Hong kong news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Hong Kong today:

Protests and Politics

• Thousands of protesters gathered in Hong Kong's financial district yesterday to demand greater democracy and an investigation into alleged police brutality during recent protests. (Source: SCMP)
• The Hong Kong government has announced plans to introduce a new national security law, which critics say will erode the city's autonomy and freedoms. (Source: BBC)
• The US has expressed concern over the proposed law, with a State Department spokesperson saying it would "undermine Hong Kong's autonomy and freedoms". (Source: Reuters)

Economy and Business

• Hong Kong's economy contracted by 2.9% in the first quarter of 2020, the largest decline since the global financial crisis. (Source: SCMP)
• The city's property market has seen a surge in sales, with prices rising by 10% in the first quarter. (Source: South China Morning Post)
• Cathay Pacific Airways has announced plans to cut 8,500 jobs, or 17% of its workforce, due to the impact of the pandemic on the airline industry. (Source: Bloomberg)

Health and Environment

• Hong Kong has reported 12 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 1,040. (Source: RTHK)
• The city's government has announced plans to increase its stockpile of face masks to 100 million, in preparation for a potential second wave of the pandemic. (Source: SCMP)
• Hong Kong's air quality has improved significantly in recent weeks, with the city's air pollution index falling to its lowest level in years. (Source: Environment Protection Department)

Sports and Entertainment

• The Hong Kong Rugby Sevens tournament has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the pandemic. (Source: SCMP)
• The city's film industry has seen a surge in production, with many local filmmakers taking advantage of government incentives to produce movies and TV shows. (Source: South China Morning Post)
• The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra has announced plans to resume performances in September, with a series of concerts featuring local and international musicians. (Source: RTHK)

These are just a few of the top news stories from Hong Kong today.