A fourth wave of coronavirus infections could soon hit Hong Kong, the city’s health experts have warned. The Asian financial hub had impressive success in tackling the disease with just over 1,400 infections and seven deaths by the end of June. But it was hit with what officials called ‘a third wave’ from early July, … Read more
Tourist sites across China are heaving this week as millions of revellers mark Golden Week, a national holiday held after the country’s National Day celebrated every year on October 1. Some 600 million domestic tourists – about 40 per cent of the population – are expected to travel in China during the holiday amid restricted … Read more
Binge drinking in towns and cities has increased by nearly 4 per cent since 2012 because of the ‘Uber effect’, study claims An expert from Hong Kong studied 117 US towns and cities where Uber launched He analysed local health data on how often — and how much — adults drink While people are not … Read more
Britain must follow in the footsteps of New Zealand, Hong Kong and South Korea if it wants to thwart a second wave of coronavirus and ease lockdown, scientists say. Researchers from the UK and Asia analysed the Covid-19 responses around the world and highlighted the three countries as shining examples of how to successfully squash … Read more
EXCLUSIVE – Hazmat-suited officials detain BA cabin crew in Hong Kong forcing them into coronavirus quarantine camp after one of them tests positive… but the pilots are allowed to jet home Crew escorted from hotel by hazmat-suited enforcers who took them to bus Their minimalist porta cabin accommodation consists of barracks-style beds Ellie Freeman, stewardess … Read more
This is certainly a great book to plunge into. Lido: A Dip into Outdoor Swimming Pools by author Christopher Beanland showcases the world’s best lidos, from a spaceship-like pool in Hong Kong to Icebergs – a pool full of ‘frothy surf’ in Sydney. As well as presenting the best places for an alfresco dip, the … Read more
Protests, war, illness and violence across the world have left indelible imprints in our memories in 2020. And they are among a series of powerful images which have been immortalised in a new photo competition highlighting the divisions which have cleaved many societies apart. The PX3 State of the World 2020 photo competition in Paris … Read more
There’s always one! Adorable dog ruins family photos with his siblings by pulling silly faces and refusing to face the camera Hina is pictured with family’s other dogs Sasha, Kikko and Momo in Hong Kong Their 53-year-old owner, Yoko Kikuchi, said Hina is usually the most obedient Hina’s nickname is ‘Destroyer’ because she loves chewing … Read more
Rare pink dolphins return to Hong Kong waters after coronavirus lockdown halted ferry traffic Sightings of vulnerable Chinese white dolphins have risen by 30% since March Boat and ferry travel were first suspended in the region in the same month With the lull in water travel, scientists have been able to study how the dolphins … Read more
A Chinese virologist who alleges the coronavirus was cooked up in a military lab has published a report which she claims backs up her theory. Li-Meng Yan, who alleges to be a former researcher at the Hong Kong School of Public Health, says the virus was built by merging the genetic material of two bat … Read more