Hong Kong deports advocate planning to monitor Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong authorities have expelled an official of a media watchdog who arrived to cover the trial of pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai, Voice of America (VOA) has reported. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) revealed that Aleksandra Bielakowska, a Taiwan-based advocacy officer for RSF, was detained for six hours at the airport before being deported. Bielakowska had […]

New symptoms found in Covid-infected children raise concerns in Hong Kong

The health experts in Hong Kong have warned of new clinical features including hoarseness and inspiratory stridor (a sign of airway obstruction) among children suffering from COVID-19 during the fifth wave. The latest development brings concerns for the city, which has reported over 7,000 COVID-19 cases for four consecutive days, […]

Hong Kong bars some journalists from covering official ceremonies during Xi’s visit

Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Hong Kong later this week to mark the 25th anniversary of the city’s handover from Britain to China, Beijing has barred journalists from leading international media organizations from covering official ceremonies. According to the Hong Kong Journalist Association (HKJA), at least 10 journalists working […]