A high-flying British barrister has been branded a “source of shame” for agreeing to prosecute pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong.David Perry, QC, has been appointed by a Hong Kong court to ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, an American Priest Turned Lawyer Faces China’s Wrath but Keeps the Faith
American John Clancey was sent to Hong Kong from New York state to be a priest ministering to the city’s powerless, but now he faces prison for his role in the pro-democracy movement in his adopted ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tracker Fund Makes U-turn On China Investments
Hong Kong's original stock market tracker fund said Wednesday it would continue investing in companies listed by Washington as having links to China's military, backtracking on a decision it made this ... ( read original story ...)
Three injured when driverless Hong Kong police van rolls backwards down Cotton Tree Drive after officers exit
An empty Hong Kong police van slammed into three other vehicles and sent three people to hospital on Tuesday afternoon as it rolled backwards for about 100 metres after being parked on an uphill ... ( read original story ...)
University of Hong Kong mourns the death of Jasper, its in-house therapy dog
Students and staff at the University of Hong Kong are mourning the death of Jasper - the city's first in-house therapy dog at an institution of higher learning - who passed away at the age of 12 on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: fearful residents in coronavirus-hit tenements plead for help as city logs another 42 cases
Hong Kong health officials are racing to contain a growing coronavirus outbreak in four old tenement buildings amid a rebound in new infections, as the city confirmed another 42 Covid-19 cases on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong subdivided flat converted into HK$5.6 million stash house for storing and preparing heroin, cannabis
A Hong Kong subdivided flat used for storing and packaging drugs has been found stashed with HK$5.6 million (US$722,100) worth of heroin and cannabis, during a customs operation leading to the arrest ... ( read original story ...)
Small-house rights of Hong Kong male villagers fully restored after Court of Appeal reverses earlier ruling
Hong Kong's appeal judges have overturned a lower court ruling that a policy entitling male indigenous villagers to build houses only applies to private land, concluding that the privilege is ... ( read original story ...)
The Only Path Ahead for Hong Kong Is Reform
It's a tough task, but political change can take place in a manner amenable to both Beijing and the people of Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s new Chief Justice has vowed to uphold the city’s judicial independence. Can he?
Hong Kong's courts are the one branch of government which retain some degree of autonomy, but one which may be sorely tested by the blunt instrument of Beijing's new security law. ( read original story ...)
Detained US lawyer urges Hong Kong to look to Ireland for inspiration
The first expatriate to be arrested under Hong Kong’s new national security law has appealed to local democracy activists not to give up hope, comparing their movement with Ireland’s struggle for self ... ( read original story ...)
A Hong Kong Dissident’s Daring Escape
Two Danes face threats from Beijing for planning a fake climate crisis to help Ted Hui get to the West. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader likens Capitol attack to pro-democracy protests, accuses U.S. of “double standards”
Comparing anger over U.S. Capitol assault to support for Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, Carrie Lam urges U.S. to "set aside their double standards." ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, dozens of arrests for pro-democracy activities will have a chilling effect
Some 8,000 miles from the U.S. Capitol, democracy in Hong Kong also came under assault last week. On Jan. 6, Hong Kong police arrested 53 pro-democracy lawmakers, activists and lawyers for their ... ( read original story ...)