Showing posts with label hong kong. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hong kong. Show all posts

Tuesday, 2 October 2012

Two ferries collide near Lamma Island, Hong Kong (video)


In the worst disaster to hit the port city since 1996, at least 36 people have been killed in a ferry collision off Lamma Island in Hong Kong.
Close to Lamma Island in Hong Kong, two passenger ferries have collided, causing the death of at least 36 people. 

Over 100 people were rescued from the water but authorities fear there may be others trapped in the wreckage... read more and watch video.

Monday, 30 July 2012

Thousands protest Chinese patriotism classes in Hong Kong



Tens of thousands of students, teachers and parents were out on the streets in Hong Kong on Sunday, protesting against Chinese patriotism classes.
The public and pro-democracy activists say that these classes will brainwash children into supporting China's Communist Party.
Protesters carried banners and placards, and shouted slogans, calling for the Chinese government to withdraw its plan... read more and watch video.

Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Hong Kong struck by Typhoon Vincente (video)



Hong Kong was hammered by the strongest storm in ten years on Tuesday. Dozens were injured and hundreds sought refuge in shelters.
The Hong Kong Observatory gave Typhoon Vincente the highest category 10 rating, as it slammed the territory on Tuesday.
More than 100 people were injured of which 72 are in hospital. More than 200 people headed for government shelters, away from the storm... read more and watch video.

Monday, 2 July 2012

Spectacular fireworks display plus protests in Hong Kong (video)


As Hong Kong celebrated the 15th anniversary of its return to China, a spectacular fireworks display was seen over the Victoria Harbor. On the same day, thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered.
The incredible display was sponsored by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and lasted a full 23 minutes, beginning at 20:00. Large crowds of people were there to view the event... read more and watch videos.

Monday, 28 May 2012

Rare Aston Martin One-77 wrecked in Hong Kong


There were originally 77 of these exclusive and sought-after cars. Now unfortunately there is one less, as an Aston Martin One-77 crashes in a high-speed accident.
Aston Martin's most exclusive and sought-after One-77 is a rare vehicle. In the first ever known road incident involving this British car, the model has now become even rarer.
The Chinese website weibo.com published a photo of the wrecked car on a low loader truck. The car was apparently delivered just weeks ago, did not have any plates and was most likely not registered or insured... read full article.