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For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, Hong Kong will impose a lockdown in the Yau Tsim Mong District beginning this weekend. Negative COVID-19 testing results will be required in order to leave one's residence.
2021-01-22

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists Jimmy Lai and Agnes Chow are released on bail. Lai makes no comment while Chow says that her arrest amounts to "political persecution and political suppression".
2020-08-12

A Vietnam-registered oil tanker explodes off Hong Kong's southern coast, killing at least one person and leaving three others missing.
2019-01-8

Former Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang, who is on trial for corruption, pleads not guilty to three charges of bribery and misconduct relating to a penthouse he leased in Shenzhen.
2017-01-3

Protesters who filled Hong Kong's streets for more democracy lessened Tuesday after the government finally agreed to negotiate with the student leaders.
2014-10-7

At least 36 people are killed in a ferry collision off the coast of Hong Kong.
2012-10-1

The chairman of the Democratic Party in Hong Kong, Albert Ho, apologises and says he will resign due to the election result. [http:--www.thestandard.com.hk-breaking_news_detail.asp?id=24758&icid=3&d_str= ("The Standard")']
2012-09-10

Elections for the 70-member Legislative Council are held in Hong Kong. Forty seats are elected by direct popular vote, the remainder are attributed by the "functional constituencies": business and special interest groups. China has promised a fully popular vote by the year 2020; the roadmap is still being laid out.
2012-09-9

228 people are arrested during a large demonstration in Hong Kong amid frustration with government policies and rising property prices.
2011-07-2

Hong Kong introduces a minimum wage after public pressure to resolve a wealth gap, though business leaders complain about the cost.
2011-05-1