A Hong Kong district court judge on Wednesday sentenced seven pro-democracy protesters to up to 16 months in prison for charges stemming from an unauthorized demonstration they organization in 2019. ( read original story ...)
Concerts nixed, activists sentenced in Hong Kong crackdown
A popular Hong Kong singer and pro-democracy activist will not be allowed to perform at one of the city’s top theaters later this month, in an indication that a crackdown by authorities on dissent is ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy activists jailed for illegal assembly in 2019 protests
The activists had pleaded guilty to charges related to their role in protests triggered by Beijing’s tightening control over Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Seven Hong Kong Activists Sentenced for Taking Part in 2019 Anti-Government Protest
Seven Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were sentenced Wednesday to lengthy jail sentences for taking part in an unauthorized protest in 2019. The activists include such figures as former legislators ... ( read original story ...)
Top Hong Kong singer loses concert venue amid crackdown
A popular Hong Kong singer and pro-democracy activist will not be allowed to perform at one of the city’s top theaters later this month, stoking concerns that the Chinese authorities' crackdown on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong singer and activist Denise Ho says concerts cancelled
Hong Kong singer and activist Denise Ho said on Wednesday an arts organisation has cancelled her concerts due to be held this month, further stoking worries over artistic freedoms in the former ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Activists Jailed for Illegal Assembly in 2019 Protests
Pro-democracy activist Figo Chan gestures as he walks to a prison van to head to court over charges related to an unauthorised assembly on October 1, 2019, in Hong Kong, China May 28, 2021. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Metropolitan University: new name, new head, new directions
After 24 years of being known as The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK), from today (1 September) this well-established academic institution will adopt a brand new name — Hong Kong Metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s strict quarantine rules threaten to erode allure of financial hub
Hong Kong's government is facing growing pressure from business lobby groups to open borders or risk losing executives and investment as it shows no sign of easing one of the world's strictest ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to further relax law to fix doctor shortfall
Hong Kong will further relax a contentious plan to let non-local doctors practise in the city in order to tackle a shortfall of medical staff in the public sector, the city's Health Secretary said on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Streamlines HAF and Industry Support Programs Ready for In-Person Events Next Year
The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society is to streamline the industry support measures that it operates under the leadership of Jacob Wong, in time for what it hopes will be in-person ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong plan to tackle doctor shortage expanding to include non-permanent residents trained abroad
The proposal by health authorities follows complaints that previous draft amendments were ‘too strict’ and may not attract enough doctors, health minister says. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong customs racking up record drug busts as global trafficking syndicates switch tactics during pandemic
The successful drug busts have been attributed to increased cooperation by global law enforcement agencies in tracking drug shipments hidden in air and sea cargo. ( read original story ...)
Gay Games in Hong Kong face attacks as China’s proxies target LGBT groups
When Hong Kong was announced in 2017 as host of the 11th Gay Gamesnext year, the first time the event would be held in Asia, it was a nod to the city's status as a cosmopolitan place and a relative ... ( read original story ...)