Tag: hongkong

Hong Kong's election on Sunday (Dec 7) saw a near-record-low turnout after the city's worst fire in nearly 80 years prompted anger against its China-backed authorities, but voter participation edged higher than in the previous vote four years ago.

A major university has suspended its student union after its forum was used to post messages demanding accountability from the city’s administration ...

The arrest was part of a crackdown on speech that the authorities say is inciting hatred of the government. Critics say officials are silencing calls for accountability.

As a deadly fire raged through a Tai Po housing estate in Hong Kong on Nov 26, firefighters immediately rushed to the front, risking their lives for the benefit of their fellow citizens. Shadow Li speaks with the heroes who faced the city's most ferocious blaze.

The government is pushing hard to raise turnout in an election overshadowed by a deadly fire and public anger over safety lapses and official accountability.

City leader John Lee had urged the public to head to the polls, saying their ballots represented reform and support to the fire victims.

Hong Kong voters are casting ballots Sunday in their second legislative election since a 2021 overhaul eliminated the pro-democracy opposition.

Hong Kong’s national security police have arrested a 71-year-old man for allegedly posting seditious content on social media ...

Authorities have scrambled to contain public anger over the blaze, in which poor oversight and shoddy materials used in a renovation have been cited as factors.