Hong Kong’s top court questions grounds for convicting June 4 alliance trio
[South China Morning Post] - 01/8/2025
Court of Final Appeal judges question how group can be defined as ‘foreign agent’ and denied evidence substantiating that allegation when mounting defence.
In Hong Kong newspapers
Dennis Lo takes over Chinese University of Hong Kong, vows to boost global standing
‘We are committed to enhancing the international standing of CUHK and make efforts in teaching, research, service (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Hong Kong, Macau passport holders hit online snag for UK travel e-permit
Attempts to list Hong Kong or Macau as passport’s place of issue or applicant’s nationality triggers pages stating (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Tap Hong Kong’s fundraising potential, Paul Chan tells Indonesian business elites
Finance chief calls on companies to take advantage of city’s capital markets, but one business lobby group warns (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Memorial held for Hong Kong motorcyclist killed in controversial crash
Rider, 27, died last week after off-duty customs officer tried to stop his alleged escape from police, with bike (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker Chim Pui-chung seeks leniency after fraud conviction
Defence team says Chim is nearly 80 years old and in poor health in plea backed by mitigation letters from (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Hong Kong is sleeping on a cultural and tourism resource: trams
Instead of prioritising one-off events, tourism planners should add value to its cultural treasures by embracing new (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
'Plan to build homes gave arts hub a lifeline'
A government decision last year allowing the sale of commercial and residential facilities at the West Kowloon arts (…)
[RTHK] - 8/01/2025
Jump in Hong Kong dog poisoning cases sparks calls for stricter animal laws
Group following up on suspected poisoning cases says number of dogs killed rose from five in 2023 to at least 49 (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
Hongkongers will need electronic authorisation to travel to, or transit through, UK from Wed
Hongkongers who plan to visit or transit through the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from (…)
[HKFP] - 8/01/2025
Hong Kong will not restrict city emigrants from public health services: minister
Lawmakers suggest restricting access of Hong Kong identity card holders who have moved overseas to public medical (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 8/01/2025
West Kowloon arts hub plans to raise funds with residential development
Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District has said it planned to build some 2,000 residential flats, the sale of (…)
[HKFP] - 8/01/2025