This week in Hong Kong
This week in Hong Kong, the appointment of former police superintendent John Tse to lead the Information Services Department drew attention to government communications. Concurrently, independent outlet Hong Kong Free Press launched a donation drive, highlighting the challenging media landscape. Separately, a transgender alumna initiated a lawsuit against her former school over alleged discriminatory hair policies, bringing social rights to the forefront.
About Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a vibrant global financial hub renowned for its stunning skyline, unique East-meets-West culture, and efficient infrastructure. However, its media landscape has undergone significant changes, with press freedom notably declining since the 2020 National Security Law, leading to the closure of independent outlets and prevalent self-censorship.
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Media landscape
Hong Kong's media environment, once a beacon of press freedom, has seen a dramatic decline, particularly since the 2020 National Security Law. This has resulted in the closure of several independent news outlets and a pervasive atmosphere of self-censorship among journalists.
To gain a comprehensive understanding, seek out a variety of news sources, including international outlets, and be aware of the increased prevalence of self-censorship in local reporting.
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China slams Trump claims of US election meddling as ‘pure fabrications’
- China has strongly refuted claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump that it interfered in U.S. elections. - Trump alleged that China illicitly acquired 220 million voter files and meddled in U.S. …
China threatens 'countermeasures' over U.S. journalist stay limits
- China warned it will take countermeasures after the U.S. finalized rules limiting the stay of Chinese journalists. - The new U.S. rules could be implemented by September, restricting Chinese nationa…
Tai Po fire: Gov’t has ‘unshirkable responsibility’ over fatal blaze, lawyer says as probe concludes
- A lawyer for a public inquiry committee stated the government bears "unshirkable responsibility" for a fatal Tai Po fire. - The fire, which occurred on November 26, 2025, killed 168 people and displ…
Lawmakers pass bill to allow joint-clearance at revamped border crossing in ‘fastest’ round of legislative scrutiny since electoral revamp
- Hong Kong's Legislative Council passed a bill enabling joint border clearance at the Huanggang Port with mainland China. - The bill allows Hong Kong authorities to enforce border controls within a d…
‘Law is clear’: Booksellers must ensure books are lawful, says security chief after arrests - but won’t give list of banned titles
- Hong Kong's security chief stated booksellers must ensure their stock is lawful. - This follows recent raids on shops and arrests of five individuals. - Authorities will not provide a list of banned…
Tai Po fire inquiry: Government blames 'deliberate cheating' by contractors for blaze that killed 168
- Government lawyers allege renovation contractors and oversight professionals deliberately cheated, causing a massive fire that killed 168 people in Tai Po. - The fire, which spread rapidly, was like…
Man Planned Taxi Driver's Stabbing, Prosecution Says at Murder Trial
- A man accused of murdering a taxi driver in 2021 allegedly planned the attack, the prosecution stated. - The defendant claimed his mind was being "controlled" by the government. - The victim's wife …
Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions as new regulations take effect
- Chinese users are saying goodbye to AI companions as new government regulations on emotional dependency take effect. - Major AI providers have suspended custom features, leading to user grief and th…
2019 protests: Ex-law student, 27, handed 34-month jail term for rioting following successful gov’t appeal
- A 27-year-old former law student in Hong Kong has been sentenced to 34 months in prison for rioting. - The sentence came after a successful government appeal overturned her previous acquittal. - The…
Tai Po fire inquiry: Anti-trust watchdog calls for bid-rigging to be criminalised as closing arguments begin
- Hong Kong's antitrust watchdog urged that bid-rigging in the city's building renovation sector be criminalized. - This call came as closing arguments began in the public inquiry into the deadly Tai …
China's economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years
- China's economy grew 4.3% year-on-year in the second quarter, missing economists' forecasts and marking the slowest expansion in over three years. - Strong exports, boosted by the global AI boom, he…
Hong Kong national security laws need constant improvement to close loopholes, ex-Beijing official says
- A former top Beijing official stated that Hong Kong's national security laws require continuous improvement to address loopholes. - He argued that Hong Kong's laws are comparatively mild and respect…
Man arrested at Hong Kong airport over bomb threat, found with stun gun and switchblade
- A man was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport for allegedly making a false bomb threat and possessing weapons. - The 47-year-old man reportedly argued with airline staff before claiming ther…
Bangkok bar fire toll reaches 30 as families claim bodies
- A fire at a Bangkok bar has killed 30 people and injured 75, with 24 in critical condition. - Relatives are claiming the bodies of victims at a hospital while some still hold out hope for missing lo…
Hong Kong’s Star Ferry seeks 30% fare hike, proposes pet-friendly route
- The Star Ferry operator is requesting a 30% fare increase to cover rising operational costs and significant financial losses. - Proposed fare hikes would raise adult single weekday trips from HK$5 t…
Hong Kong taxi driver fined HK$8,000 for overcharging undercover police officer picked up at Disneyland
- A Hong Kong taxi driver was fined HK$8,000 for overcharging an undercover police officer and failing to start the meter. - The driver, Joe Lau, picked up the officer at Disneyland and quoted a fare …
Taiwanese film hunters rescue ageing reels from bygone era
- Film hunters in Taiwan are working to salvage and restore rare Taiwanese-language films from the mid-1950s to late 1960s. - These films, known as 'taiyupian,' represent a significant but under-prese…
Hong Kong to Probe Civil Servant Negligence in 16-Year Medical Complaint Delay
- Hong Kong will investigate potential negligence by civil servants over a 16-year delay in handling a medical complaint against a pediatrician. - The pediatrician, Sit Sou-chi, was found guilty of pr…
Chinese repairwomen smash stereotypes with power tools
- A growing number of women in China are taking DIY and maintenance courses, challenging traditional gender roles in male-dominated fields. - Organizations like Mulan Build and 38fix offer all-women w…
Hong Kong prosecutors should treat children as children
- Hong Kong prosecutors are criticized for delaying cases involving minors, leading to them being tried as adults. - A case involving Ami Chan, arrested at 15 with laser pointers and spray paint, is h…
In Pictures: Bus enthusiasts restoring Hong Kong’s iconic double-decker
- Two Hong Kong bus enthusiasts are restoring a rare Leyland Victory Mark II double-decker bus. - The bus model was exclusively developed for Hong Kong and is no longer found elsewhere in the world. -…
Hong Kong restaurants welcome dogs as city eases pet-friendly rules
- Hong Kong has allowed dogs to enter restaurants for the first time in decades, a move aimed at boosting the city's struggling dining sector. - The new policy, which began Thursday, permits dogs in o…
China approves fast-fashion giant Shein’s Hong Kong listing bid
- Fast-fashion giant Shein has received approval from China's market regulator for its Hong Kong IPO. - The company plans to list up to 341.6 million shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange. - Beijing'…
Hundreds evacuate in Taiwan ahead of biggest typhoon in decades
- Hundreds of people evacuated their homes and many schools and offices closed in Taiwan as Typhoon Bavi approached. - The typhoon, expected to be the largest to hit Taiwan in over 30 years, brought s…
Hong Kong to water down proposed health checks for elderly commercial drivers - reports
- Hong Kong plans to ease proposed health checks for elderly commercial drivers, removing the annual requirement for those under 70. - New regulations will allow drivers aged 65 to renew licenses for …
Hong Kong waiter pleads guilty to inciting subversion via online posts, street posters
- A Hong Kong waiter pleaded guilty to inciting subversion through online posts and street posters promoting a pro-Taiwan party. - The charges include opposing the Chinese Communist Party and using th…
Dine-and-Dash Lawyer Accused of Similar Scams in Australia After Hong Kong Conviction
- Australian lawyer Sam Monkivitch, previously fined and given a suspended jail sentence in Hong Kong for dine-and-dash offenses, is allegedly targeting small businesses in Australia. - A Melbourne sa…
HK$20 million spent on salaries of M+, Palace Museum executives last year despite West Kowloon art hub’s deficit, figures show
- Seven executives at Hong Kong's M+ Museum and Palace Museum received over HK$20 million in salaries last year, despite the West Kowloon Cultural District hub operating at a deficit. - Salary expendi…
Independent bookshop Elmbook to close physical store after Hong Kong Book Fair ban
- Independent Hong Kong bookshop Elmbook will close its physical store after being banned from the Hong Kong Book Fair. - The 29-year-old shop, which has participated in the fair for years, was notifi…
Hong Kong fertility clinic probed after sending wrong embryo samples for DNA testing
- Hong Kong authorities are investigating Heal Fertility Centre for allegedly sending incorrect embryo specimens for DNA testing. - The incidents involved two couples in May, where embryo specimens di…
China signals ‘new normal’ with coast guard patrols off eastern Taiwan
- China's coast guard has begun regular patrols east of Taiwan, signaling a potential "new normal" in the region. - Analysts suggest these patrols are part of Beijing's strategy to increase pressure o…
Rescuers search for missing in China storms after 100,000 evacuated
- Rescuers are searching for survivors in flood-stricken areas of China after severe storms killed 17 people. - Torrential rains caused rivers to overflow and a reservoir dam to burst, leading to the …
Hong Kong Churches Urged to Implement Anti-Sexual Harassment Policies After Study Finds Complaints Mishandled
- A study urges Hong Kong churches to implement anti-sexual harassment policies after finding many complaints were mishandled. - Researchers discovered that only 47% of surveyed churches have such gui…
Hong Kong suspends rodent control contractor for keeping captured rats overnight
- Hong Kong authorities suspended a rodent control contractor for failing to dispose of captured rats daily. - Workers were found keeping rats overnight instead of sending them for disposal, violating…
125 arrested in police crackdown on triad-run lunchbox racket, illegal gambling dens
- Hong Kong police arrested 125 individuals in a major operation targeting a triad group involved in food rackets and illegal gambling. - The triad group allegedly monopolized the takeaway lunchbox bu…
2019 protester was ‘some distance’ from clashes, magistrate says
- A protester charged over Hong Kong's 2019 unrest was arrested some distance from clashes, a magistrate said. - The defendant, who was 15 at the time of arrest and 21 when charged, faces charges of p…
Wang Fuk Court administrator to host owners' meeting across 4 venues via live broadcast
- The administrator of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate will host a special owners' meeting on July 19 via live broadcast at four venues to facilitate attendance. - Owners expressed diss…
Labor groups demand minimum wage hike, higher food allowance for migrant domestic workers
- Labor groups in Hong Kong are demanding a minimum wage increase for migrant domestic workers. - They also want a higher food allowance and employers to provide fans or air conditioning. - The groups…
China frees jailed pastor Ezra Jin after Trump raised his case with Xi
- China has released jailed pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, founder of the unregistered Zion church, after US President Donald Trump raised his case with Chinese President Xi Jinping. - Jin was detained in Oc…
Ex-employer ordered to pay HK$251k to family of late domestic worker fired over cancer diagnosis, NGO says process ‘unbearable’
- A Hong Kong court ordered an ex-employer to pay over HK$251,000 to the family of a Filipina domestic worker who died after being fired due to a cervical cancer diagnosis. - The judge ruled the dismi…
Taiwan’s ageing seaweed harvesters hope younger women wade in to keep tradition alive
- 72-year-old Wu Feng-chiao is one of the last women in Taiwan preserving the tradition of harvesting seaweed. - The arduous and dangerous work, known as 'hainu' or 'sea women,' is facing extinction a…
Hong Kong crackdown continues: Activists detained on Tiananmen anniversary, bookshop raided
- Hong Kong authorities continued their national security crackdown in June, with police stopping activists and arresting an independent bookseller. - On the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdow…
Germany Summons Chinese Envoy Over Reports of Russian Troops Training in China
- Germany summoned China's ambassador over media reports alleging Chinese state actors, including the People's Liberation Army, are training Russian soldiers. - The German foreign ministry described t…
China accuses critics of ethnic unity law of ‘spreading falsehoods’ as UN warns it threatens rights
- China on Friday urged countries to cease spreading falsehoods about its new ethnic unity law, which critics warn threatens minority rights. - The law, effective Wednesday, aims to forge a shared nat…
Two autistic men admit secession charges over Hong Kong independence group
- Two autistic men in Hong Kong pleaded guilty to secession charges for joining a Taiwan-based pro-independence group. - The men, aged 27 and 25, admitted to being active members of the Hong Kong Demo…
Chinese University Suspends Lawmaker William Wong After Drink-Driving Arrest
- Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong has been suspended from his administrative role at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) following a drink-driving arrest. - Wong, an associate dean at CUHK's Fa…
Hong Kong police search 15 people on Handover anniversary, citing national security and public order
- Hong Kong police stopped and searched 15 individuals on the territory's Handover anniversary, citing national security and public order concerns. - Among those searched was activist Lee Ying-chi, wh…
Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong arrested on suspicion of drink driving on Chinese University campus
- Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and three other offenses after a car accident on the Chinese University of Hong Kong campus. - Wong allegedly hit two parke…
China's ethnic unity law takes effect amid international criticism over minority rights
- China's new ethnic unity law took effect, drawing criticism from Taiwan, the UN, and rights groups. - Critics fear the law will suppress minority rights, particularly for Uyghurs and Tibetans, and i…
Hong Kong Observatory hoists T1 storm signal, will consider T3 on Friday
- Hong Kong Observatory issued the T1 storm signal as a tropical depression approaches Hainan Island. - The signal indicates a tropical cyclone is within 800 kilometers and may affect the territory. -…
July 1: Leader John Lee to prioritise Northern Metropolis and 5-year plan, as fallen firefighter among honourees
- Hong Kong leader John Lee outlined priorities including the Northern Metropolis tech hub and the city's first five-year plan. - The five-year plan aims to integrate with national development and enh…
China’s new ethnic unity law legalising cultural ‘erasure,’ Tibetan and Uyghur minorities warn at UN
- Tibetan and Uyghur representatives urged the UN to pressure China to repeal a new ethnic unity law. - They argue the law, effective July 1, aims to erase minority cultures and identities. - The law …
Ultra-wealthy Chinese exile in New York sentenced to 30 years for fraud
- Chinese exile Guo Wengui has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in New York for defrauding over 1,000 people of more than $1 billion. - He used his online influence to solicit investments promisin…
Three workers charged with HK$90,000 jewelry theft from fire-hit Tai Po estate
- Three construction workers were charged with stealing HK$90,000 worth of jewelry from a flat in a fire-damaged Hong Kong estate. - The defendants allegedly stole items from a resident's flat while r…
University of Hong Kong student publication Undergrad shuts down after 74 years
- The University of Hong Kong's student publication, Undergrad, has ceased operations after 74 years due to a lack of editorial board members. - Founded in 1952, the magazine covered campus affairs an…
Gov’t withdraws controversial anti-drugs ad with AI pop stars named after Cannabis, Ice, Cocaine and Etomidate
- Hong Kong's Correctional Services Department withdrew an anti-drugs ad featuring AI pop stars named after illegal substances. - Netizens complained the ad, titled "Obsession: The Sugar-Coated Trap,"…
Chinese Dissident Flees China by Sea, Arrives in Canada
- Chinese dissident Dong Guangping, who fled China by sea, has arrived in Canada. - Dong, a former policeman and human rights advocate, previously escaped to South Korea after multiple failed attempts…
Hong Kong Originals: Millennials brew local flavors with enduring spirit
- Three millennials founded Purelifehk six years ago, aiming to create a new wave of local Hong Kong flavors. - They started with a hand-brewed oolong tea, embodying the "Hong Kong spirit of enduring …
Japan Evacuates Over a Million as Two Storms Approach; Taiwan Reports Two Deaths
- Japan issued evacuation advisories for over a million people as two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, approach. - Taiwan reported two deaths due to floods and landslides caused by severe tropical…
Plane appears to crash into Beijing’s tallest building
- Witnesses reported a small plane appearing to crash into Beijing's tallest building, the CITIC Tower, on Friday. - Debris was seen at the building's base, and a hole was visible in the upper floors,…
Tai Po fire: Administrator confident owners meeting can be held next month
- The administrator for the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court is confident an owners' meeting can be held in July, after missing a previous deadline. - Hop On Management will not appeal a decision denying its b…
Hong Kong woman arrested after 30 endangered reptiles found in Sham Shui Po flat
- Hong Kong authorities arrested a woman after finding 30 endangered reptiles in her apartment. - The discovery followed the sighting of a crocodile on the building's balcony. - The woman faces charge…
HK Electric to Hike Fuel Surcharge by 33.9% in July Amid Middle East Conflict Fallout
- HK Electric will increase its fuel surcharge by 33.9% starting in July due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. - The increase reflects a deferred impact of higher fuel costs from March, April, and …
New Zealand internal report warns of Chinese military forays in Pacific
- New Zealand's internal defense and foreign affairs report warns of persistent Chinese military forays in the Pacific. - The report, based on monitoring a Chinese navy flotilla, anticipates Beijing's…
Hong Kong ‘free birth’ couple hope to reunite with son Danny under gov’t supervision
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Ban combustibles on exterior building works, fire expert urges after deadly blaze
- An expert recommended banning combustible materials on apartment complex exterior walls during construction to prevent fires. - The recommendation follows a deadly fire in November 2025 that killed …
Bank of China evaded billions in tax, issued illegal loans, audit finds
- China's National Audit Office found that the Bank of China evaded 2.4 billion yuan ($352 million) in taxes and the Agricultural Bank of China illegally issued 11 billion yuan in loans. - The Bank of…
Injured juvenile crocodile rescued from Sham Shui Po residential building
- The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) rescued an injured juvenile crocodile from a residential building in Sham Shui Po. - The metre-long reptile was found on a balcony and was…
Hong Kong police arrest 11 in crackdown on 'crash-for-cash' scams totaling HK$135 million
- Hong Kong police arrested 11 individuals in a crackdown on "crash-for-cash" scams. - These scams have generated an estimated HK$135 million in fraudulent claims since January. - The arrested individ…
China says it has ‘legitimate’ right to apply new ethnic unity law against people beyond its own borders
- China asserts its "legitimate" right to enforce its new "ethnic unity" law extraterritorially, according to a top judicial official. - This law, effective July 1, aims to promote national unity and …
Hong Kong police raid bookstore, arrest ex-councillor for alleged sedition
- Hong Kong national security police arrested a former pro-democracy district councillor and raided her bookstore for alleged sedition. - The councillor and a man are accused of selling seditious titl…
Middle East war: Cathay Pacific to lower fuel surcharges next Wed as oil prices fall
- Cathay Pacific will reduce fuel surcharges on international flights starting July 1 due to falling global oil prices. - This is the second reduction since the Middle East conflict began, with surcha…
Hong Kong Homes Shrunk by a Quarter Over 3 Decades, Think Tank Says
- Hong Kong homes have shrunk by 26% in average floor area over the past three decades, a think tank reported. - The Hong Kong Future Economy Institute warned of a "quantity illusion" when assessing h…
HKETO spy row: Pro-Beijing party protests UK consulate as lawmakers urge trade office review
- A pro-Beijing party in Hong Kong protested outside the British consulate over the jailing of two Chinese-Britons in a spying case. - The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions called the sentencing "p…
Hospital Authority dismisses resident doctor over unauthorised exam linked to sacked intern girlfriend
- A resident doctor at Tuen Mun Hospital has been dismissed for conducting an unauthorized examination on a patient. - The incident is linked to his intern girlfriend, who was previously fired for acc…
Explosions Heard as Warehouse Fire Engulfs Hong Kong's San Tin District
- A large fire broke out at a warehouse in Hong Kong's San Tin area early on June 23, 2026. - Explosions were heard from the site, and a significant plume of smoke rose into the sky. - Firefighters ex…
Hong Kong police arrest 24 drivers in two-week crackdown after road death surge
- Hong Kong police arrested 24 drivers and issued over 4,000 tickets during a two-week crackdown on dangerous driving and jaywalking. - The operation, codenamed “Clearview” and “Autobinder,” targeted …
China imposes export controls on 10 US companies - gov’t
- China imposed export controls on 10 US companies and banned public procurement from 46 others in response to Washington's blacklist. - The move targets firms involved in defense and rare earths mini…
Hong Kong TV host Lillian Sze dies after ovarian cancer battle
- Hong Kong TV host Lillian Sze died Sunday from ovarian cancer, less than a month after announcing her diagnosis. - Sze, in her 20s, worked for ViuTV and was known for hosting fan meetings for K-pop …
Hong Kong mulls expanding home visit scheme to ‘young elderly’ following carer tragedy
- Hong Kong is considering extending its home visit scheme to younger elderly individuals who care for chronically ill partners. - The proposal follows a recent tragedy involving an elderly couple whe…
Show Your Stripes Day 2026: Hong Kong temperature rises highlighted in climate warming stripes
- Hong Kong's rising temperatures are visualized through "warming stripes" as part of the global #ShowYourStripes campaign. - The graphics, created by British climate scientist Ed Hawkins, illustrate …
Karen Hao: Grassroots movements challenge the 'AI empire' in the era of tech trillionaires
- Journalist Karen Hao discusses grassroots movements challenging the power of tech giants and the "AI empire." - The conversation explores the sustainability of backlash against AI, the future of con…
China to levy 55% tariff on Australian beef after quota hit
- China will impose a 55% tariff on Australian beef imports after shipments hit an annual quota. - The additional tariff will be applied starting Saturday. - Australia's government expressed disappoin…
Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan: Learning from China's Green Strategy
- Hong Kong is developing its first five-year economic and social development plan, with public consultation open until August 14. - The plan aims to incorporate sustainability into decision-making, d…
Beijing calls UK jailing of Chinese-Britons for spying ‘a farce’
- China has labeled the UK's jailing of two Chinese-British nationals for spying as a "classic political farce." - Peter Wai and Bill Yuen were convicted of spying on Hong Kong dissidents in Britain o…
UK jails Chinese-Brits for spying on Hong Kong dissidents for Beijing
- Two dual Chinese-British nationals were jailed in the UK for spying on Hong Kong dissidents. - Peter Wai received 10 years and Bill Yuen received eight years for conducting
Beijing official gives Hong Kong government 'four affirmations' after two-day visit
- China's top official Xia Baolong concluded a two-day visit to Hong Kong, offering "affirmations" to the local government. - Xia praised Hong Kong's efforts in its five-year plan, national security, …
Taiwan protests Kenya's blocking of delegates at oceans forum, citing Chinese pressure
- Taiwan accused Kenya of succumbing to Chinese pressure after Kenyan authorities detained its delegates and revoked entry permits for an international oceans forum in Mombasa. - Taiwan's Foreign Mini…
Fallen Hong Kong Firefighter Honored with Asteroid Naming
- An asteroid has been named in honor of Ho Wai-ho, a firefighter who died battling a devastating inferno at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court last year. - The fire, which occurred in November 2025, claimed …
Top Beijing Official Stays in Shenzhen During Hong Kong Visit, Local Media Report
- Xia Baolong, Beijing's top official for Hong Kong affairs, stayed in Shenzhen during a two-day inspection trip to Hong Kong. - This arrangement, different from previous visits, is reportedly aimed a…
HK$1.4 billion given to parents with newborns, but Hong Kong birth rate fell to record low in 2025
- Hong Kong has spent over HK$1.4 billion on a cash handout scheme for newborns over three years, but the city's birth rate has hit a record low. - The scheme provided HK$20,000 bonuses to nearly 72,0…
China warns next phase of US-Iran talks will be ‘more difficult’
- China's top diplomat warned that the next phase of US-Iran talks will be more difficult. - The diplomat urged the UN Security Council to play a greater role in supporting the negotiations. - China e…
Tai Po fire: 150% surge in building renovation corruption complaints after deadly blaze
- Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog reported a 150% surge in complaints about suspected corruption in major renovation projects in early 2026, following a deadly fire. - The increase in complaints …
Top court upholds law criminalizing calls to boycott Hong Kong elections
- Hong Kong's top court upheld a law that criminalizes calls to boycott elections, including casting a blank vote. - The Court of Final Appeal dismissed an appeal by a former student leader, ruling th…
Int’l Domestic Workers Day: NGO calls for HK$6,172 min. wage and scrapping of compulsory ‘live-in’ arrangement
- An NGO is calling for a higher minimum wage and the abolition of mandatory live-in arrangements for foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong. - The Asian Migrants’ Coordinating Body (AMCB) also urged …
EU says it verified China trained Russians fighting in Ukraine; Beijing denounces ‘slander’
- The EU claims to have verified reports that China trained Russian military personnel for deployment in Ukraine. - China has denied the allegations, calling them "pure slander" and baseless. - The EU…
China Says Military Growth Aids World Peace, Rejects Australia Threat Report
- China asserts that its military growth enhances global peace, rejecting a think tank report warning of a growing threat to Australia. - A Lowy Institute report indicated China's increasing capabilit…
Hong Kong tightens labour import scheme rules for catering industry
- Hong Kong's government has tightened rules for its supplementary labor import scheme, specifically for the catering industry. - Employers in the F&B sector must now maintain a stricter ratio of thre…
Hong Kong consumer watchdog urges greater transparency amid surge in claw machine complaints
- Hong Kong's Consumer Council urged claw machine operators to increase transparency due to a nearly ninefold rise in complaints over two years. - Complaints cited misleading prize displays, unclear g…
Chinese official Xia Baolong to visit Hong Kong, inspect city’s 5-year plan, Northern Metropolis
- Beijing's top official on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, will visit the city to inspect its five-year plan and the Northern Metropolis development. - The visit coincides with Hong Kong's launch of …
