Tag: Hong Kong
Urgent Call for Early HIV Testing in Hong Kong amid Rising Late Diagnoses
In a recent press conference, Dr. Bonnie Wong, a consultant for the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) in Hong Kong, highlighted the urgent need for early HIV testing. She expressed concern over the increase...
Jimmy Lai Denies Instructing Staff to Advocate Western Sanctions on Hong Kong
Jailed media tycoon, Jimmy Lai, has strongly denied allegations that he instructed his staff at Apple Daily newspaper to advocate for Western sanctions on Hong Kong during his national security trial. The 76-year-old tycoon...
HK and Guangdong Strengthen Ties in Conference
The director of the central government's liaison office emphasized the importance of collaboration between Hong Kong and Guangdong for the advancement of the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Speaking at the Guangdong-Hong Kong Deepening Economic,...
Arrested Japanese Sex Workers in Hong Kong for Suspected Cross-Border Prostitution
Hong Kong police recently conducted a joint operation with authorities in Singapore, Japan, and Macau to arrest 65 individuals, including Japanese sex workers and porn stars, in connection with a cross-border vice syndicate. The...
Welcome Navy Vessels: CE and Mainland Officials Extend Warm Reception – RTHK
Chief Executive John Lee warmly welcomed two navy vessels from the country - a destroyer and an amphibious assault ship - that have arrived in the SAR. The arrival of The Changsha and The...
Hong Kong Democratic Party Chair Encouraged Protesters in 2019 Unrest – Court Appeal Hearing
Hong Kong prosecutors have challenged the acquittal of the Democratic Party chairman in a 2019 unlawful assembly case, saying the politician had “encouraged” protesters despite knowing they were resisting police. Justices of Appeal Derek...
Punishment for National Security Violators: Chief Executive’s Warning
Chief Executive John Lee issued a stern warning on Tuesday, stating that individuals who pose a threat to national security will face punishment as prescribed by the law. This statement comes after 45 opposition...
Hong Kong 47: Government Considers Appeal for Longer Sentences amid International Condemnation
The Hong Kong government is considering whether to appeal for longer sentences for certain democrats who were recently jailed in the city's largest national security case. A total of 45 former legislators, ex-district councillors,...
Severity of Subversion Case Sentencing: Chris Tang – RTHK
Secretary for Security Chris Tang has commented on the severity of the sentences handed down in the city's largest national security case so far. The High Court sentenced 45 people for conspiracy to commit...
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Jailed up to 10 Years in Landmark National Security Case
Hong Kong has been in the spotlight as pro-democracy activists faced sentencing in a landmark national security case. The High Court handed down jail terms to 45 individuals, including prominent figures like Benny Tai,...
