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HONG KONG: As thousands of Hong Kong citizens and expatriates return to the city, many are seeking refuge in hotels, fearful that cramped apartments in one of the world's most expensive property markets could put families or flatmates at risk. Social distancing is tough in Hong Kong, where the bulk of the city's 7.4 million population lives in flats that on average are no bigger than 46 sq m. The concerns have triggered a spike in occupancy rates for those Hong Kong hotels prepared to take self-quarantine guests, even as most of the industry grapples with a devastating slump due to coronavirus. One expatriate who has lived in Hong Kong for more than 12 years opted to self-quarantine in a hotel when returning last week, worried that going back to his two-bedroom apartment could put his wife and two daughters at risk. "In case I had it, I didn't want to get the girls sick," he said, declining to be identified due to the sensitivity around the issue. READ: Hong Kong will ban … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Hotels in Hong Kong see spike in occupancy rates as thousands return

HONG KONG/BEIJING: Beijing on Thursday (Jun 13) described the mass protests against Hong Kong's extradition bill as "riots", and said it supported the local government's response. Hong Kong Police Commissioner Stephen Lo He said what began as a peaceful gathering on Wednesday had degenerated into a riot with protesters "acting violently in an organised manner". Police arrested 11 people while 22 officers were injured and police had fired about 150 tear gas canisters, he said. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas to break up crowds Wednesday after demonstrators - angry over legislation they say would leave people vulnerable to China's opaque justice system - blocked roads and brought the city to a standstill. Videos of Hong Kong police beating protesters have sparked accusations of brutality. READ: Police face mounting brutality claims after Hong Kong clashes As of 5pm on Thursday, there were 81 casualties related to the protests, the Hospital Authority said. These … [Read more...] about Hong Kong police arrest 11, Beijing voices support for action against ‘riots’

HONG KONG: Hong Kong reported 65 new coronavirus infections on Friday (Mar 27), its biggest daily rise so far, taking the total number of cases in the Chinese-ruled city to 518, health officials said. Of the latest cases, 41 had recently returned from travelling abroad. Hong Kong has witnessed a surge in people returning home since last week as they flee coronavirus outbreaks in Europe, North America and the Middle East. READ: Hotels in Hong Kong see spike in occupancy rates as thousands return Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has also banned public gatherings of more than four people, hours after the Asian financial hub reported a spike in coronavirus infections on Friday. The measures would be in place for 14 days starting from Mar 29. Other regulations to be implemented included requiring restaurants to operate at half of their capacity and to set out tables a minimum of 1.5m apart. The ban on public gatherings includes both indoor and outdoor venues. Game centres, … [Read more...] about Hong Kong reports biggest daily rise in COVID-19 cases, bans public gatherings of more than 4 people

HONG KONG: Thousands of Hong Kong medical workers voted Saturday (Feb 1) to strike as they urge the government to close its border with the mainland to contain the Wuhan coronavirus epidemic that has killed 259 people. READ: Apple to shut down all official stores in Chinese mainland due to Wuhan coronavirus outbreak READ: In one Wuhan hospital, long lines, fear and frustration "We don't want to go on strike, but the government has been ignoring the demands of the frontline medical workers. We have no choice," Yu added. READ: Chinese official says slow response made virus epidemic worse READ: China slams US for travel warning over virus Hong Kong's hospital authority on Saturday said it would come up with a contingency plan. BOOKMARK THIS: Our comprehensive coverage on the Wuhan coronavirus and its developments Download our app or subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on the Wuhan virus outbreak: https://cna.asia/telegram … [Read more...] about Wuhan coronavirus: Hong Kong medical workers agree to strike over mainland border closures

HONG KONG: Hong Kong police shot and wounded one protester on Monday as chaos erupted across the city a day after officers fired tear gas to break up demonstrations that are entering their sixth month. READ: Hong Kong protests: Tear gas fired in CBD, university as violence continues following shooting of protester READ: Hong Kong police shoot protester during morning clashes Following is a timeline of the key dates around a now-abandoned extradition Bill and the protests it triggered: February 2019 – Hong Kong's Security Bureau proposes amendments to extradition laws that would allow extraditions to countries, including mainland China, beyond the 20 states with which Hong Kong already has treaties. Mar 31 - Thousands take to the streets to protest against the proposed extradition Bill. Apr 3 - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam's government introduces amendments to the extradition laws that would allow criminal suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial. … [Read more...] about Key dates in Hong Kong’s anti-government protests