Tag: Hong Kong
Hong Kong National Security Law: Yearlong Crackdown Explained
More than six months have passed since Hong Kong implemented new security legislation, known as Article 23. Recently, the courts heard the first legal...
Man jailed for online comments linked to stabbing of Hong Kong police officer in...
A 25-year-old man in Hong Kong has been sentenced to two years in jail for encouraging violence against the police through online comments. The...
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Fined for Unauthorised Fundraising – 4 Plead Not Guilty
Six members of the pro-democracy League of Social Democrats (LSD) were recently fined up to HK$1,000 for fundraising and displaying banners without proper permits....
Hong Kong Men Sentenced to Up to 3 Years in Jail for July 2019...
Four Hong Kong men, including 19-year-old twins, have recently been sentenced to prison terms of up to three years for their involvement in the...
Hong Kong Economy Grows 1.8% in Q3 – Latest Updates and Analysis
Hong Kong's economy experienced a growth of 1.8 percent in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. This growth rate was...
Hong Kong Police Crime Unit Now Handling Journalist Intimidation Cases, Says Press Group
The Hong Kong Police Crime Unit has taken on the investigation of harassment and intimidation against journalists, according to the Hong Kong Journalists Association....
Rising Cases of Domestic Abuse in Hong Kong: 1,200+ Criminal Cases in 2023
The rising cases of domestic abuse in Hong Kong have reached an alarming level, with over 1,200 criminal cases reported in 2023, the highest...
Rising Cases of Sexual Violence Involving Private Images and Partners in Hong Kong
An NGO in Hong Kong is urging authorities to update sexual offences legislation following a notable increase in sexual violence cases involving private images...
Hong Kong’s Baby Bonus Scheme Distributes Over HK$520 Million to Newborn Families
The Hong Kong government has recently distributed over HK$520 million through a “baby bonus” scheme designed to provide financial assistance to families with newborns...
Hong Kong Concern Group Criticizes Scholar for Stigmatizing Student Suicide
A Hong Kong scholar recently issued an apology for his comments on student suicide after a concern group criticized him for stigmatizing mental health...