Hong Kong court rejects protesters' appeal against injunctions

2014-11-13 21:25:01

Hong Kong's high court Thursday refused to hear an appeal by Occupy Central protesters against injunctions to clear the barricades in occupied areas of Mong Kok.

HK to play unique role in advancing China-ASEAN cooperation

2014-11-11 18:50:21

Hong Kong will play a unique role in promoting China-ASEAN cooperation and helping bring bilateral relations to a new and higher level, a senior Hong Kong entrepreneur said ahead of an ASEAN summit slated for Wednesday and Thursday.

Hong Kong police ready to aid enforce injunction: official

2014-11-11 15:41:54

Hong Kong's Acting Chief Executive Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said on Tuesday that police are prepared to help enforce the injunction in protest areas, abide by the High Court instructions.

Investors welcome program's launch

2014-11-11 07:30:06

The go-ahead of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program sent share prices in the two exchanges soaring, as investors were excited that the long wait for the program was over.

President Xi lends support for HK

2014-11-10 05:02:15

President Xi Jinping on Sunday voiced support for Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying and his government's efforts to safeguard the rule of law and maintain social order in Hong Kong.

Former HK chief executive calls on students to end Occupy movement

2014-11-09 09:19:16

Hong Kong's former Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa on Saturday called on protesting students here to end their Occupy movement and go back to classroom.

Mainlanders' visits to Taiwan surpass10m

2014-11-08 15:57:33

Visits of Chinese mainlanders to Taiwan have surpassed 10 million since the Taiwan tourism market was opened to mainland tourists in 2008, latest data showed.

HK eyes treasury crown

2014-11-07 15:41:21

Against a backdrop of the yuan's internationalization and more mainland enterprises eyeing overseas forays, Hong Kong has been urged to fortify its strengths to cement its status as Asia's corporate treasury activities center. Oswald Chan examines the opportunities and challenges ahead.

HK chief executive to attend APEC meeting

2014-11-06 20:41:04

Hong Kong Chief Executive C Y Leung will leave for Beijing on Saturday to attend the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2014 Leaders' Week and other related meetings.

HK's top universities reject mainland English test

2014-11-05 15:29:05

The Chinese mainland's College English Test, known as CET, will not be accepted by two of Hong Kong's top universities this year when they examine applicants' English skills, China's Southern Metropolis Daily reported Wednesday.

HK's success against sars offers useful lessons

2014-11-04 07:51:06

The SARS outbreak of 2003 put Hong Kong on the front line of a global health crisis - and the city's ultimately successful war on the virus offers lessons for those now battling Ebola.

HK protest funding questioned

2014-10-31 07:53:55

Lawmakers and anti-occupation groups are calling for a probe into alleged donations from external entities to foment and maintain the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.