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Hong Kong

Hong Kong is an autonomous territory, and former British colony, in southeastern China. With a population of over seven million, it ranks as the world's fourth most densely populated sovereign state or territory.

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Joseph Zen arrives to audit the trial of 9 activists accused of organizing 'unauthorized assembly'

Joseph Zen arrives to audit the trial of 9 activists accused of organizing 'unauthorized assembly'

Why HK Catholics worry about free speech

Some Catholic followers in Hong Kong are worried the government may now shift its crackdown to religious figures.

Alexander Görlach

Alexander Görlach

End of pretense of democracy in Hong Kong

Alexander Görlach

Hong Kong has a new leader and he is likely to be even better at crushing democratic dissent, says Alexander Görlach.

John Lee speaks to election committee members

John Lee speaks to election committee members

Ex-security chief named Hong Kong's new leader

An election committee composed of largely pro-Beijing figures voted for John Lee to be the new leader of Hong Kong.

Harbor view of Hong Kong

Harbor view of Hong Kong

Critics fear Hong Kong election will tighten Beijing's grip

Observers warn that the city's upcoming election will be controlled by Beijing and cement the clampdown on dissent.

Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents Club

Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents Club

Hong Kong press club halts human rights award

Citing legal concerns, the club has suspended the 26th edition of its human rights reporting award.

China - Aktivist Tam Tak-chi

China - Aktivist Tam Tak-chi

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy DJ jailed for sedition

Tam Tak-chi has become the first person in Hong Kong to be sentenced under a colonial sedition law since 1997.

People head towards the Regal Airport Hotel at Chek Lap Kok airport in Hong Kong

People head towards the Regal Airport Hotel at Chek Lap Kok airport in Hong Kong

Brain drain jeopardizes Hong Kong's economic future

Hong Kong's outlook is at risk amid an exodus of talent due to COVID restrictions and eroding civil liberties.

Carrie Lam attends a press conference at Central Government Offices

Carrie Lam attends a press conference at Central Government Offices

What's next for Hong Kong after Carrie Lam exit?

Experts say Carrie Lam's decision not to seek reelection owes to disapproval of her leadership in Beijing.

Hongkong | PK Carrie Lam

Hongkong | PK Carrie Lam

Hong Kong's Carrie Lam will not seek a second term

The Hong Kong leader said the decision was her "personal wish" and was entirely based on family considerations.

A general view shows the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong

A general view shows the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong

UK withdraws its judges from Hong Kong's top court

Britain said keeping its judges in Hong Kong would "legitimize oppression" in the former British colony.

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Covid-19 Special BKS

How the pandemic impacts mental health

This episode explores different ways of coping with mental health challenges during the pandemic.

A man stands in protective gear behind a barrier

A man stands in protective gear behind a barrier

Will China rethink its 'zero-COVID' strategy?

Keeping case numbers at near zero means continued disruptions and lockdowns.

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A trip to Hong Kong: Self-starting in quarantine

Like all visitors, Reporter Hang-Shuen was required to quarantine after arriving in Hong Kong.

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Coronavirus - China

COVID: China faces worst COVID outbreak since 2020

China is experiencing a surge in COVID infections driven by the omicron variant. Follow DW for the latest.

A poster with a mask requirement in Mosbach, Germany

A poster with a mask requirement in Mosbach, Germany

Coronavirus: German parliament votes to lift restrictions

The vote to end restrictions comes despite a surge in cases and a slowing vaccination rate. Follow DW for the latest.

People walk a shopping street in Cologne

People walk a shopping street in Cologne

COVID digest: Germany draws up framework to ease rules

German ministers have revealed more about their plans to ease most of the rules to contain COVID-19. Follow DW for more.

Patient rests on the hospital bed under the makeshift tent outside Caritas Medical Centre, Hong Kong

Patient rests on the hospital bed under the makeshift tent outside Caritas Medical Centre, Hong Kong

Hong Kongers rail against strict COVID rules

Space is at a premium for Hong Kong's 7.5 million residents, making strict COVID isolation harder amid an omicron surge.

A construction worker puts the final touches to a unit at a temporary isolation facility to house Covid-19 patients at Tsing Yi in Hong Kong

A construction worker puts the final touches to a unit at a temporary isolation facility to house Covid-19 patients at Tsing Yi in Hong Kong

Hong Kong maintains strict coronavirus rules

Hong Kong has a "zero COVID strategy," with some of the strictest regulations in the world.

Documentary 'Revolution of Our Times' - A group of protesters in Hong Kong demonstrating against Beijing's extradition bill in 2019

Documentary 'Revolution of Our Times' - A group of protesters in Hong Kong demonstrating against Beijing's extradition bill in 2019

Hong Kong film on mass protests creates buzz in Taiwan

A documentary on the 2019 protests has rekindled people's emotions associated with the brutal police clampdown.

Ukraine-Konflikt | Australien PK Scott Morrison verkündet Sanktionen für Russland

Ukraine-Konflikt | Australien PK Scott Morrison verkündet Sanktionen für Russland

COVID digest: Australian Prime Minister tests positive

Scott Morrison contracted the virus shortly after his country opened its doors to tourism after two years.

A police officer stands guard outside a pet store that was closed after some pet hamsters were, authorities said, tested positive for the coronavirus, in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022.

A police officer stands guard outside a pet store that was closed after some pet hamsters were, authorities said, tested positive for the coronavirus, in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022.

COVID digest: Hong Kong mulls lockdown amid omicron wave

Hong Kong is "discussing" whether it should institute a lockdown, in spite of previously ruling out the measure.

Patients seen lying on hospital beds at the open area outside Caritas Medical Centre

Patients seen lying on hospital beds at the open area outside Caritas Medical Centre

COVID digest: Hong Kong hospitals struggle with new cases

Hong Kong officials have called in building teams to construct more isolation units for hospitals. DW has the latest.

Sign with 'Booster' in the foreground whilst someone in the background receives a vaccine jab

Sign with 'Booster' in the foreground whilst someone in the background receives a vaccine jab

COVID: EU considers BioNTech-Pfizer booster for 12-15s

The EMA is evaluating the shot to booster adolescents while Hong Kong is limiting public gatherings. DW has the latest.

US lawyer Samuel Bickett arrives at the High Court in Hong Kong

US lawyer Samuel Bickett arrives at the High Court in Hong Kong

Hong Kong: US man loses appeal over police assault

Samuel Bickett thought he was breaking up a fight and is planning a further appeal against a jail sentence.

Hong Kong activist Koo Sze-yiu speaks to the media after arriving at a court in September 2020

Hong Kong activist Koo Sze-yiu speaks to the media after arriving at a court in September 2020

Hong Kong: Veteran activist arrested ahead of protest

Koo Sze-yiu planned to protest Beijing's hosting of the Winter Games outside China's Liaison Office in Hong Kong.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor; and Secretary for Home Affairs Caspar Tsui

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor; and Secretary for Home Affairs Caspar Tsui

Hong Kong minister quits over lockdown birthday party

Hong Kong’s interior affairs chief resigns after attending a birthday party alongside other officials.

A Chinese soldier in front of the Great Hall of the People gesturing to a photographer to stop taking photos by hoding up his left palm

A Chinese soldier in front of the Great Hall of the People gesturing to a photographer to stop taking photos by hoding up his left palm

Press freedom rapidly deteriorating in China — report

Foreign journalists working in China are facing "unprecedented hurdles" ahead of the Winter Olympics, a new survey says.

Workers cover up a graffiti tribute to the victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre in Hong Kong

Workers cover up a graffiti tribute to the victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre in Hong Kong

Hong Kong university covers up Tiananmen tribute

A slogan painted over a bridge to remember the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre has been boarded up.

Hong Kong police stand outside the Stand News office building

Hong Kong police stand outside the Stand News office building

Teaching journalism a risky affair in Hong Kong

Journalism teachers can no longer teach freely amid an ongoing government crackdown on free press. Some are adapting.

Cathay Pacific plane landing

Cathay Pacific plane landing

Airlines wary of Cathay Pacific's COVID woes

Airlines are watching Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong, as the carrier faces potential legal action over a omicron outbreak.

A staff member of Apple Daily and its publisher Next Digital works on the final edition of their newspaper in Hong Kong

A staff member of Apple Daily and its publisher Next Digital works on the final edition of their newspaper in Hong Kong

A Hong Kong journalist's 'survivor's guilt' amid clampdown

Hong Kong journalists have increasingly left the city in recent months to escape the crackdown on the city's free press.

Edward Leung acknowledges supporters after vote counting results came out in Hong Kong on February 29, 2016.

Edward Leung acknowledges supporters after vote counting results came out in Hong Kong on February 29, 2016.

Hong Kong activist Edward Leung released from prison

Hong Kong independence activist Edward Leung walked out of jail on Wednesday after being imprisoned for four years.

A wildlife officer with personal protective equipment leaves a temporarily closed pet shop, after the government announced to euthanize around 2,000 hamsters

A wildlife officer with personal protective equipment leaves a temporarily closed pet shop, after the government announced to euthanize around 2,000 hamsters

Hong Kong to conduct COVID cull of small pets

Health authorities have said coronavirus infections were traced back to a pet shop in the city.

Citizen News' founder and chief writer Chris Yeung, right, and chief editor Daisy Li, second right, pose before a press conference outside their office in Hong Kong on Monday, January 3

Citizen News' founder and chief writer Chris Yeung, right, and chief editor Daisy Li, second right, pose before a press conference outside their office in Hong Kong on Monday, January 3

Hong Kong journalists remain defiant amid clampdown on press

Hong Kong journalists describe how their once-thriving sector is now witnessing the end of an era.

Image from video showing Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin meeting virtually with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022

Image from video showing Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin meeting virtually with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022

US and Japan seek new security cooperation

The United States and Japan have agreed on strengthening their security alliance in light of threats from China.

Chow Hang-tung speaks to media outside the court in Hong Kong, China May 6, 2021

Chow Hang-tung speaks to media outside the court in Hong Kong, China May 6, 2021

Hong Kong jails prominent Tiananmen Square vigil activist

A tearful Chow Hang-tung said discussion about 1989 protests could disappear completely from Hong Kong in the future.

Citizen News' founder and chief writer Chris Yeung, right, and chief editor Daisy Li, second right, pose before a press conference outside their office in Hong Kong Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.

Citizen News' founder and chief writer Chris Yeung, right, and chief editor Daisy Li, second right, pose before a press conference outside their office in Hong Kong Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.

Hong Kong's Citizen News cites media crackdown in closure

Citizen News is the third pro-democracy publication to cease operations in recent months.

A pedestrian walks past the Shenzhen-based property management company China Evergrande Centre.

A pedestrian walks past the Shenzhen-based property management company China Evergrande Centre.

Trade halted in Evergrande shares in Hong Kong

The company currently has been struggling to meet payments on hundreds of billions in outstanding debt.

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Police officers guard outside the building of Stand News' office

Police officers guard outside the building of Stand News' office

Hong Kong police charge 2 men after Stand News raid

A total of seven journalists were arrested Wednesday for "conspiracy to publish seditious publications"

Editor of "Stand News" Patrick Lam, second from left, is arrested by police officers in Hong Kong

Editor of "Stand News" Patrick Lam, second from left, is arrested by police officers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong reporters arrested over 'seditious publications'

Independent outlet Stand News said it will stop operating after police arrested several of its current and former staff.

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai (right) is escorted into a Hong Kong Correctional Services van outside the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong on February 1, 2021.

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai (right) is escorted into a Hong Kong Correctional Services van outside the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong on February 1, 2021.

HK Apple Daily founder faces new sedition charge

Prosecutors have filed charges of "seditious publications" against Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai and six staff members.

Journalists and officials attend a media event in China prior to February's Olympics

Journalists and officials attend a media event in China prior to February's Olympics

Japan won't send officials to Beijing Olympics

Japan has said it won't dispatch a government delegation to the event in February, but refused to call it a boycott.

Upper half of the pillar of shame being removed. (Credit Image: © Alex Chan/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire

Upper half of the pillar of shame being removed. (Credit Image: © Alex Chan/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire

More Hong Kong universities remove Tiananmen monuments

The removals come a day after a sculpture commemorating the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen protests was dismantled.

Workers remove part of the "Pillar of Shame"

Workers remove part of the "Pillar of Shame"

Hong Kong university shrouds Tiananmen sculpture

The work is one of Hong Kong's few remaining public symbols of a Chinese pro-democracy movement crushed in 1989.

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks at a press conference after holding talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks at a press conference after holding talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

China endorses Hong Kong's 'patriots only' election

Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised Hong Kong's "patriots only" election as a success.

Olaf Scholz, who was then Hamburg's mayor, welcoming Xi Jinping to the G7 summit there in 2017

Olaf Scholz, who was then Hamburg's mayor, welcoming Xi Jinping to the G7 summit there in 2017

Xi urges Scholz to stay pragmatic with China

In a call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed hopes of continuity and pragmatism.

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam casts her vote at a polling station in the city wearing a gray jacket

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam casts her vote at a polling station in the city wearing a gray jacket

Were Hong Kong's 'patriots only' elections a sham?

Critics have said the city's legislative council elections are just a rubber stamp for Beijing.

Police officers stand guard outside a polling station during the Legislative Council election in Hong Kong, China, December 19, 2021.

Police officers stand guard outside a polling station during the Legislative Council election in Hong Kong, China, December 19, 2021.

Hong Kong polls see record low turnout

Pro-Beijing candidates have won a majority of seats, but only 30% of voters took part in the legislative elections.

Nathan Law introduces the Umbrella Community, a civil society grooup to assist the integration of Hong Kong citizens in the UK

Nathan Law introduces the Umbrella Community, a civil society grooup to assist the integration of Hong Kong citizens in the UK

Hong Kong issues warrants for activists ahead of election

Officials called for the arrest of five overseas activists for calling for a boycott of Sunday's election.