Protester says Chinese consulate staff in U.K. "beat me up"

The man seen in social media videos being beaten inside the perimeter of the consulate told BBC News that staff "beat me up."

• Oct 17, 2022

Elon Musk draws rebuke by suggesting Taiwan accept Chinese rule

The world's richest man had recently angered Ukraine by suggesting it capitulate to Russia. His advice for Taiwan didn't go down any better, apart from with China.

• Oct 11, 2022

What would happen if China annexed Taiwan

“If they annex Taiwan, people like me… will be perished,” Taiwanese Politician Wang Ting-Yu tells 60 Minutes if China annexes Taiwan, it’s unlikely to honor existing freedoms. His proof? Look at Hong Kong. cbsn.ws/3ytLyHI

• Oct 10, 2022

Man arrested in Hong Kong after paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Police said the man was arrested for investigation on suspicion of "committing an act with seditious intent."

• Sep 21, 2022

20,000,000,000,000,000 ants exist across the Earth, researchers find

Scientists say the number is a "conservative" estimate.

• Sep 20, 2022

Biden to speak on U.S. backing Ukraine

The White House says President Biden will deliver remarks today on U.S. support of Ukraine. A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts docked with the international space station just 16 hours after launch. And an eight minute bidding war culminated in the world's largest blue diamond being sold for $57.5 million to an anonymous buyer in Hong Kong. It’s more than 15 carats.

• Apr 28, 2022

Giant video screen falls during pop concert

A big video panel fell onto a stage during a concert by Hong Kong boyband Mirror on Thursday, injuring at least two dancers, one of them seriously. The incident prompted authorities to ban the group from performing pending an investigation.

• Jul 29, 2022

Stocks sink after weak profit report from Walmart

Weak profit reports from some of the biggest names in corporate America are souring the mood of investors.

• Jul 26, 2022

Oldest male panda in captivity dies

The oldest male giant panda held in captivity anywhere around the world, An An, has died at the age of 35 in Hong Kong. CBS News' Tina Kraus has the story.

• Jul 21, 2022

World's oldest male giant panda in captivity dies in Hong Kong

In human years, An An lived to be 105.

• Jul 21, 2022

Stocks rally as investors look for "pockets of optimism"

Investors were cheered by new data on strong consumer spending, but worries remain about the impact of high inflation.

• Jul 15, 2022

U.S. stocks sink as investors worry Fed hikes might derail growth

"Growth fears are hitting the markets harder than inflation concerns," said one analyst.

• Jul 14, 2022

Terminally ill Hong Kong activist jailed over planned Olympics protest

Koo Sze-yiu, 75, has been jailed at least 11 times for speaking out against China's central government. He was diagnosed with terminal rectal cancer in 2020.

• Jul 12, 2022

Hong Kong observes 25 years of independence

To help celebrate Hong Kong’s 25-year independence from British rule, Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first trip off the mainland since the start of the pandemic. Elizabeth Palmer reports on the high-profile visit.

• Jul 2, 2022

Ship sinks in storm near Hong Kong; dozens of crew members in danger

Authorities dispatched planes and helicopters to aid in the rescue, with at least three people from the crew of 30 brought to safety.

• Jul 2, 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Hong Kong

Chinese president Xi Jinping is in Hong Kong to mark 25 years since Great Britain returned control of the city to China. He also oversaw the inauguration of the city's new Chief Executive, John Lee. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste spoke with Amy Celico, principal at the Albright Stonebridge Group, about the significance of Xi Jinping's presence in Hong Kong.

• Jul 1, 2022

Xi visits to affirm China's "comprehensive jurisdiction" over Hong Kong

The Chinese leader marked the 25th anniversary of Britain handing the former colony back to Beijing by stressing that nobody would ever "seize power" over it.

• Jul 1, 2022