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· Carl Samson
Hong Kong voids visa of Chinese scientist behind world’s first gene-edited babies
Just hours after announcing his plan to conduct research in Hong Kong, Chinese scientist He Jiankui saw his work visa revoked on Tuesday. He, the biophysicist who created the world’s first gene-edited babies, was released from prison in April 2022 after serving three years for…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong star Jacqueline Wong makes entertainment comeback years after cheating scandal
Hong Kong star Jacqueline Wong has returned to the entertainment industry with a new music release after a four-year hiatus. The popular actress, who stayed under the radar since her high-profile cheating scandal, released her new song “Crown Me” on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. The…
· Iris Jung
Chow Yun-fat, 67, completes 6-mile Hong Kong run in 1 hour
Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat participated in the 25th Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on Sunday. The 67-year-old screen legend began the race — which, despite being called a marathon, was actually 10 kilometers (approximately 6 miles) — at 5:40 a.m. and completed the race…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hong Kong billionaire fugitive auctions Hermès bags for over $3 million
Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau sold 77 luxury handbags for 25.2 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately $3.2 million) in a recent online auction. The collection was the largest single-owner handbag sale in Asia’s auction market, according to auction house Sotheby’s.
· Michelle De Pacina
Hong Kong court makes landmark ruling allowing registration of gender change without surgery
Hong Kong’s highest court has ruled in favor of allowing transgender people to change their gender identity on government-issued ID cards without having to undergo full reassignment surgery. On Monday, the Court of Final Appeal unanimously sided with transgender activist Henry…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Simpsons’ episode referencing China’s ‘forced labor camps’ removed in Hong Kong by Disney
An episode from “The Simpsons” has been banned in Hong Kong due to its reference to labor camps in China. The episode, titled “One Angry Lisa,” included a line referencing China’s “forced labor camps.”
· Ines Shin
Hong Kong campaign to give away over 500,000 plane tickets in bid to revive tourism
Hong Kong is offering free airline tickets, spending vouchers and special events in their efforts to bring travelers back after COVID-19 travel restrictions were lifted. On Thursday, Hong Kong leader John Lee launched the $2 billion “Hello Hong Kong” travel revitalization plan…
· Ines Shin
Hong Kong star Andy Lau says he drinks 20 cups of coffee a day, including before bed
Hong Kong actor Andy Lau says he drinks more than 20 cups of coffee per day as it puts him at ease and even helps him sleep at night. The 61-year-old actor, singer and film producer recently appeared on the Douyin program “Opening Remarks” to promote his latest movie, “The…
· Isa Peralta
Shake Shack Hong Kong to release limited-time Lunar New Year ‘Hot Honey Menu’
Shake Shack Hong Kong is setting the bar high with its special “Hot Honey Menu” for the Lunar New Year. On Thursday, Hypefoods posted a photo of the upcoming menu items on Instagram.
· Bryan Ke
Miss Hong Kong slammed online for roasting marshmallows over gas stove
Social media users are criticizing Miss Hong Kong 2022 winner Denice Lam for attempting to roast marshmallows over her gas stove. Lam, the 28-year-old daughter of former TVB star Wilson Lam, shared her controversial attempt to make “BBQ marshmallows” on Instagram on Christmas…
· Ines Shin
Hong Kong drops major COVID restrictions amid push for tourism
Before you read: COVID cases skyrocket in China following easing of zero-COVID policy CCTV captures moment Chinese doctor collapses from exhaustion amid massive COVID resurgence Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong lift COVID-19 restrictions on inbound travelers after more than 2 years…
· Bryan Ke
Google slammed by Hong Kong leaders for refusing to remove protest anthem from search results
Before you read: China’s Game-Changing National Security Law Passes in Hong Kong
· Editorial Staff
Former Hong Kong TV host ignites criticism for Christmas trees decorated with Hermès boxes
Priscilla Ku Kei-kwan, a former Hong Kong actor and TV host, ignited criticism online after sharing pictures online of her two Christmas trees decorated with Hermès ornaments and boxes. On Dec. 4, Ku posted pictures of the trees on Instagram.
· Michelle De Pacina
Journalist jailed for waving British-Hong Kong flag during China national anthem
Paula Leung, a 42-year-old Hong Kong journalist, was jailed after waving a British-Hong Kong flag when China’s national anthem was played at an Olympic award ceremony in July 2021. On Thursday, the Kwun Tong magistrates’ court sent Leung to prison for three months. The…
· Carl Samson
‘He abused my country, my leader’: Chinese diplomat says pulling Hong Kong protester’s hair was his ‘duty’
Chinese Consul-General Zheng Xiyuan admitted to pulling the hair of Hong Kong protester Bob Chan during the scuffle that ensued at the Chinese consulate in Manchester, England, on Sunday. Viral videos of the incident show Chan being dragged into the consulate’s grounds, where he…
· Carl Samson
China’s chief UK diplomat in Manchester involved in assault of Hong Kong protester at consulate
Chinese Consul-General Zheng Xiyuan has confirmed his involvement in the violence that erupted in Beijing’s consulate in Manchester, England, on Sunday. The chaos, which was caught on now-viral security footage, ensued as pro-Hong Kong democracy protesters marching outside the…
· Editorial Staff
Videos emerge of Hong Kong protester dragged into Chinese consulate in UK and beaten
A Hong Kong pro-democracy protester, only identified as Bob, was beaten up at the Chinese consulate in Manchester, England, on Sunday afternoon. In videos of the incident that have recently surfaced online, the victim, who was protesting outside the consulate, can be seen being…
· Khier Casino
Hong Kong acting legend Tony Leung says he wants to play a serial killer, star in K-dramas
Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai told reporters at the 27th Busan International Film Festival that he would like to star in Korean dramas. Leung, 60, was presented the Asian Cineaste of the Year award during the South Korean festival on Thursday for his work with directors…
· Bryan Ke
Los Angeles-Hong Kong business class fare reaches $13,000 after quarantine requirements dropped
Hong Kong saw a massive surge of inbound and outbound travelers after Chief Executive John Lee uplifted its mandatory COVID-19 hotel quarantine protocol last week. Travel agency Trip.com reportedly saw a 400% increase in outbound bookings on Sept. 24 and Sept. 25 compared to the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong lift COVID-19 restrictions on inbound travelers after more than 2 years
On Thursday, Japan’s government announced that the country would be reopening its borders to all individual tourists starting on Oct. 11. Taiwan also announced its plan to remove inbound quarantine for international arrivals by Oct. 13. Similarly, the Hong Kong government…