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Hong Kong reports its first two cases of the Omicron variant in a man who had travelled from South Africa this month, and later in another man staying across the hall in the same quarantine hotel.
2021-11-26

LGBT organizations and Amnesty International ask Hong Kong to release detained activist Jimmy Sham, who has been repeatedly denied bail since his arrest in February. Amnesty says that Sham has been held in prison "simply for speaking out for his community and LGBTQIA+ rights in Hong Kong." These organizations also warned of Sham's upcoming trial along with 46 others where he could face many more years in prison for "subversion."
2021-08-5

Hong Kong announces that restaurants will be permitted to remain open until midnight and seat more customers, provided that all staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and all patrons use a government tracking app.
2021-04-12

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

The Hong Kong economy enters into a recession, as a result of continuous protests from the past five months.
2019-10-27

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announces the formal withdrawal of the controversial extradition bill.
2019-09-4

Hong Kong confirms its second case of African swine fever, indicating the virus continues to spread beyond mainland China. Sheung Shui slaughterhouse is temporarily closed while 4,100 animals are culled from the facility.
2019-06-1

China's parliament decides Hong Kong cannot freely choose its next leader in 2017.
2014-08-31

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