Is Hong Kong back to business as usual? People on Sunday take photos of a Christmas tree in Hong Kong, China. Travelers yesterday arrive at Hong Kong International Airport after the lifting of coronavirus disease movement controls in Hong Kong, China. A quarter-century after Hong Kong’s return to China, Hong Kong’s rulers have chipped away at civil liberties and jailed dozens of pro-democracy figures. Australian jockey Zac Purton riding California Spangle on Saturday celebrates winning the Hong Kong Mile G1 race (1600m) during the Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong, China.