President Xi Jinping held a historic meeting with US leader Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G20 summit. Both admitted relations between Beijing and Washington are far from ideal, and expressed hopes for open dialogue. (From 14 November, 2022)

President Xi Jinping opened the 20th Chinese Communist Party congress by defending his zero-Covid policy. He also praised Hong Kong for moving on from turbulent times, while vowing to achieve reunification with Taiwan - by force if necessary (From 16 October, 2022)

Two years after anti-government protests rocked the city, Hong Kong's security chief Chris Tang believes people have calmed down to realise local youths were "manipulated" into taking part in a "colour revolution". In this exclusive interview, I spoke with Tang about mending relationships with the city's youngsters, Article 23, the National Security Law, and border reopenings. (From 21 September, 2022)

President Xi Jinping arrived in Kazakhstan on his first trip abroad since the Covid pandemic began. He would later also visit Uzbekistan, where he was expected to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. (From 14, September, 2022)

The stories are frightening, dramatic, and sound like scenes from a horror movie. Victims recall brutal beatings, rape and being sold like animals. As news of human trafficking cases surged across the region, I asked the Global Anti-Scam Org - an NGO that has been helping victims escape - who might be behind these brutal syndicates in Southeast Asia, and why local law enforcement have been reluctant to help. We also go into detail on what happens once victims arrive to the countries they've been scammed to, and why it's almost impossible to get out. (From 27 August, 2022)

In early 2022, foreign domestic helpers getting kicked out of their homes after testing positive for Covid made headlines in Hong Kong. I interviewed Asian Migrants' Coordinating Body Spokesman Eman Villanueva on whether any employers faced legal action, and what it means for migrant workers to go to the police if they want to file a complaint. We also discussed the frustrations of advocating for foreign domestic helpers' rights in the city, and what keeps Villanueva going. (From 6 August, 2022)

July 2022 was Hong Kong's hottest month ever since records began in 1884, and the mercury shows no signs of stopping. I spoke with Hong Kong's former Observatory Assistant Director Leung Wing-mo on how the city compares internationally in terms of policies and climate change consciousness, and whether it's too late to turn things around. (From 30 July, 2022)

Hong Kong rolled out the red carpet for President Xi Jinping who, who left mainland China for the first time in 29 months to mark the city's 25th handover anniversary. In a speech, Xi said Hong Kong has overcome challenges and "risen from the ashes". (From 30 June, 2022)

The Covid crisis has taken a heavy toll on Hong Kong's foreign domestic helpers, especially during the devastating fifth wave that saw cases soar out of control. I spoke with one worker who recalled getting kicked out of her employer's home and was forced to sleep in the streets after testing positive. (From 3 March, 2022)

On December 29, 2021, Stand News became Hong Kong's latest pro-democracy news outlet to fold, after a massive raid by national security officers that morning. In a press conference, police explained their actions by saying Stand News "spread hatred" against local authorities and courts. (From 29 December, 2021)

The Hong Kong Journalists Association got into a war of words with security chief Chris Tang, who suggested the group was politically biased, and publicly challenged it to reveal its membership list. But the HKJA rebuked Tang, and made clear it had never received foreign funds. (From 15 September, 2021)

Shares of beleaguered China Evergrande sank 12 per cent in Hong Kong, despite the property giant denying it was going bankrupt. But it did admit to having a debt crisis as protests at its Shenzhen headquarters made a chaotic turn. (From 14 September, 2021)

The storm is not over for Chinese tech giants, as Mainland authorities make more indications that they will continue their crackdown. Alibaba shares plunged today, after a report indicated Beijing wants to break up Alipay. (From 13 September, 2021)

The CEO of Alibaba has vowed to conduct a complete overhaul of the company's culture, after a female staff claimed she was raped by her supervisor, and senior management did nothing about it. (From 9 August, 2021)

President Xi Jinping produced some vivid imagery when he addressed his people on the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. In a speech that lasted over an hour, the Chinese leader made stark warnings to other countries. He also reiterated the importance of "One Country, Two Systems", and that Hong Kong people should administer Hong Kong. (From 1 July, 2021)

Staff at the Apple Daily bid an emotional farewell after finishing work on the newspaper's final edition. Overnight, Hongkongers gathered outside the company's headquarters to say goodbye. Two senior Apple Daily executives are now trying to reclaim some of the materials seized under a police raid last week. (From 24, June 2021)

The authorities are using the term "lone-wolf terrorist" to describe a man accused of stabbing a police officer, then himself, last night. The suspect died in hospital, while the officer remains in serious condition. (From 2 July, 2021)

The former president of the Legislative Council says it's "ironic" that some pan-democrats are crying foul against Beijing's latest political reform for Hong Kong. Tsang Yok-sing added the package might actually give the city a chance to get out of a "dead end". (From 6 April, 2021)

The former chairperson of the Democratic Party says Beijing's latest electoral reform for Hong Kong makes it "impossible" for any "self-respecting" person to take part. She added authorities need to clarify what it means to be a patriot. (From 5 April, 2021)

Political veteran Maria Tam believes Hong Kong is only catching up with other countries by establishing that only patriots can take up public office. She also accused district councillors of not doing their job, and said it was right to remove them from the powerful Election Committee. (From 2 April, 2021)

Veteran lawmaker James Tien expects a more efficient government after the city implements Beijing's political reforms for the Legislative Council. However, he said it could mean fewer "high-calibre" lawmakers. (19 March, 2021)

Cathay Pacific has posted a record loss of almost $22 billion for last year. The city's flagship airline says it will continue to save cash by reducing pay for executives and asking staff to take unpaid leave. (From 10 March, 2021)

Chief executive hopeful Carrie Lam held a massive rally in Wan Chai today. Some of Hong Kong's movers and shakers attended the event, but a number of election committee members stressed they still haven't decided who they would nominate to become the city's next leader. (From 3 February, 2017)

The jury in the graft trial of Donald Tsang has found the former chief executive guilty of one count of misconduct in public office. The nine-member jury has dismissed a second charge of misconduct, but the jury was unable to reach a verdict on the charge that Tsang accepted an advantage in the form of a bribe. That result means the case will likely go to a new trial. (From 17 February, 2017)

Hong Kong's high cost of living may be one of the reasons why the city's innovation and technology sector is struggling to take off. That's what industry insiders said when I asked them about Carrie Lam's policy address. (From 19 November, 2017)

A district court judge today found seven police officers guilty of assaulting Occupy protester Ken Tsang. They were all convicted with "assault occasioning actual bodily harm", which is a lesser charge than their original "causing grievous bodily harm with intent. One of the officers was also convicted of of common assault. (From 14 February, 2017)

Some Sai Kung residents have criticised the government for failing to recognise the historical value of ancient stone trails in the New Territories. What's more, some of these trails have recently been damaged by unauthorised private parties. (From 4 September, 2016)

One Causeway Bay bookseller broke his silence tonight. Lam Wing-kee is the first person out of the five booksellers who mysteriously disappeared last year to admit he was abducted against his will by mainland authorities and forced to sign a bogus confession. (From 17 June, 2016)

A man found guilty of murdering and dismembering his elderly parents has been sentenced to life in prison. In passing down sentence, a High Court judge described Henry Chau as "a cold-blooded man" and "a very dangerous person." (From 23 March, 2015)

Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying has denied a series of online allegations by his older daughter that she had been pushed and slapped by her mother at their official residence. Leung admitted that his middle child has “health problems” but denied that anyone was injured at Government House today. (From 17 March, 2015)