Hong Kong Revokes Passports Of Six Pro-Democracy Activists

12 Jun 2024

Under the newly established domestic security law, Hong Kong authorities have revoked the passports of six pro-democracy activists, who are living in exile overseas, calling them 'lawless wanted criminals.' Besides, terminating their travel documents, the establishment has also prohibited these six people from indulging in any business deals in Hong...

Xiaohongshu Influences Hong Kong Tourism with Experience-Based Travel

08 Jun 2024

Xiaohongshu, a popular social media platform in mainland China, is reshaping Hong Kong’s tourism landscape by emphasizing cultural experiences over shopping. With over 200 million monthly active users, as reported by the South China Morning Post, the app guides tourists to unconventional destinations and promotes authentic experiences. Tourists like Wei...

New Speed Sleeper Trains To Be Launched, Cuts Beijing-Hong Kong Travel Time In Half

05 Jun 2024

To enhance its connections with mainland China, a new high-speed sleeper train service will be introduced to reduce travel time between Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai. Beginning on June 15, this train will decrease travel time between Hong Kong and Beijing to 12.5 hours, from more than a full day...

Hong Kong Police Arrests Street Artist Ahead Of Tiananmen Square Massacre Anniversary

04 Jun 2024

Chinese law enforcement on Monday recently arrested a street artist from Hong Kong's Causeway Bay, ahead of mere hours before the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. Street Artist Sanmu Chen got arrested near Victoria Park, where commemoration of 1989 Tiananmen Square incident takes place. But with new security...

Hong Kong’s Largest National Security Case: Pro-Democracy Activists Convicted

30 May 2024

The Hong Kong Court delivered a significant verdict in what's considered the city's largest national security case, convicting over a dozen pro-democracy activists of subversion charges, as reported by CNN. This decision stems from Hong Kong's most extensive national security trial post-Beijing's crackdown with its national security law. Fourteen politicians...

Hong Kong: Six Held Under ‘Controversial’ New National Security Law

28 May 2024

In the first use of the newly enacted national security law, six individuals were arrested by Hong Kong police on Tuesday for social media posts considered "seditious" by authorities, CNN reported. The national security police arrested six people, including a woman currently in prison, on suspicion of committing acts with...

Hong Kong: YouTube To Block Access To Protest Song Videos Following Court Ruling

16 May 2024

YouTube announced its decision to block access in Hong Kong to videos featuring performances of the banned protest song "Glory to Hong Kong." The move comes after Hong Kong's Court of Appeal ruled the song illegal to sing or play in the city, stating that the song's composer intended it...

YouTube to Block Access to Protest Song Videos in Hong Kong After Court Verdict

16 May 2024

YouTube has announced its decision to restrict access to videos featuring performances of the banned protest song "Glory to Hong Kong" in Hong Kong. This move follows a ruling by Hong Kong's Court of Appeal, which deemed the song illegal to sing or play in the city, asserting that its...

Hong Kong Court Bans Protest Anthem ‘Glory to Hong Kong’

08 May 2024

Hong Kong's appeal court on Wednesday accepted the Hong Kong government's request, to ban a popular protest song “Glory to Hong Kong”. This song was often sung by demonstrators during anti-government protest in 2019. Later, it was also mistakenly played as an anthem at an international sporting event in place...

India to investigate MDH, Everest spice ban in Hong Kong

23 Apr 2024

India's commerce and industry ministry has launched an inquiry into the reported ban on certain spices produced by Indian companies like MDH and Everest in Singapore and Hong Kong. Following recent actions by food regulators in these countries, the ministry is seeking detailed information on the banned spices and the...