Hong Kong
Jimmy Lai will not appeal his 20-year Hong Kong conviction
Jimmy Lai, the jailed founder of Hong Kong’s Apple Daily, has decided not to appeal his 20-year sentence under the city’s national security law, leaving diplomacy as the primary avenue for his…
Jimmy Lai convicted as Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy party votes to disband
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement sustained its most serious legal and political setbacks in years over the weekend. Jimmy Lai, the outspoken founder of Apple Daily, was found guilty Friday on three…
Hong Kong targets contractors and critics in deadly fire probe
Hong Kong officials say noncompliant plastic netting used on the Wang Fuk Court scaffolding failed fire resistance tests after the blaze killed at least 159 residents on Nov. 26. Investigators have…
Hong Kong lawmakers reject own government’s same-sex partnership bill
Hong Kong legislators delivered an unprecedented rejection of their own government last Wednesday, voting down a bill that would have extended limited recognition to same-sex couples who married…
Coleman Wong leads Asian surge at US Open
Tennis rising star Coleman Wong carried Hong Kong into uncharted territory at the U.S. Open on Thursday, defeating Australia’s Adam Walton to become the first man from the city to reach the third…
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists granted asylum in the UK, Australia
Two Hong Kong pro-democracy activists have been granted asylum in the U.K. and Australia over the weekend, representing rare acknowledgments of persecution under the city’s national security law.…
Trump vows to ‘save’ Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai as trial nears end
President Donald Trump has pledged to advocate for the release of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, whose national security trial resumed this week amid judicial skepticism over sedition…
Donnie Yen fights for justice in trailer for true story-inspired ‘The Prosecutor’
Donnie Yen takes on the role of a veteran policeman-turned-prosecutor in the upcoming film “The Prosecutor,” inspired by a real Hong Kong legal case. The trailer showcases Yen’s character risking his…
Global outcry as Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy activists
Forty-five pro-democracy activists, journalists and ex-lawmakers were sentenced to prison terms of four to 10 years on Tuesday in Hong Kong’s largest national security trial. The case, rooted in…
Pro-democracy tycoon says he wanted Trump to stop Hong Kong’s national security law
Pro-democracy advocate and media mogul Jimmy Lai revealed in his trial in Hong Kong on Wednesday that he had hoped Donald Trump could intervene to stop the imposition of Beijing’s national security…
Hong Kong police bust love scam that duped victims out of $46 million using deepfakes
Hong Kong police dismantled a cross-border fraud syndicate that allegedly used deepfake technology to swindle over $46 million from victims across Asia through cryptocurrency romance scams. With 27…
Michelin-starred Japanese chef in Hong Kong admits to filming upskirt videos
Eisaku Hara, the head chef at Tempura Uchitsu in Hong Kong’s Four Seasons Hotel, admitted to using a pen camera hidden in his backpack to film upskirt videos of three women at a Don Don Donki store…
Young Chinese couples are now saying ‘I do’ at McDonald’s
A growing number of young couples in China are reportedly choosing fast food chains like McDonald’s as wedding venues. The trend reflects broader shifts in wedding preferences, particularly among Gen…
More paid maternity leave improves mothers’ mental health, HK study finds
Researchers from the University of Hong Kong, Duke-NUS Medical School and the University of British Columbia found that Hong Kong’s four-week extension of its statutory paid maternity leave in 2020…
Hong Konger convicted of wearing seditious T-shirt
Chu Kai-pong, 27, became the first person convicted under Hong Kong’s newly enacted domestic national security law. Chu pleaded guilty to sedition on Monday after being arrested for wearing a T-shirt…
Hong Kong advises teens to play badminton instead of having sex in new guidelines
Hong Kong’s new sex education guidelines, which include advising teenagers to avoid premarital sex by engaging in activities like badminton, have sparked mixed reactions in the city. Some found the…
HK journalists convicted in landmark sedition case
A Hong Kong court on Thursday convicted two former editors of the now-defunct Stand News in a landmark sedition case that has raised concerns about the future of press freedom in the city. The…
Bruce Lee’s nunchucks, swords hit Hong Kong auction
Iconic items from martial arts legend Bruce Lee are set to be auctioned by Julien’s Auctions in Hong Kong on Sept. 28. Titled “Legends in Motion,” the event marks the U.S. auction house’s first…
Free pineapple on pizza offered in Hong Kong after Edgar Cheung Ka Long’s gold win over Italy opponent
Pizza Hut Hong Kong celebrated Edgar Cheung Ka-long’s gold medal win against Italy’s Filippo Macchi, in a 15-14 victory in the men’s individual foil fencing event at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, by…
These countries reward Olympic medalists with the most money
Hong Kong and Singapore are offering the highest financial incentives in the world for medal winners at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Hong Kong offers $768,000 for gold, $384,000 for silver and $192,000…
Hong Kong researchers say they can now detect autism in toddlers within a week
Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have developed a fecal test kit that can potentially detect autism in toddlers with 94% accuracy. The AI-powered test analyzes gut bacteria, which…
World’s most expensive city for the rich to live ‘extremely well’
Singapore has been named the most expensive city in the world for wealthy individuals to live their best life for the second year in a row, according to Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle…
Chinese bubble tea chain ChaPanda sinks in Hong Kong trading debut
Shares of China’s Sichuan Baicha Baidao, also known as ChaPanda, saw a steep decline in its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange despite raising over $330 million in its initial public offering…
Sammo Hung reflects on Donnie Yen, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan
Martial arts film icon Sammo Hung recently shared insights on fellow industry giants in an interview with the South China Morning Post. Key points:
‘The Goldfinger’ star Tony Leung crowned best actor for 6th time at Hong Kong Film Awards
At the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards, the film “The Goldfinger,” starring legendary Hong Kong actor Tony Leung, clinched six wins, while “A Guilty Conscience” bagged the coveted award for best film. Key…
Film producer believes Hong Kong film industry is ‘going downhill’
Film producer Debbie Lam believes that the Hong Kong film industry is on a downward trend, as the industry sees a significant drop in the number of films produced in recent years. Key points:
Chinese vlogger sparks outrage for using AI to ‘resurrect’ Coco Lee, Godfrey Gao
A Chinese vlogger has sparked outrage among Chinese social media users by posting videos featuring the late Chinese American singer Coco Lee and Taiwanese Canadian actor Godfrey Gao, who were…
Hong Kong unveils new national security law with tougher penalties
The Hong Kong government has unveiled a draft bill for new national security laws, known as Article 23, raising further concerns about diminishing freedoms in the city. About the bill: The proposed…
Researchers develop blood test that can detect Alzheimer’s disease early
An international research team led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has reportedly developed a groundbreaking blood test for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease…
Why Hong Kong shoppers are flocking to China’s Shenzhen
Hong Kong residents burdened by higher costs at home are increasingly crossing the border into Shenzhen, China, for bargain shopping and leisure activities. The shopping migration: Hong Kongers have…
Chinese fans slam Lionel Messi for sitting out HK match but playing in Japan days after
Argentine football star Lionel Messi has apologized to Chinese fans for skipping a friendly game in Hong Kong over the weekend due to an injury, only to be spotted playing in Japan days after. What…
Prime Video’s ‘Expats,’ set and filmed in Hong Kong, is unavailable to watch there
The Amazon Prime series “Expats,” which was filmed in Hong Kong and follows the lives of three American women living there, is not available for viewing in the city. “Currently unavailable”: The…
Video of foreign domestic helpers on cardboard boxes in Hong Kong streets goes viral
A video showing foreign domestic helpers gathering on cardboard boxes in the streets of Hong Kong (HK) has gone viral on social media, with many viewers debating whether their lifestyle should be…
India surpasses Hong Kong to become world’s fourth-largest stock market for first time
India’s stock market capitalization has surpassed Hong Kong’s for the first time, making the South Asian nation the fourth-largest equity market globally. India’s growth: As of Monday’s close,…
Hong Kong announces mandatory course on ‘patriotism’ for primary students
The six-year program aligns with a recent patriotic education law passed by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee
Louis Vuitton to debut Hong Kong fashion show with Pharrell Williams’ 2nd men’s collection
Louis Vuitton will present its first-ever fashion show in Hong Kong next week, with creative director Pharrell Williams unveiling his second men’s collection. About the show: In partnership with…
