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Lawmakers gather for opening session of Legco term, but several are in quarantine or have been urged to stay away after attending Wan Chai birthday bash.
Lawmakers gather for opening session of Legco term, but several are in quarantine or have been urged to stay away after attending Wan Chai birthday bash.
Pro-establishment politicians win every seat in the revamped legislature bar one after Beijing-led electoral overhaul.
Pro-establishment politicians win every seat in the revamped legislature bar one after Beijing-led electoral overhaul.
Counting of ballots begins at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and is expected to last into early Monday morning.
Counting of ballots begins at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and is expected to last into early Monday morning.
As older people headed to polling stations to support candidates they say will ensure order after the 2019 protests, younger residents used the day – and the free public transport – to do something fun, arguing the poll was meaningless.
As older people headed to polling stations to support candidates they say will ensure order after the 2019 protests, younger residents used the day – and the free public transport – to do something fun, arguing the poll was meaningless.
Total of 153 candidates vying for 90 seats in geographical, functional and Election Committee constituencies, but only 20 will be filled through direct elections.
Total of 153 candidates vying for 90 seats in geographical, functional and Election Committee constituencies, but only 20 will be filled through direct elections.
First recorded in South Africa, the B.1.1.529 variant has caused Covid-19 cases in a growing number of countries.
First recorded in South Africa, the B.1.1.529 variant has caused Covid-19 cases in a growing number of countries.
This year’s crackdown on China edtech was swift and brutal, especially after the sector reaped huge gains during last year’s Covid lockdowns when students studied at home.
This year’s crackdown on China edtech was swift and brutal, especially after the sector reaped huge gains during last year’s Covid lockdowns when students studied at home.
Chip maker SMIC, China’s top foundry, still faces challenges in closing the technology gap.
Chip maker SMIC, China’s top foundry, still faces challenges in closing the technology gap.
Men's marathon was won by Wong Kai-lok, with Christy Yiu taking first place in the women's race. Some competitors say they were stopped from running because of logos, slogans on their clothing.
Men's marathon was won by Wong Kai-lok, with Christy Yiu taking first place in the women's race. Some competitors say they were stopped from running because of logos, slogans on their clothing.
National team players allowed to train four times during 14-day quarantine after tournaments in Canada.
National team players allowed to train four times during 14-day quarantine after tournaments in Canada.
Housing and land formed focus of speech topping two hours.
Housing and land formed focus of speech topping two hours.
City leader expected to focus on housing and land supply in speech topping two hours.
City leader expected to focus on housing and land supply in speech topping two hours.
Clockenflap organisers admit defeat, citing recently tightened rules on running large-scale outdoor events and continuing restrictions on international travel to Hong Kong.
Clockenflap organisers admit defeat, citing recently tightened rules on running large-scale outdoor events and continuing restrictions on international travel to Hong Kong.
Young protesters have converged on the working-class area every night for the past seven weeks, taking on the authorities amid clouds of tear gas.
Young protesters have converged on the working-class area every night for the past seven weeks, taking on the authorities amid clouds of tear gas.
Didi’s top three executives, who hold more than 50 per cent of the voting rights, are under scrutiny, with co-founder Jean Liu’s role possibly being changed, sources say.
Didi’s top three executives, who hold more than 50 per cent of the voting rights, are under scrutiny, with co-founder Jean Liu’s role possibly being changed, sources say.
Thai politics has been reshaped by the coronavirus pandemic as well as the youth-led pro-democracy movement that has loosened the grip of old loyalties.
Thai politics has been reshaped by the coronavirus pandemic as well as the youth-led pro-democracy movement that has loosened the grip of old loyalties.
Hong Kong’s ‘Little Fish’ has businesses offering rewards and discounts to Hong Kong fans inspired by her Tokyo Olympics silver medal.
Hong Kong’s ‘Little Fish’ has businesses offering rewards and discounts to Hong Kong fans inspired by her Tokyo Olympics silver medal.
Hong Kong's Siobhan Haughey sets another Asian record in 52.70 seconds, after earlier smashing her personal best en route to historic silver medal in 200m freestyle final.
Hong Kong's Siobhan Haughey sets another Asian record in 52.70 seconds, after earlier smashing her personal best en route to historic silver medal in 200m freestyle final.
Goals galore in Yokohama as China suffer embarrassing end to their group campaign with the Dutch running out 8-2 winners.
Goals galore in Yokohama as China suffer embarrassing end to their group campaign with the Dutch running out 8-2 winners.
Edgar Cheung Ka-long and Tse Ying-suet carry Hong Kong's flag into the Olympic Stadium during opening ceremony, as Japanese Emperor Naruhito declares Games open.
Edgar Cheung Ka-long and Tse Ying-suet carry Hong Kong's flag into the Olympic Stadium during opening ceremony, as Japanese Emperor Naruhito declares Games open.
The Observatory issued an amber rainstorm alert at 11.40am, warning flooding could occur in low-lying or poorly drained areas.
The Observatory issued an amber rainstorm alert at 11.40am, warning flooding could occur in low-lying or poorly drained areas.
Protesters are angry at the Thai government’s Covid-19 response and slow vaccine roll-out as the country experiences a deadly resurgence in cases.
Protesters are angry at the Thai government’s Covid-19 response and slow vaccine roll-out as the country experiences a deadly resurgence in cases.
A proposed trip to Tianjin by US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman depends on guaranteed access to power and protocols being followed.
A proposed trip to Tianjin by US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman depends on guaranteed access to power and protocols being followed.
Known for his frequent postings to social media, Elon Musk testified under oath during a trial over the electric carmaker’s controversial 2016 acquisition of Solar City.
Known for his frequent postings to social media, Elon Musk testified under oath during a trial over the electric carmaker’s controversial 2016 acquisition of Solar City.
The president speaks for more than an hour, stressing the party’s role in China’s past, present and future.
The president speaks for more than an hour, stressing the party’s role in China’s past, present and future.
Officer, 28, was stabbed in the back outside Sogo department store in Causeway Bay; suspect turned weapon on himself.
Officer, 28, was stabbed in the back outside Sogo department store in Causeway Bay; suspect turned weapon on himself.
Xi says centenary marks significant date of the 'glorious journey after 100 years of struggle'.
Xi says centenary marks significant date of the 'glorious journey after 100 years of struggle'.
City leader awards a record 746 honours, with dozens going to members of the police force.
City leader awards a record 746 honours, with dozens going to members of the police force.
Public cautioned to be prepared for changes in weather with tropical cyclone centred about 500km away, Observatory says.
Public cautioned to be prepared for changes in weather with tropical cyclone centred about 500km away, Observatory says.
Demanding hours persist at Chinese tech giants and start-ups, where employees describe a culture that glorifies unquestioned dedication to work and looks down upon attempts to maintain a work-life balance.
Demanding hours persist at Chinese tech giants and start-ups, where employees describe a culture that glorifies unquestioned dedication to work and looks down upon attempts to maintain a work-life balance.