U.S. all-around champion Asher Hong withdrew from the World Gymnastics Championships after injuring an ankle while warming up on floor exercise before Sunday’s qualifying. Hong, an Olympic team bronze medalist, was due to be the lone American man to compete in the all-around at worlds in Jakarta, Indonesia.

A cargo aircraft skidded off the runway while landing in Hong Kong on Monday and killed two people on the ground before plunging into the sea, media reported. Newsweek reached out to the airport operator and the police via email on Sunday for comment.

Legislators’ rare rejection of a government bill has rekindled discussions about gay rights and the rule of law in the Chinese territory as its leaders grow more in sync with Beijing.

Lack of understanding of Hong Kong laws, rather than language barrier, cited as main reason members of ethnic groups fall victim, police say.

The FCC is moving to expel Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) from US telecom networks, citing national security concerns. The agency sent HKT an "Order to Show Cause," which directs the company to explain why the FCC should not begin revocation proceedings against it.