Cathay Pacific Flight Briefly Loses Contact, Triggering NATO Alert and Fighter Jet Interception

A routine London-bound flight operated by Hong Kong’s flag carrier, Cathay Pacific, experienced a concerning temporary loss of communication with air traffic control over European airspace on Saturday, July 4th.…

China Signals New Era of Coast Guard Patrols East of Taiwan Amid Escalating Tensions

Analysts interpret China’s sustained deployment of its coast guard east of Taiwan as a strategic shift, signaling Beijing’s intent to normalize increased pressure on the self-ruled island it claims as…

Mainland Investors Flock to Hong Kong to Circumvent China’s Tightening Capital Controls

Mainland investors are increasingly seeking refuge in Hong Kong’s more liberal financial environment to circumvent Beijing’s escalating restrictions on capital outflows, a trend highlighted by individuals like Feng, a private…

Hong Kong Court of Appeal Upholds Convictions in "Hong Kong 47" Case, Drawing Sharp Criticism

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has upheld the convictions of twelve defendants in the "Hong Kong 47" case, a landmark prosecution under the Beijing-imposed National Security Law (NSL). The…

Airport Express and Tung Chung Line Services Delayed by Signalling Fault Near Siu Ho Wan Depot

Commuters travelling on the Airport Express and Tung Chung Line faced significant disruption on Sunday evening, April 5th, 2026, following a reported signalling fault that occurred near the MTR Corporation’s…

France Expresses "Consternation" as Frenchman Executed in China for Drug Trafficking

A Frenchman sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France’s foreign ministry announced on Saturday, expressing its “consternation.” Chan Thao Phoumy, a 62-year-old Frenchman…