Tag: Asia
China’s Hope for Peaceful Coexistence with US Amid Trump’s Victory in Presidential Election
China expressed its hope for peaceful coexistence with the United States as Donald Trump appeared to be heading towards a victory over Kamala Harris in the presidential election. The foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning...
Observatory Cancels Typhoon Signals as Toraji Weakens – RTHK
The Observatory made an announcement early Friday morning that all tropical cyclone warning signals have been cancelled due to Typhoon Toraji weakening and no longer posing a threat to Hong Kong. However, the Observatory...
China releases Taiwan boat captain after 4 months detention for illegal fishing
A Taiwanese fishing boat captain who was detained in China for over four months on charges of illegal fishing has been released after paying a fine, according to Taiwan's coast guard. The boat, named...
Justice for Domestic Worker Raped by Hong Kong Employer
Anushka, a domestic worker from India who moved to Hong Kong in 2021, never expected the tragic turn her life would take. After being raped by her employer, she faced a long and difficult...
Hong Kong Court Grants Same-Sex Couples Housing & Inheritance Rights
Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal has made a groundbreaking decision in support of same-sex married couples’ rights to housing and inheritance. This ruling comes after years of legal battles fought by LGBTQ activists,...
Hong Kong ETF Market Growth Predicted by Paul Chan – RTHK
Financial Secretary Paul Chan is optimistic about the future growth of Hong Kong's exchange-traded fund (ETF) market. He believes that the market will continue to expand, solidifying Hong Kong's position as a global financial...
Enhancing Carer Hotline with Emergency Response Team: A Critical Need
A hotline that is supposed to help caregivers is not meeting the needs of some callers, according to a community group. The hotline, which operates 24 hours a day and was launched last year,...
Priority Focus: Improving Governance and Accountability for HA – RTHK
The Hospital Authority (HA) in Hong Kong is taking steps to improve governance and accountability following a review that highlighted unclear roles and responsibilities among staff. This initiative comes after a series of medical...
Hong Kong Director Johnnie To Criticized by Beijing-Backed Newspapers for Calling City ‘Soulless’
Award-winning Hong Kong filmmaker Johnnie To recently came under fire from Beijing-backed newspapers in the city for his comments in an interview with BBC News Chinese. To expressed his concerns about the lack of...
Hong Kong Records Hottest October in History
Hong Kong experienced its hottest October on record this year, with the average temperature reaching 27.3 degrees Celsius. This was 1.6 degrees higher than the normal average temperature for the month. The city's Observatory...
