Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 54
[HKFP] - 01/5/2025
December 2024 was the 54th month since a Beijing-imposed security law was enacted in Hong Kong, and nine months since further security legislation was passed into law by Hong Kong’s opposition-free legislature. As the public was beginning to feel the festive vibe on Christmas Eve, the government (…)
In Hong Kong newspapers
First test event held at Kai Tak main stadium 'smooth'
A rugby tournament featuring university students was held at the Kai Tak Sports Park on Sunday, the first test event (…)
[RTHK] - 5/01/2025
Government to minimise strain on Hongkongers while seeking to spend less: Paul Chan
Increase in expenditure on subsidy schemes has put ‘significant long-term pressure’ on government spending, finance (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Hongkongers can have string of 9 days off over Lunar New Year holiday
There are 17 public holidays in 2025 and residents can enjoy extended breaks if they take leave in between those dates.
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Hong Kong police arrest 31 over deepfakes used to scam victims in Singapore, Malaysia
Syndicate used photos of attractive people found online and deepfake technology to trick victims out of more than (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Man dies after collapsing on Hong Kong escalator, injuring woman during fall
Man with history of medical problems collapses in Sha Tin and falls onto woman behind him, with pair rushed to hospital.
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
'HK Coliseum can focus even more on entertainment'
The government said some of its venues could focus on entertainment after the opening of more sports facilities. (…)
[RTHK] - 5/01/2025
31 arrested over investment 'scams'
Police on Sunday said they smashed a syndicate that allegedly made use of deepfake technology to conduct investment (…)
[RTHK] - 5/01/2025
Govt to focus on cost-cutting: FS
The government will focus on cutting expenditure to tackle a fiscal deficit, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said. As (…)
[RTHK] - 5/01/2025
Hong Kong enjoys ‘greater investor appeal’ amid Swiss sanctions on Russia
Treasury minister says city more likely to entice investors to set up family offices after Switzerland’s neutral (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 5/01/2025
Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 54
December 2024 was the 54th month since a Beijing-imposed security law was enacted in Hong Kong, and nine months (…)
[HKFP] - 5/01/2025
China’s central bank plans to boost growth with ‘moderately loose’ monetary policy
China’s central bank has outlined a “moderately loose” monetary plan aimed at boosting domestic demand to spur (…)
[HKFP] - 5/01/2025