Hong Kong businessman pays almost US$1 million for parking space
October 25, 2019 | 09:33
Hong Kong might be heading for recession after months of violent protests but that hasn't stopped one businessman from forking out almost US$1 million for a parking spot.
Hong Kong stocks dive as protests rumble, China anger builds
August 13, 2019 | 18:06
Hong Kong stocks tumbled on Tuesday (Aug 13) as protests that have jolted the city for more than two months fuel political and economic uncertainty, with China's growing frustration leading to worries it will take a tougher line with the standoff.
Hong Kong protesters kick off airport rally
August 09, 2019 | 17:09
Pro-democracy activists kicked off three days of rallies at Hong Kong's airport on Friday (Aug 9), hoping to win international support from arriving passengers as the protests that have rocked the city enter a third month.
Masked Hong Kong protesters hold rare press conference
August 06, 2019 | 16:01
Three masked youngsters from Hong Kong's anti-government movement took the unusual step on Tuesday (Aug 6) of holding a press conference to demand democracy, liberty and equality and condemn the city's pro-Beijing leaders.
Hong Kong financial workers stage flash protest
August 02, 2019 | 11:26
Hundreds of financial workers braved pouring rain to gather in central Hong Kong Thursday (Aug 1), giving that sector's support to mass protests that have roiled the territory for weeks.
Hong Kong leader apologises after 2 million protesters take to streets
June 17, 2019 | 10:51
About 2 million protesters choked Hong Kong's streets in a powerful rebuke of a reviled extradition law, organisers said on Sunday (Jun 16), piling pressure on the city's embattled pro-Beijing leader who apologised for causing "conflict" but refused to step down.
Asian markets retreat as protests batter Hong Kong
June 13, 2019 | 09:16
Asian markets fell on Wednesday (Jul 12) after two days of healthy gains, with Hong Kong the worst performer - sinking two per cent as a huge anti-government protest paralysed key roads in the city before turning violent.
Trump hopes Hong Kong protesters 'work it out' with China
June 13, 2019 | 08:51
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Jun 12) he understands Hong Kong protesters who have risen up against plans to allow extraditions to China, but hopes they can "work it out" with Beijing.
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