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NewsAOLHong Kong police make first arrests under China’s new security law
Hong Kong police have made their first arrests under a new national security law imposed by China's central government, arresting at least two protesters for carrying flags and signs calling for independence. A man who had a Hong Kong
EntertainmentYahoo Style UKHong Kong has banned face masks – but why do people in the region wear them?
A brief history of face masks and why people wear them.
NewsAOLProtesters call for boycott of Disney film remake after star voices support for police crackdown
Hong Kong protestors have called for a boycott of Disney's upcoming film Mulan after its lead actress expressed support for the city's police, who have been accused of using excessive force to crack down on demonstrations, CNN reports.
NewsAOLChina tells 'colonial' Britain: hands off Hong Kong
China told Britain to keep its hands off Hong Kong on Wednesday while London called for Beijing to honour the agreements made when the city was handed over in 1997, escalating a diplomatic spat over the former British colony. Beijing denounced
NewsAOLHong Kong police clear protesters from legislature building
Hundreds of protesters swarmed into the Hong Kong legislature's main building, tearing down portraits and spray-painting pro-democracy slogans in the main chamber as frustration over a lack of response to opposition demands boiled over.
NewsAOLChaotic scenes in Hong Kong over extradition law
Hong Kong's legislative assembly descended into chaos as legislators for and against controversial amendments to the territory's extradition law clashed over access to the chamber. At least one person was taken from the chamber on a
NewsAOLEntrepreneur throws money off a building in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong entrepreneur has made money fall from the sky in one of the territory's poorest areas. The man showered people below with cash in a spectacle caught on camera. Passers-by witnessed the startling sight of banknotes floating down
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Vending machine gives singles hope of finding true love
The 'Fate Capsule', a romantic vending machine located outside a small pet shop in Hong Kong's Shek Kip Mei neighbourhood, helps lonely hearts to find 'the one.' For 20 Hong Kong dollars, those seeking a partner can get a
BusinessAOLOne-of-a-kind Bugatti Veyron up for sale in Hong Kong
A one-off Bugatti Veyron has cropped up for sale in Hong Kong, and according to the odometer, it's never been driven. The special edition hypercar was reportedly commissioned by famed jewellers Tiffany & Co, and features the
LifestyleAOLHong Kong: The bits you need to see
Thinking of travelling to Hong Kong? This video will give you a taste of the beautiful scenery you'll be treated to, from great natural landscapes to urban adventures. See also: World's tallest hotel opens in Hong Kong See also:
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Minivan crashes into taxiing aeroplane
Shocking footage has been released after a minivan was filmed crashing into a taxiing jet at an airport in Hong Kong. The mobile footage filmed from another aircraft on September 8th shows the minivan speeding towards the runway, with the
LifestyleAOLToddler survives being struck by taxi in busy Hong Kong street
A lucky toddler survived a collision with a speeding taxi in a busy Hong Kong street on Monday evening. Footage shot by another vehicle's dash cam shows the heart-stopping moment the three year old ran into the road in Monkok, Hong Kong in
LifestyleAOLKFC launch flavoured nail varnish
Popular fast food chain KFC, along with marketing giant Ogilvy & Mather, has produced edible nail polish for customers in Hong Kong. The nail polish comes in two flavors and colors: Original and Hot & Spicy. John Koay, creative
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Hong Kong lit up by display of 25,000 roses for Valentine's Day (video)
Romantics in Hong Kong were treated to the most beautiful Valentine's Day treat when tens of thousands of LED roses lit up the city in a beautiful display. Public art installation the Light Rose Garden featured 25,000 white roses that were
LifestyleAOLHow to book the cheapest stay at one of the world's luxury tall hotels
A hotel room with a spectacular view is normally reserved for the luckiest handful of people, who are willing to dig deep into their pockets. But new research has revealed that even bargain hunters can enjoy a stay in one of the world's
NewsLee MoránDozens don bras to protest jailing of woman ‘who assaulted policeman with her breast'
Some 200 people joined the “Breast Walk” protest, in solidarity with 30-year-old Ng Lai-ying, outside Wan Chai police HQ on Sunday. The event was calling for Chinese mainlanders to stop visiting Hong Kong to buy cheaper and better quality produce. Ng claimed that the policeman had gone to grab her bag, but ended up putting his hand on her breast - and accused him of indecent assault.
LifestyleAOLHong Kong's Kowloon Peninsula in pictures
These beautiful pictures show the city of Hong Kong in a new light. Photographer Peter Stewart spent two years taking the stunning images in an attempt to show off the beauty of the sprawling metropolis. The 29-year-old Australian has
LifestyleAOLWhy Hong Kong is more than just a stopover
Dazzling, spectacular and bursting with energy, Hong Kong is a real feast for the senses, where modern metropolis meets traditional Chinese culture. Many travellers visiting the Asian city take little time to stop and explore, often seeing it as
BusinessAOLFerrari celebrates 30 years in Hong Kong
Ferrari has celebrated 30 years of selling cars in Hong Kong by organising the largest gathering of its cars ever seen in Greater
EntertainmentAOLVideo: Hong Kong street racers
It's the sort of footage you'd expect to see in the trailer for the latest 'Need for Speed' game, but in reality, this video is part of a series taken from a dash-cam belonging to a Hong Kong street racer. Showing the
NewsAOLPeking duck! Giant inflatable art installation sails into Victoria Harbour
A huge inflatable rubber duck sailed into Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour this week - to the cheers of hundreds of onlookers who'd gathered to watch it. The 16.5-metre art installation - inspired by children's bath times - is the
NewsAOLWhat's just been voted 'world's best city'?
PA Hong Kong has been named the best city in the world to live in a new index that focuses on green space. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) looks at global "liveability" rankings and criteria that examines "spatial
BusinessAOLVideo: Aston Martin tries to make the Cygnet look cool in Hong Kong
Yesterday we showed you a video from Aston Martin describing how 'hand made' the Cygnet is. You see, taking a Toyota iQ and throwing some fancy seats, a new badge and a body kit at it does not a new car make. But Aston still wants to
NewsAOLHong Kong falls into recession
The weak global economy has pushed Hong Kong into a recession with GDP figures showing a third-quarter contraction, the second straight quarterly decline. The Hong Kong government said that exports dropped off sharply towards the end of the
TechnologyAOLTen of the coolest hi-tech hotels
Thompson Hotels iPhones as room keys, apps that pack for you and robots that look after your luggage. These hotels with hi-tech facilities offer way more than just free Wifi and will have even the biggest technology geeks