insert_link World Hong Kong lawmakers are holding a special meeting to resume reading of the city’s domestic national security legislation Hong Kong lawmakers are holding a special meeting to resume reading of the city's domestic national security legislation. Authorities have accelerated the vetting of the bill, after the city's leader said he wanted the legislative process to be completed "at full speed." Laura Westbrook reports. todayMarch 19, 2024 19
insert_link World Hong Kong tables controversial Article 23 legislation Days after Beijing asked Hong Kong to swiftly enact home-grown security laws, the city's legislative council has tabled a draft bill for discussion. Lawmakers say there's an 'urgent need' to pass the law and safeguard national security. Article 23 is separate from a security law imposed by Beijing which came into effect in 2020 following months of pro-democracy protests. Neha Poonia has more. todayMarch 8, 2024 15
insert_link World Beijing hits back at Moody’s gloomier outlook Beijing says it was "unwarranted and flawed" for the credit rating agency Moody's to give a gloomier outlook on China. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayDecember 6, 2023 7
insert_link World Hong Kong democracy activist skips bail by moving to Canada A Hong Kong democracy activist says she's skipped bail and moved to Canada. Agnes Chow was arrested in 2020 for allegedly colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayDecember 4, 2023 7
insert_link World Hong Kong investigates alleged dog meat illegal sales Hong Kong is investigating alleged sales of dog meat in the city, after a Facebook page apparently offered the banned meat. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayNovember 20, 2023 2
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
