Hong Kong: Crackdown on Shops that Cheat Tourists

By Larry Habegger | April 18th, 2007 |

Shops that cater to tourist groups have been swindling mainland Chinese visitors with fake jewelry, so the Hong Kong government is cracking down with what may be the world’s most... [Read this entry]

Hong Kong: Airport to Screen for Liquids

By Larry Habegger | March 7th, 2007 |

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On March 21, Hong Kong airport will begin screening carry-on bags for liquids, bringing its policies into line with International Civil Aviation Organization guidelines. Passengers will be able to bring... [Read this entry]

Hong Kong: Smoking Ban Clears the Air

By Larry Habegger | January 3rd, 2007 |

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A smoking ban in many public places went into effect Jan. 1, making Hong Kong an unusually smoke-free city by Asian standards. The ban covers workplaces, restaurants, even beaches, sports... [Read this entry]

Pacific Rim: Taiwan Earthquake Damages Undersea Cables

By Larry Habegger | January 3rd, 2007 |

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A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Taiwan Dec. 26 and damaged undersea telecommunications cables, affecting internet, banking and telephone services around the Pacific Rim. Much of the service has been... [Read this entry]

Hong Kong: Air Pollution Makes Hong Kong Less Appealing

By Larry Habegger | April 4th, 2006 |

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Hong Kong is losing its luster for expatriates because of steadily increasing air pollution, according to a report by ECA International, a company that researches living conditions in the world’s... [Read this entry]

Hong Kong: Protests Expected at WTO Meeting

By Larry Habegger | December 6th, 2005 |

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Thousands of people took to the streets in a peaceful demonstration for democracy Dec. 4 despite warnings from senior Chinese officials not to protest. The crowd, estimated at between 63,000... [Read this entry]

In the years to come

By Larry Habegger | March 23rd, 2004 |

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In the years to come it might be possible to walk from Hong Kong to Kowloon as more and more of the harbor is reclaimed for development. About half of... [Read this entry]

Hong Kong

By Larry Habegger | December 23rd, 2002 |

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The third incident in as many weeks of birds succumbing to avian flu has prompted authorities to act fast to prevent a repeat of the 1997 epidemic that killed six... [Read this entry]

Hong Kong

By Larry Habegger | July 23rd, 2002 |

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In an effort to clean up city streets, Hong Kong has cracked down on littering and spitting, with “litter police” now handing out $77 fines on the spot. Not surprisingly... [Read this entry]

Hong Kong

By Larry Habegger | July 2nd, 2002 |

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Five years after being handed back to China, Hong Kong is looking for good news. The economy is depressed, property values have dropped by half, unemployment has tripled, and there... [Read this entry]

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