The Latest Breaking News from Hong Kong

Hong Kong Police Targeting Overseas Activists and Speech

Police have set bounties on 13 activists, some living in the U.S.

Reason · Dec 28, 2023

Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after pleading guilty to a terrorism charge over a foiled bomb plot

A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to a terrorism charge under a Beijing-imposed national security law

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2023

Asian Stocks Open Higher On Fed Rate Hopes

Asian stocks opened largely higher on Thursday, with Hong Kong leading the gains as investors worked on expectations the US Federal Reserve will cut rates next year.

International Business Times · Dec 28, 2023

The Goldfinger review – Infernal Affairs duo swap sides for new cop v robber clash

Tony Leung Chiu-wai pursued justice undercover in the first film. Now he’s a shiny gang boss cashing in before Hong Kong goes back to China

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2023

Home Office accused over ‘absurd’ rejections of Hong Kong asylum claims

UK caseworkers appear ‘predisposed to discredit’ applications, says senior figure of disbanded democratic movement

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2023

From sea to plate … to sea! Hong Kong puts oyster shells to new use

Discarded shells from restaurants and hotels are being used to restore damaged oyster ecosystems, promote biodiversity and lower pollution in the city’s bays

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023

Hong Kong Court Refuses To Drop Jimmy Lai Sedition Charge

A Hong Kong court on Friday rejected jailed pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai's bid to throw out a charge of seditious publication in a trial that has attracted international attention.

International Business Times · Dec 22, 2023

Hong Kong court rejects publisher Jimmy Lai’s bid to toss sedition charge

Hand-picked national security judges rule that prosecution filed charge within the time limit.

Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2023

Hong Kong court rejects activist publisher Jimmy Lai's bid to throw out sedition charge

A Hong Kong court has rejected a bid by prominent activist publisher Jimmy Lai to throw out a sedition charge laid against him

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023

Hong Kong Land Sales Plunge as Developers Remain Cautious

Economic slump is pushing down the price of Hong Kong land sales leaving city government with the threat of a record deficit

Caixin Global · Dec 21, 2023