Hong Kong, Paris and Zurich are the world’s most expensive cities, a new survey has found. Researchers looked at the prices of 138 products and services – including food, drink, clothing and household supplies in around 130 cities worldwide – to draw up the ranking of the most and least costly metropolises. Damascus, the capital … Read more
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
A fourth wave of coronavirus infections could soon hit Hong Kong, the city’s health experts have warned. The Asian financial hub had impressive success in tackling the disease with just over 1,400 infections and seven deaths by the end of June. But it was hit with what officials called ‘a third wave’ from early July, … Read more
Hong Kong police have arrested at least 60 people on suspicion of unauthorised assembly on China’s National Day holiday after crowds gathered on the streets of a popular shopping district chanting pro-democracy slogans. Riot police have flooded the streets of Hong Kong to stamp out anti-government protests during China’s National Day celebrations as pro-Beijing leader … 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
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
A British democracy activist has been captured by the Chinese after trying to make a dramatic seaborne escape from Hong Kong to Taiwan. Andy Li, 30, who has worked with former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith and other politicians on pro-democracy campaigns, was intercepted in international waters, along with 11 other activists, as they tried … Read more