🇭🇰 Hong Kong Free Press
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About Hong Kong Free Press
Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) is a not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee, without shareholders, founded in 2015 by British multimedia journalist Tom Grundy. Its revenue is primarily generated through reader contributions, advertising, and content syndication, with a stated commitment to independence from corporate or political affiliations.
Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) is rated as Left-Center biased and high in factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check, advocating for democratic freedoms, human rights, and the rule of law in Hong Kong. Founded in response to concerns over declining press freedom, HKFP critically reports on the Hong Kong government and Beijing's influence, particularly concerning the National Security Law. The media environment in Hong Kong has significantly deteriorated, with Reporters Without Borders ranking Hong Kong 140th in its 2025 World Press Freedom Index, and Freedom House noting a rapid dismantling of the 'one country, two systems' framework. HKFP maintains a comprehensive Ethics Code and Corrections Policy and has received accreditations from the Trust Project and Journalism Trust Initiative, meeting 100% of Newsguard's credibility criteria.
Reading context
Outlets in Hong Kong often work under tighter political or legal limits than in countries ranked as fully free for press. We keep each headline's original tone on purpose, so you can see how stories are usually framed for domestic readers.
China’s economy beats forecasts, but war darkens outlook
- China's economy grew 5.0 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, exceeding forecasts despite global economic uncertainties. - The growth was primarily fueled by exports, though retail sales growt…
Beijing Official Warns Hong Kong Against ‘Politicising’ Tai Po Fire to ‘Stir Up Chaos’
- Beijing's top official in Hong Kong warns against 'politicizing' the Tai Po fire to incite chaos. - Officials state that national security risks persist despite the security law. - Authorities vow a…
Hong Kong suspends plans to legalise basketball betting amid concerns about prediction markets
- Hong Kong has halted plans to legalize basketball betting due to concerns over the rise of prediction markets. - The government cited the rapid growth and potential for prediction markets to fuel il…
Mainland Chinese Woman Acquitted of Fraud in Hong Kong Top Talent Visa Case
- A mainland Chinese woman was acquitted of fraud charges related to using a fake degree for Hong Kong's Top Talent visa. - The magistrate accepted that her agent may have submitted the fraudulent app…