As the territory reconsiders limits on extradition, some worry about the consequences of subjecting locals to mainland Chinese laws.
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From 1969 to 2019, a Day at The New York Times
The book “A Day in the Life of The New York Times” chronicled 24 hours at the Gray Lady 50 years ago. On its anniversary, we look at how the news organization operates today.
Saudi Sisters’ Plan to Escape to Australia Is Halted in Hong Kong
The women, who said they are 18 and 20, have appealed for asylum as their legal stay in Hong Kong nears an end, their lawyer said.
Sweden Investigates Its Ambassador to China After Report of Secret Talks to Free Publisher
The daughter of Gui Minhai, a Swedish bookseller detained in China, said the ambassador arranged a meeting with men who first offered to help, then cajoled and pressured her.
Hong Kong, Crossroads of the Criminal Wildlife Trade
Despite reforms, the territory is a linchpin in the global traffic in illegal animal parts.
Potato or Hand Grenade? A Rusty Bombshell at a Chip Factory
An unexploded bomb from World War I was discovered at a factory in Hong Kong after being harvested with potatoes in France.
9 Tons of Pangolin Scales Are Seized in Hong Kong
Officials believe the scales came from nearly 14,000 pangolins. All eight pangolin species are endangered, some critically.
Scientist Who Edited Babies’ Genes Is Likely to Face Charges in China
A Chinese government investigation found that He Jiankui had “seriously violated” state regulations by altering human embryos.
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.”