All news on the topic: Hong Kong

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Colombia: Son of Cali cartel boss involved in shark fin trafficking to Hong Kong
This is the story of the largest seizure of its kind ever made in Colombian territory, where a shipment of more than 3,400 shark fins, intended to be trafficked to Hong Kong...
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"Shadow fleet" of Russia: How businessman Roman Spiridonov helps bypass oil sanctions through Dubai
In December 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on 20 vessels considered part of the "shadow fleet of the Russian Federation."
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Man who bought banana art for 6.2 million dollars eats the fruit in Hong Kong
Last week, Mr Sun, founder of cryptocurrency platform Tron, made the winning bid at the Sotheby’s auction in New York.
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Jailed Hong Kong activist rejects charges, calling trial a "show trial," amid global outrage
Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai denies sedition charges as rights and campaign groups around the world call for his release
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Alleged Hong Kong crypto swindler linked to Singapore money laundering syndicate
Su Weiyi faces charges of theft in Hong Kong in relation to the 2022 collapse of the cryptocurrency platform Atom Asset Exchange.
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Press freedom watchdogs criticize Hong Kong for convicting editors of sedition
Media freedom advocates have condemned the guilty verdict handed down by a Hong Kong court to two reporters who now face up to two years in prison for articles criticizing the government.
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Former UK Supreme Court head resigns from media freedom role due to judicial work in Hong Kong
David Neuberger was part of court panel that dismissed appeal of Jimmy Lai and six other pro-democracy activists
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Hong Kong discovers first ecstasy manufacturing facility in 20 years
Hong Kong authorities announced the successful dismantling of a drug manufacturing facility specializing in ecstasy production and the arrest of its 19-year-old operator.
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Two British judges quit top Hong Kong court amid pro-China crackdown on dissent
It comes after a report by The Independent showing the judges were being paid £40,000 to sit on the court for up to a month at a time
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China accuses UK of false accusations against Chinese citizens
China accused Britain on Saturday of false accusation, "wanton stigmatisation" and arbitrary arrests after the unexplained death of a man charged with illegally assisting Hong Kong’s foreign intelligence service.
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Man charged with spying for China found dead in ‘unexplained’ circumstances
A former Royal Marine accused of spying on Hong Kong activists in Britain has died in unexplained circumstances in a park.
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Three men accused of aiding Hong Kong intelligence service appear in London court
Three men have been charged under the National Security Act with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service and foreign interference.
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UK police charge three men with helping Hong Kong’s foreign intelligence service
British police said on Monday three men had been charged with assisting Hong Kong’s foreign intelligence service after authorities made a series of arrests across England.
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David Beckham showed clear tell of tension during 1st public rejection in years
Lionel Messi not playing for Inter Miami during their pre-season friendly in Hong Kong led to local fans drowning out a post-match speech from David Beckham on the pitch
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Lionel Messi leaves Hong Kong government wanting answers as fans fume
Inter Miami failed to field Lionel Messi in an exhibition match held in Hong Kong due to injury which left the locals fuming and the government demanding answers
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Expats: release date, trailer and how to watch the Nicole Kidman drama for free
Nicole Kidman stars in and produces the limited drama series based on a best-selling novel
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Owner of superstar racehorse commissions special watch to honour champion
Money raised from sales of the special edition watch, which has the words ‘Golden Sixty, the pride of Hong Kong’ branded along its edge, will be donated to charity
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Hong Kong floods spark black weather warning as worst rain in 140 years kills 2
All activity in Hong Kong was forced to come to a halt after extreme rainfall turned the streets into rivers, leaving some roads heavily damaged while also stranding cars and sweeping people away
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Over 1.5m dehumidifiers recalled for starting fires - causing $168K of damage
These dehumidifiers - manufactured by China-based Gree Electric Appliances - are separate from the ones previously recalled from the manufacturer that may have been responsible for the death of four people
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Inside Daredevil's 'final conversation' before falling 68 floors to his death
Remi Lucidi, a French stunt photographer, was seen banging on the windows of the Trengunter Tower complex in Hong Kong before he slipped and plunged to his death
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Daredevil's four word reply to warning before he plummeted to his death
In one post from May, one commenter, Domenic Morace, predicted his death and said: "You will tell God why you risked your precious and only life for this"
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Daredevil's final Instagram post before he plummeted 68 floors to his death
Remi Lucidi, from France, tragically fell 68 floors to his death after he slipped attempting to take a selfie on a skyscraper in Hong Kong – and his poignant final Instagram post boasted of his love for the country's beauty
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Daredevil falls 68 floors to his death after he's 'trapped' on top of skyscraper
Frenchman Remi Lucidi, 30, was seen banging on the windows of the Trengunter Tower complex in Hong Kong moments before he slipped from the side of the building and fell to his death
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Woman held after model killed and dismembered with her head found in soup pot
Abby Choi, 28, disappeared in February and her dismembered legs were found three days later in a fridge in a makeshift butcher's workshop in Hong Kong
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Horrifying pics as massive fire tears through building in shopping district
Firefighters are battling a blaze early Friday that broke out at a construction site in the city of Hong Kong's popular shopping district
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