HONG KONG, Feb 23 - Hong Kong's Court of Appeal rejected an appeal by 12 pro‑democracy activists and upheld their jail terms on Monday in a national security case that critics say highlights the China ...
Hong Kong stocks jump amid flight from US assets after latest Trump tariff threat
Hong Kong stocks jumped on Monday as investors diversified from US assets amid trade uncertainty as US President Donald Trump signalled plans to raise global tariffs even after the US Supreme Court ...
Hong Kong commentator could face up to 7 years in jail over seditious online content
Magistrate grants prosecutors’ request to transfer case of Wong Kwok-ngon, known by pen name Wong On-yin, to higher District Court.
Hong Kong court upholds the convictions of about a dozen activists in national security case
The pro-democracy advocates were among 47 activists charged in 2021 with conspiracy to commit subversion for their involvement in an unofficial primary election.
Hong Kong fire victims to keep receiving HK$150,000 annual aid until rehoused
If the exchange flat is not ready for 2½ years, the annual subsidy will continue until they move in, an official says.
The jailed Hong Kong democrats who challenged subversion convictions
Those jailed include former lawmakers, journalists and an Australian citizen. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong Court Rejects Appeal in Landmark ‘Hong Kong 47’ Subversion Case
Hong Kong's Court of Appeal on Monday rejected an appeal by 12 pro‑democracy activists in a landmark national security case on a subversion conspiracy that critics say highlights the ...
A Hong Kong court uphold the convictions of about a dozen activists in national security case
A Hong Kong court has dismissed all appeals arising from the city’s biggest case brought under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
Hong Kong appeals court to rule on jailed democracy campaigners
A Hong Kong appeals court will decide on Monday whether to overturn the convictions of a dozen democracy campaigners jailed for subversion during the city's largest trial under a Beijing-imposed ...
Ka Ying Rising joins Hong Kong’s all-time greats with the promise of more to come
Ka Ying Rising has to be rated one of Hong Kong’s all-time great racehorses and will have the chance to sit at the top of that tree if he continues his incredible winning ...
Hong Kong jewellery sales sparkle amid 13% jump in mainland Chinese visitors
Lawmaker Peter Shiu says ‘pleasant surprise’ came from cosmetics sector, which saw a 40 to 50 per cent surge in sales over Lunar New Year break.
HK$261 million of frozen crime funds may take 7 years to reach Hong Kong coffers
Trials and other legal procedures must first be completed before funds can be deposited into treasury, insider says Hong Kong authorities froze HK$261 million (US$33.4 million) in suspected criminal ...
Navy reservist accused of murdering wife believed to have fled to Hong Kong
A Navy reservist on active duty is accused of murdering his wife in Virginia before fleeing to Hong Kong, according to the FBI.
Hong Kong police probe death of man, 60, in fall from bamboo scaffolding
A man has died after falling from bamboo scaffolding outside a building in Hong Kong, sparking a criminal investigation. Police said the man, aged 60, was found unconscious on a platform at 3 Nelson ...