Facebook has confirmed it has suspended processing demands for user data from Hong Kong authorities following the introduction of a new Beijing-imposed national security law. A spokesperson for the social… »
The pro-democracy politician, continuing the fight from abroad, says the international front is key Three years ago, Nathan Law was jailed for several months over his role in pro-democracy “umbrella… »
Campaigner Simon Cheng, granted asylum in UK, says shadow parliament would send ‘clear signal’ to Beijing Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are discussing a plan to create an unofficial parliament-in-exile to… »
Education secretary to publish guidance for primary and secondary schools on how to deal with Covid-19 outbreaks Oxford offers best hope of vaccine this year, MPs told Leicester outbreak driven… »
Chinese ambassador says UK offer breaches international law, after UK foreign secretary admits it cannot force Beijing to let citizens leave China has said the UK has no right to… »
Education secretary to publish guidance for primary and secondary schools on how to deal with Covid-19 outbreaks Coronavirus – latest global updates See all our coronavirus coverage 9.00am BST Handing… »
Police make first arrest since new law comes into force after man held Hong Kong Independence flag in protest Protests break out as China says new law will allow extraditions… »
Campaigners fear ‘disturbing’ legislation aimed at quashing protests will target them Hong Kong activists have deleted social media profiles and closed down campaign groups after Beijing passed a new security… »
Hong Kong, South Korea and Australia vow to get residents back to school and work in coming days as they revive their economies Coronavirus – latest updates See all our… »
OneDegree, the Hong Kong-based insurance technology startup, launched its first product today, a line of medical plans for pets called Pawfect Care. The company will introduce other products, including cyber… »
Neat, a Hong Kong-based fintech startup, announced today that it has raised a $11 million Series A to help small businesses do cross-border banking. The round was led by Pacific… »
All non-essential workers in Spain ‘must stay at home’ and Trump considers New York quarantine. Follow the latest updates Coronavirus latest: at a glance Deaths in Italy pass 10,000 Patients… »
Trump invokes Defence Protection Act; Syria introduces travel restrictions; The UK, Spain, Italy see biggest daily rise in deaths. Follow the latest updates Coronavirus latest: at a glance Italy records… »
As the region battles a second wave of infections, people who have had contact with confirmed cases are being herded into confinement Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus… »
The number of international tourist arrivals is expected to drop sharply this year, the World Tourism Organization has said, reversing a previous forecast of a substantial increase. The United Nations… »
Second person in Britain tests positive without having recently travelled abroad Coronavirus – latest updates A patient in Essex has become the second person in the UK to test positive… »
Xi Jinping makes rare appearance at Beijing hospital as nervous global investors turn to safe havens like gold. Follow updates live ‘Come back soon’: coronavirus wreaks havoc on global tourism… »
Police detain 400 and fire teargas as anti-government protests continue into 2020 A huge New Year’s Day march in Hong Kong has ended in mass arrests and street clashes as… »
Beijing says ‘US plot doomed to fail’ after legislation approved that threatens sanctions if officials abuse human rights Donald Trump has signed into law legislation backing pro-democracy protesters in Hong… »
Alibaba share price increased as much as 7.7% during its first morning of trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Soon after the market opened, the shares climbed from their… »
Carrie Lam says she will respect vote in which pro-democracy politicians are set to win control of 17 out of 18 councils Hong Kong’s voters have delivered an unprecedented landslide… »
Residents stand in long queues to have their say in polls expected to be a proxy referendum on pro-democracy campaign Hong Kong residents have turned out in unprecedented numbers for… »
Simon Cheng, who worked at consulate, alleges repeated mental and physical abuse A former employee of the British consulate in Hong Kong has alleged he was tortured while being detained… »
Hundreds trapped inside Polytechnic as demonstrators try to break campus siege Hong Kong police have fought running battles with protesters trying to break a security cordon around a university in… »
Police pulled back after attempted dawn raid on Polytechnic University was met with fire Full story: Police attempt to storm university after battle with protesters 1.25am GMT Hong Kong Free… »
Police earlier threatened to use live rounds on ‘rioters’ who used lethal weapons such as molotov cocktails against them Hong Kong protest latest updates: riot police storm Polytechnic University after… »
Police threaten to use live rounds on ‘rioters’ who use lethal weapons such as molotov cocktails against them Violence between riot police and protesters reached new heights on Sunday as… »
Unrest continues to escalate as protesters fight police from barricaded campus Riot police and protesters waged a day-long battle at a university in Hong Kong on Sunday, as police fired… »
Carrie Lam’s ban on face masks provokes wave of fear and fury ahead of march on Sunday Hong Kong’s metro system has been suspended and many of its banks and… »
Thousands hit the streets, crowds set fire to stations and police fire live ammunition Thousands of people swept into the streets of Hong Kong for a night of violent protests… »
Six-month placements aim to help those hardest hit by the Covid-19 lockdown Summer statement – the key announcements Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Rishi Sunak will… »
The daily updates on COVID-19 outbreaks, tragic stories of related fatalities, and our narrowed scope of life due to lockdown have all put the concept of mortality — and for… »
