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Divided Democrats dealt blow in Hong Kong polls, party leader resigns
The leader of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party resigned Monday after the party performed poorly in weekend legislative elections, despite a high turnout and strong support for full democracy. The results give the pro-democracy camp the “critical minority” it needs to veto constitutional amendments ahead of a key debate about universal…
Hong Kong relents on patriotism classes on poll eve
Hong Kong’s government on Saturday backed down on a plan to force children to take Chinese patriotism classes, after thousands took to the streets in protest ahead of legislative polls. Organisers said 120,000 protesters rallied outside the government headquarters late Friday but police put the number at 36,000, a marked…
Hong Kong goes to the polls amid China tensions
HONG KONG: Hong Kong goes to the polls on Sunday to elect a new legislature that will lay the ground rules for direct elections, amid growing disquiet over mainland China’s hold over the former British colony. The vote is taking place against a steady drumbeat of protests, fueled by resentment…
Hong Kong sex workers complain that police officers push for free services
In a Hong Kong tower block prostitutes in one-room brothels sell themselves for as little as US $40 a time and are often exploited by triad gangsters and abusive clients. But an increasing number of sex workers, particularly migrants from mainland China, are complaining about the behaviour of the police supposed to enforce…
Japan prepares to deport pro-China island activists
Japan was readying to deport 14 people it arrested after pro-China activists landed on a disputed island, reports said Thursday, in what was being seen as an attempt to defuse a growing row. The day after historical wounds were torn open on the anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender…
Urban farming springs up on rooftops in hyper-crowded Hong Kong
On the rooftop of a tower block above the hustle and bustle of teeming Hong Kong, dedicated growers tend to their organic crops in a vegetable garden. Against a backdrop of skyscrapers and jungle-clad hills, earth-filled boxes are spread out on the roof of the 14-storey building, where a wide…
Chinese farmer fights to save Hong Kong’s last incense plantation from poachers
He may not be able to resuscitate Hong Kong’s long-dead incense trade but entrepreneur Chan Koon-wing is at least hoping to save the tree that gave the city its name centuries ago. Chan returned to the southern Chinese city from his adopted home in Northern Ireland four years ago to…
Hong Kong officials warn residents of toxic air pollution
Hong Kong choked under the worst smog ever recorded in the city Thursday, with residents warned to stay indoors, away from the blanket of toxic haze, officials said. Air pollutant readings broke records going back to 1999, except for levels reached when a natural dust storm hit the southern Chinese…
Hong Kong forced to undergo ‘patriotism’ classes
Hong Kong on Monday vowed to push ahead with patriotism classes despite mass protests over what parents and teachers call Chinese brainwashing. Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying offered a new round of consultations with parents after up to 90,000 people protested against the plans at the weekend. But he ruled out…
Scores injured as typhoon lashes Hong Kong
Scores of people were injured and trees were ripped from the ground as a typhoon lashed Hong Kong packing winds in excess of 140 kilometers (87 miles) an hour, officials said Tuesday. Authorities issued a hurricane warning for the first time since 1999 as Typhoon Vicente roared to within 100…
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