Hong Kong shares joined the downward trend across Asia as trading resumed after the Lunar New Year break. The Hang Seng was down a sharp 4.1% to 18,506.11 points. Markets in China remained closed for a longer New Year break. Those markets that were open in the region over the past days had all seen hefty losses. Japanese shares...
Clashes have broken out in Hong Kong's Mong Kok district as police cleared illegal food stalls set up for Lunar New Year celebrations. Violence erupted overnight as food and hygiene inspectors tried to remove vendors from the junction of Portland Street and Shan Tung Street. Angry protesters threw bricks and other missiles...