wong?

Where is Joshua Wong?
Pro-democracy activist reportedly bundled into unmarked car on Hong Kong street
30 Aug 2019
Instant Opinion: David Koch’s ‘sad legacy’

Instant Opinion: David Koch’s ‘sad legacy’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 27 August
27 Aug 2019
The largest protests in history

The largest protests in history
Hong Kong’s anti-government demonstrations are among the largest ever seen
21 Aug 2019
Trump warns China to treat Hong Kong ‘humanely’

Trump warns China to treat Hong Kong ‘humanely’
US president says Beijing’s actions in territory could risk trade deal
15 Aug 2019
Hong Kong violence worsens after police fire tear gas

Hong Kong violence worsens after police fire tear gas
Video and photos show police attacking protesters
12 Aug 2019
Is it safe to travel to Hong Kong in 2019?

Is it safe to travel to Hong Kong in 2019?
Australia issues travel notice as China warns of worst crisis in territory since 1997
7 Aug 2019
Instant Opinion: Russia’s crackdown challenges the West

Instant Opinion: Russia’s crackdown challenges the West
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 31 July
31 Jul 2019
Instant Opinion: Hong Kong is flashpoint in new cold war

Instant Opinion: Hong Kong is flashpoint in new cold war
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 30 July
30 Jul 2019
Hong Kong protests: can there be a resolution?

Hong Kong protests: can there be a resolution?
The demonstrations in Hong Kong are no flash in the pan. But what do the protesters want, and can they achieve their aims?
15 Jul 2019
How Post-it notes became a colourful weapon of protest

How Post-it notes became a colourful weapon of protest
The sticky bits of paper are key part of the toolkits of demonstrators in Hong Kong
10 Jul 2019
Hong Kong extradition bill is ‘dead’, says Carrie Lam

Hong Kong extradition bill is ‘dead’, says Carrie Lam
Chief executive falls short of withdrawing the bill completely
9 Jul 2019
Instant Opinion: 'Hunt no longer seems the sensible option'

Instant Opinion: 'Hunt no longer seems the sensible option'
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 2 July
2 Jul 2019
Hong Kong protests: Chinese media calls for ‘zero tolerance’

Hong Kong protests: Chinese media calls for ‘zero tolerance’
Territory’s leader Carrie Lam condemns protestors who occupied government building
2 Jul 2019
Police and protesters clash on Hong Kong anniversary

Police and protesters clash on Hong Kong anniversary
Tensions high after weeks of mass protests over extradition bill
1 Jul 2019
Alibaba files to list on stock exchange of Hong Kong

Alibaba files to list on stock exchange of Hong Kong
Share sale projected to raise up to $20 billion
14 Jun 2019
Hong Kong ‘Occupy’ activists found guilty

Hong Kong ‘Occupy’ activists found guilty
Nine leaders of the 2014 pro-democracy movement convicted of public nuisance in landmark verdict on free speech
10 Apr 2019
The world’s ten most expensive cities - and the cheapest

The world’s ten most expensive cities - and the cheapest
Three places tie for top spot in annual ranking of cost of living for first time ever
19 Mar 2019
Hong Kong plans to tackle wild boar invasion

Hong Kong plans to tackle wild boar invasion
Activists say illegal feeding to blame for increase of packs of wild pigs in the financial hub
11 Feb 2019
Real-life ‘Robin Hood’ rains banknotes on Hong Kong

Real-life ‘Robin Hood’ rains banknotes on Hong Kong
Man arrested after money thrown from rooftop in one of the region’s poorest districts
17 Dec 2018
China opens world’s longest sea-crossing bridge

China opens world’s longest sea-crossing bridge
President Xi opens 34-mile-long bridge linking Hong Kong and Macau to mainland
23 Oct 2018
Super Typhoon Mangkhut: millions directly in storm’s path

Super Typhoon Mangkhut: millions directly in storm’s path
Philippines begins mass evacuations amid fears of landslides and flash floods in 160mph winds
14 Sep 2018
Officials dismiss safety fears about world's longest bridge 

Officials dismiss safety fears about world's longest bridge
Parts of 34-mile bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai reportedly floating away
9 Apr 2018
‘Pigzilla’ raids bin just metres away from Hong Kong school

‘Pigzilla’ raids bin just metres away from Hong Kong school
Parents spotted the giant boar eating rubbish as they walked with their children
13 Feb 2018
Man dies at ‘haunted house’ in Hong Kong 

Man dies at ‘haunted house’ in Hong Kong
Local media report that the 21-year-old was struck by a ‘coffin’ at the Halloween-themed attraction
18 Sep 2017
Typhoon Hato kills 12 as it hits Hong Kong with 129mph gusts

Typhoon Hato kills 12 as it hits Hong Kong with 129mph gusts
Victims caught in submerged cars and more than 150 people are injured across southern China
24 Aug 2017