Four Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians are removed from power under new Chinese laws that disqualifies lawmakers deemed ‘a threat to national security’ Comes after Beijing ruled any politician can be removed without court approval Latest blow to democracy since imposition of sweeping security law in June China’s leaders have called it a ‘sword’ hanging over the head … Read more
A young Hong Kong activist has been detained under Beijing’s sweeping security law while he was allegedly trying to seek asylum at the US consulate. Tony Chung, 19, was led away from a coffee shop opposite the consulate in the city by unidentified men, the South China Morning Post reported, citing a staff reporter who … Read more
Up to one million people from Hong Kong could emigrate to the UK in the next five years under new visa arrangements, according to official estimates. Some 500,000 could arrive in the first year after the visa becomes available in January, the estimations from Home Office officials suggest. Plans were set out to allow British … Read more
A Hong Kong teacher has been disqualified for allegedly promoting the city’s independence from China in class and discussing freedom of speech with their pupils. The Education Bureau said the unnamed teacher had been struck off for ‘deliberately disseminating pro-independence messages’, a move hailed by the authorities as a blow against ‘black sheep’ working in the … Read more
‘Perfect’ diamond goes up for auction at $33 million: Flawless 102-carat white diamond goes under the hammer in Hong Kong Rare 102.39-carat diamond will go up for auction at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong The flawless gem is expected to fetch between $12 million to $30 million Only seven such diamonds over 100 carats have previously … Read more
EXCLUSIVE – Hazmat-suited officials detain BA cabin crew in Hong Kong forcing them into coronavirus quarantine camp after one of them tests positive… but the pilots are allowed to jet home Crew escorted from hotel by hazmat-suited enforcers who took them to bus Their minimalist porta cabin accommodation consists of barracks-style beds Ellie Freeman, stewardess … Read more
Graff Diamonds, £40m, 2009 The Graff Diamonds heist is thought to be the biggest jewellery raid in Britain and is among one of the smartest in history, according to The Week. At 4.40pm on August 6, 2009, two sharply dressed men posing as customers entered the premises of Graff Diamonds in New Bond Street, London … Read more
Rare pink dolphins return to Hong Kong waters after coronavirus lockdown halted ferry traffic Sightings of vulnerable Chinese white dolphins have risen by 30% since March Boat and ferry travel were first suspended in the region in the same month With the lull in water travel, scientists have been able to study how the dolphins … Read more
Perfect diamond can be your best friend… for $30million: Sotheby’s will auction flawless 102-carat white diamond in Hong Kong on October 5 The 102.39-carat diamond is expected to fetch $12 million to $30 million It will go under the hammer at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong on October 5 Only seven such diamonds over 100 carats have … Read more
Hong Kong protest graffiti aimed at Chinese President Xi Jinping is ‘blurred out’ on Google’s Street View Map ‘due to an an algorithm error’ Pictures show the slogan that read: ‘Xi Jinping must die for the sake of the world’ The graffiti was blurred on the Google Street View Map, local media said Another pro-democracy … Read more