A Chinese government investigation found that He Jiankui had “seriously violated” state regulations by altering human embryos.
Tag: Hong Kong
Oil Tanker Catches Fire in Hong Kong, Killing One and Leaving Two Missing
Some crew members either jumped or fell into the sea after the tanker caught fire, according to the police.
Ringo Lam, Director of Hong Kong Classic ‘City on Fire,’ Dies at 63
He achieved renown with a string of crime dramas, including a 1987 thriller that influenced Quentin Tarantino’s “Reservoir Dogs.”
Runaway Bus With No Driver Careens Through Hong Kong Intersection
At least four people were killed, and 11 more injured. Footage showed the driver leaving the bus, then being crushed underneath as he tried to stop it.
Chinese Scientist Who Says He Edited Babies’ Genes Defends His Work
The scientist, He Jiankui, said at a conference on Wednesday that his actions were safe and ethical. Some of his colleagues seemed unconvinced.
Lawyer for Snowden in Hong Kong Says He Left City Under Pressure
Robert Tibbo, a Canadian lawyer, says he is being punished for bringing attention to the plight of asylum seekers in Hong Kong, some of whom sheltered Edward J. Snowden.
For Some in Hong Kong, New Bridge Has a Downside: ‘That Kind of Tourist’
Since the world’s longest sea bridge opened last month, a deluge of shoppers from mainland China has had a once-quiet suburb up in arms.
Hong Kong Activists Face Trial Over 2014 Pro-Democracy Protests
Nine people face jail time for their roles in the Occupy movement that paralyzed Hong Kong’s main business districts for more than two months.
Hong Kong Dispatch: A Rural Patch of Hong Kong Where Rare Birds Sing and Developers Circle
A bucolic corner of Hong Kong attracts bird-watchers and bicyclists eager to escape the crowds. But the area is increasingly attractive to developers.
Ma Jian, Exiled Chinese Novelist, Hails Appearance as Victory for Rights
The temporary cancellation of his appearance at a literary festival had been seen as the latest sign of erosions of freedom in Hong Kong.