The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hong-kong/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:49:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Hong Kong | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hong-kong/ 32 32 Blinken in Beijing on high-stakes mission to cool soaring US-China tension https://www.timesofisrael.com/blinken-in-beijing-on-high-stakes-mission-to-cool-soaring-us-china-tension/ Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:40:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3035515 US secretary of state has plenty to discuss in Chinese capital, from human rights issues to trade with Taiwan, Hong Kong, and detained American citizens

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]]> Meet the Israeli robot spiderman that will clean skyscraper facades in Hong Kong https://www.timesofisrael.com/meet-the-israeli-robot-spiderman-that-will-clean-skyscraper-facades-in-hong-kong/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:39:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2929318 Verobotics inks $5.4 million deal for its AI-powered 'human-like' vertical robots to clean and inspect the exterior of high-rise buildings in Hong Kong

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]]> In Hong Kong, dreams for a new Jewish deli devolve into a war between owners https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-hong-kong-dreams-for-a-new-jewish-deli-devolve-into-a-war-between-owners/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 22:30:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2785579 A dispute is going public via the restaurant's social media, splitting the public and airing unsavory accusations of harassment, mob-like activity and cultural appropriation

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]]> Talk of Tiananmen stifled in China, Hong Kong on massacre’s 33rd anniversary https://www.timesofisrael.com/talk-of-tiananmen-stifled-in-china-hong-kong-on-massacres-33rd-anniversary/ Sat, 04 Jun 2022 06:46:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2775192 Police boost presence, check IDs in Beijing while authorities close off Hong Kong park where annual vigil held for pro-democracy protesters killed in 1989 crackdown

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]]> China battles multiple COVID outbreaks fueled by ‘stealth Omicron’ variant https://www.timesofisrael.com/china-battles-multiple-covid-outbreaks-fueled-by-stealth-omicron-variant/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:47:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2723873 New strain challenges country's zero-tolerance virus strategy as 'different districts adopt different policies'; Hong Kong leader unsure if public 'would accept further measures'

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]]> Hong Kong police switch to goose-stepping ‘to show patriotism’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/hong-kong-police-switch-to-goose-stepping-to-show-patriotism/ Sat, 15 Jan 2022 04:36:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2683599 Straight-legged marching stride has become a hallmark of authoritarian regimes including Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China.

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]]> Israeli hosting firm Wix removes Hong Kong democracy website after police order https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-hosting-firm-wix-removes-hong-kong-democracy-website-after-police-order/ Sat, 05 Jun 2021 06:17:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2558729 Tel Aviv-based company says decision to remove site was 'mistake,' reinstates it when 1st known case of police using new law to demand overseas firms censor content becomes public

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]]> Leaders of Hong Kong pro-democracy movement jailed amid crackdown https://www.timesofisrael.com/leaders-of-hong-kong-pro-democracy-movement-jailed-amid-crackdown/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:36:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2525630 5 activists receive up to 18-month sentences for organizing massive protests in August 2019; 82-year-old lawyer let off due to his age

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]]> Hong Kong to vet political candidates’ past to ensure loyalty to China https://www.timesofisrael.com/hong-kong-to-vet-political-candidates-past-to-ensure-loyalty-to-china/ Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:52:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2517808 China says it will move to ensure only 'patriots' run the city, amid ongoing crackdown on democracy movement

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]]> Pompeo threatens China sanctions over mass arrests of Hong Kong rights activists https://www.timesofisrael.com/pompeo-threatens-china-sanctions-over-mass-arrests-of-hong-kong-rights-activists/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:22:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2463852 US secretary of state slams 'Communist oppression,' calls for immediate release of dozens including a US lawyer; Beijing says Trump administration staging 'final madness'

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]]> Pompeo says China’s jailing of activists shows it is a ‘fragile dictatorship’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/pompeo-says-chinas-jailing-of-activists-shows-it-is-a-fragile-dictatorship/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:13:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2459690 US secretary of state calls for immediate release of 12 Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters arrested while trying to flee to Taiwan, 10 of whom have been jailed

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]]> Olympic Committee accused of ignoring human rights for 2022 Beijing Games https://www.timesofisrael.com/olympic-committee-accused-of-ignoring-human-rights-for-2022-beijing-games/ Sat, 19 Dec 2020 11:09:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2451371 Groups speaking for Tibetans, Uighurs and others representing Hong Kong say international body has 'turned a blind eye' to systematic violations

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]]> Hong Kong company’s blush named for Anne Frank sparks complaints https://www.timesofisrael.com/hong-kong-companys-blush-named-for-anne-frank-sparks-complaints/ Sat, 19 Sep 2020 14:44:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2391870 Cosmetics firm removes item from catalog of products named for inspiring women, after it's accused of disrespecting the iconic teenage Jewish diarist

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]]> Rights activists raise alarm over Israeli cellphone hacking tech sold to Belarus https://www.timesofisrael.com/rights-activists-raise-alarm-over-israeli-cellphone-hacking-tech-sold-to-belarus/ Wed, 19 Aug 2020 20:01:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2371456 Lobbyists urge Defense Ministry to curb export of Cellebrite's technology to Lukashenko regime as long-time dictator cracks down on opposition

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]]> Hong Kong police raid offices of pro-democracy newspaper, arrest owner https://www.timesofisrael.com/hong-kong-police-raid-offices-of-pro-democracy-newspaper-arrest-owner/ Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:00:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2365189 In sweeping crackdown following China's passage of security law, authorities detain and charge Jimmy Lai, his two sons and other activists

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