A Hong Kong man was sentenced to three months in prison on sedition charges for wearing a T-shirt with a slogan printed on it. Chu Kai-pong, 26, pleaded guilty to two counts of sedition for the slogan ...
Sunak Condemns Hong Kong’s Trial of Free Speech ‘Champion’
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemned Hong Kong’s trial of Jimmy Lai as “politically motivated,” making him the only world leader so far to weigh in on the hearing that could see the former media ...
Hong Kong can tackle surging cases of Covid-19 and flu infections given city’s higher vaccination rates, health minister says
The city’s flu vaccination rate improved this year with more than 1.7 million doses given out since September, Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau says.
Pro-democracy activist, 24, won’t be ‘silent’ after Hong Kong offers $1 million bounty for arrest
Nothing is going to change because of this bounty,” pro-democracy activist Frances Hui told The Post. “I am not going to comply and be silent.” ...
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to set up task force over extensive flight cancellations, as airline apologises and says worst passed for latest cuts
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will set up a task force to “identify and resolve the underlying issues” behind recent extensive flight cancellations, as the airline apologises and tells ...
Education University of Hong Kong establishes first academic centre dedicated to national security
Chairman of university’s council says the centre would be dedicated to ‘imbuing the correct concept of the nation in students’.
Hong Kong universities urged to invest in research for curiosity’s sake, create culture where people feel able to take risks
Nancy Ip, president of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, says people doing passion-driven research have to be supported.
Hong Kong health chief considering increased charges for minor problems at hospital A&E departments to cut abuse of health service
Health minister Lo Chung-mau says he wants to move to an ‘increase and reduction’ model, with lower charges for those seriously ill or injured.
Hong Kong police target free speech activists with bounties
Hong Kong authorities have put bounties on the heads of five pro-democracy activists living abroad — offering 1 million Hong Kong dollars for information leading to their arrest. “It still feels ...
Hong Kong’s smaller developers steal a march on big guns, offer discounts to offload flats before Lunar New Year holiday
The developers of smaller residential projects in Hong Kong are hastening sales by offering discounts before the Lunar New Year holiday, with the aim of increasing their market share before larger ...
Hong Kong immigrants in Taiwan unite to back anti-Beijing party
Immigrants from Hong Kong are organizing for the re-election of Taiwan’s ruling party led by William Lai. Despite high barriers to entry for Hong Kong immigrants, many are united to take a strong ...
Hong Kong Firms Boost Stock Buybacks Amid $3.2 Trillion Selloff
Companies listed in Hong Kong are increasingly turning to share buybacks to prop up their stock prices, a tactic that hasn’t been working amid pessimism over China’s economic outlook.
4 people charged over alleged plot to smuggle hundreds of Australian native reptiles to Hong Kong
Four people have been charged over an alleged plot to smuggle hundreds of Australian native reptiles from Sydney to Hong Kong.
Hong Kongers in Taiwan firmly support the ruling party after watching China erode freedoms at home
HONG KONG (AP) — As Taiwan’s presidential election approaches, many immigrants from Hong Kong, witnesses to the alarming erosion of civil liberties at home, are supporting the ruling Democratic ...