Tag: Hong Kong
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,...
Trading Hours for T1 Issuance on Mondays: 6am-9am – RTHK
The Hong Kong Observatory has announced that it will be issuing a T1 between the hours of 6am and 9am on Monday due to Tropical Cyclone Man-yi approaching the territory. Although the storm is...
From Hong Kong-born Children to Migrant Labourers: Their Story of Sacrifice and Determination
Joseph, a migrant worker from mainland China, recently arrived in Hong Kong to work as a waiter in a New Territories restaurant. He made this move in order to be closer to his children...
CE Leads Publicity Blitz for Hong Kong at APEC Summit – RTHK
Chief Executive John Lee had a very busy day during his visit to Peru, attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit. He signed a free trade agreement with Peru and had meetings with leaders...
Hong Kong Consumer Watchdog Receives 500+ Concert Complaints in 10 Months
The Consumer Council in Hong Kong has reported an increase in complaints regarding concerts and live performances this year. With over 500 complaints received in the past 10 months, concertgoers have expressed their dissatisfaction...
Hong Kong Renumbered Lamp Posts Referencing Tiananmen Crackdown: Impact and Analysis
The Hong Kong government recently decided to renumber several lamp posts that previously bore codes referencing the date of the Tiananmen crackdown. The numbers “8964” and “6489” have been replaced with new codes. This...
Regular Youth Uniformed Group Day Proposal for Youth Empowerment and Community Engagement
A youth think tank has proposed the idea of having a "youth uniformed group day" to promote youth empowerment and community engagement. Youth I.D.E.A.S, a part of the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups,...
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 2019 rioting during the extradition bill unrest. The sentencing came...
Hong Kong to Add Etomidate to Dangerous Drug List in 2025: Crackdown on ‘Space...
Hong Kong is taking steps to combat the misuse of a short-acting anaesthetic called etomidate, also known as "space oil," by adding it to the dangerous drug list next year. This decision comes after...
Hong Kong Police Officers Sentenced for Homeless Harassment
Six police officers in Hong Kong have been sentenced to prison for harassing homeless individuals. The officers were found guilty of perverting the course of justice in a rare criminal conviction of law enforcement...
