Hong Kong to end quarantine after outcry from firms, residents Move to lift travel restriction comes amid fears the former British colony is losing its competitive edge. Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2022
Hong Kong to cut hotel quarantine as China shows support Hong Kong wants to relax Covid rules like mandatory hotel quarantine that have made travel difficult for nearly three years, Chief Executive John Lee said Tuesday, as mainland officials signalled their approval. Bangkok Post · Sep 20, 2022
Hong Kong leader ‘exploring’ easing of controversial COVID curbs John Lee says changes to controversial hotel quarantine scheme should not cause “chaos or confusion”. Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2022
Hong Kong flags COVID quarantine policy change, wants an orderly opening-up Hong Kong said on Tuesday it aims to make an announcement soon on its controversial COVID-19 hotel quarantine policy for all arrivals, as it wants to keep the city connected with the rest of the world and allow an "orderly opening-up". Reuters · Sep 20, 2022
Hong Kong leader proposes 'reverse quarantine' for China travel Hong Kong hopes to introduce "reverse quarantine" for people going to mainland China as the financial hub seeks to open up to the neigbouring technology city of Shenzhen after months of restrictions, the city leader said on Thursday. Reuters · Sep 1, 2022
Hong Kong leader cancels China trip in blow to reopening hopes John Lee had been due to visit Shenzhen and Guangzhou to discuss ways to resume travel with the Chinese mainland. Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2022
Hong Kong to ease quarantine restrictions for travelers Government officials in Hong Kong announced it would ease quarantine restrictions for international travelers visiting the region. Tribune News Service · Aug 15, 2022
Cornwall mining industry playing 'big part' in A30 upgrade The road is expected to be open to traffic in the winter of 2023 Birmingham Post · Aug 9, 2022
Alibaba, JD Surge Over 3% As Earnings Come Into Focus: Hong Kong Traders Shrug Off Pelosi-Linked Taiwan Tensions Shares of Alibaba and JD.com rose over 3% in Wednesday morning opening trade, with Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index also beginning on a positive note, gaining 0.91%. Alibaba is set to release its June-quarter earnings on Thursday. Benzinga · Aug 3, 2022
Shocking moment huge screen crushes dancer on stage during performance A back-up dancer for the Cantopop boy band Mirror is in intensive care while another is being treated following the gig in Hong Kong Irish Mirror · Jul 29, 2022
Government should encourage smokers to turn to vapes instead, poll says ALMOST half of Scots think Holyrood should encourage cigarette smokers to switch to vapes, a poll has suggested, after a consultation called on… The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2022
Almost half of Scots think smokers should be urged to vape instead, according to poll According to the new survey for the Scottish Grocers' Federation, 45 per cent said they tended to agree or strongly agree that the Government should encourage tobacco smokers to switch to e-cigarettes Edinburgh Live · Jul 25, 2022
Scottish Government should encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes, poll suggests The survey comes after a consultation proposing in-store promotional displays of e-cigarettes to be banned. Daily Record · Jul 24, 2022
Hong Kong leader defends health code plans to combat COVID Hong Kong's leader is defending the city’s plans to implement health codes that would more accurately restrict the movements of inbound travelers and people infected with COVID-19 The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022 Shanghai, Beijing order new round of mass COVID-19 testing Residents of parts of Shanghai and Beijing have been ordered to undergo further rounds of COVID-19 testing following the discovery of new cases in the two cities
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022 Hong Kong's John Lee stresses balance in easing quarantine Hong Kong’s new leader John Lee says he will work on easing restrictions for travelers while balancing the risks of a coronavirus outbreak overwhelming the health care system
The Times of India · Jul 4, 2022 China Covid outbreaks widen as mass testing finds more cases BEIJING: China’s virus cases continued to climb over the weekend with hundreds of infections detected in Anhui province, where two counties were already in lockdown.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2022 Xi Jinping in Covid scare during Hong Kong handover trip Hong Kong legislator tests positive after meeting Chinese president, and city-wide testing begins in Macau to contain its worst outbreak
ABC News · Jul 1, 2022 How Hong Kong's small business owners are helping protesters in this Beijing-ruled city For three years, Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters have been inked by tattoo artist Kirian. She uses iconic symbols in her designs to preserve Hongkongers' memories of a tumultuous time.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022 Xi Jinping hails China’s rule over Hong Kong on 25th anniversary of handover Chinese president says ‘one country, two systems’ will endure and democracy flourishes after unprecedented unpicking of freedoms
Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2022 Xi Jinping defends China’s rule of Hong Kong in 25th handover anniversary Xi Jinping has defended China against accusations that it is undermining freedoms promised to Hong Kong since its handover 25 years ago.
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022 Timeline: Hong Kong under 25 years of Chinese rule Hong Kong has marked the 25th anniversary of its handover from British to Chinese rule
Axios · Jul 1, 2022 China's Xi defends Hong Kong clampdown during visit marking 25th anniversary of handover "It is a universal rule in the world that political power must be in the hands of patriots," Xi said.
WEKU · Jul 1, 2022 Xi defends vision of Hong Kong while marking 25-year anniversary of handover China's president says the "one country, two systems" framework is working — even as recent changes have all but eliminated dissenting voices in the territory.
Reuters · Jul 1, 2022 Enforcer of Hong Kong security law sworn in as city's new leader China's president Xi Jinping on Friday swore in John Lee, 64, as the city's next chief executive - the first security policy expert to run the China-ruled international financial hub since its handover from Britain in 1997.