Hong Kong

WHO says proportion of youth with Covid-19 triples – latest updates

The coronavirus pandemic has now infected over 18.5 million people and has killed more than 700,000. Here are the latest updates for August 4:

France sees rise in number of Covid-19 patients in ICUs – latest updates

The coronavirus pandemic has now infected some 18 million people and has killed more than 693,000. Here are the latest updates for August 3:

China suspends extradition treaty with New Zealand

Beijing's reprisal comes after New Zealand joined countries like Canada, Australia and the UK in ending extradition agreements in response to China's national security law on the territory.

Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for anti-Beijing activists

Local media said six activists were wanted on suspicion of secession or colluding with foreign forces, crimes that the new law punishes with up to life in prison.

Hong Kong's Lam delays election after barring opposition candidates

The delay has marked a setback for the anti-China camp, which had aimed to win a majority of seats in the legislature. Joshua Wong, one of the disqualified candidates, said their resistance will continue despite crackdowns under the new security law.

Hong Kong bars opposition from election

Disqualified candidates included activist Joshua Wong, some members of the Civic Party and others who won an unofficial primary vote held by the opposition camp earlier this month.

China suspends Hong Kong extradition treaties with Canada, Australia, UK

Earlier, New Zealand suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, joining Canada, Australia and the UK which have already6 made the same moves in response to China's national security law on the territory.

China slams Western 'slander' after criticism over Uighur, Hong Kong policy

Beijing says French politicians were being misled by a slanderous American, Australian and British campaign while threatening to invalidate British National Overseas passports held by Hong Kong residents.

Tensions soar between nuclear powers as US orders China consulate shut

China slammed the US move, which came one day after the unveiling of a US indictment targeting two Chinese nationals for allegedly hacking hundreds of companies worldwide and seeking to steal virus vaccine research.

Pompeo: US wants to 'build coalition' against China

Top US diplomat Mike Pompeo offers unsparing criticism of the Chinese Communist Party while visiting London and pledges to build a global alliance against Beijing.

Hong Kong protesters get creative with signs, slogans to cheat security law

Anti-government protesters have adapted new methods to protest without violating the new security law legislation.

Hong Kong tightens measures as Covid-19 spreads 'out of control'

Leader Carrie Lam says a third of all infections since the outbreak started have been recorded in the last fortnight. HSBC, Standard Chartered and other banks are racing to close branches or curtail working hours after the spike in cases.