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Chairman of Hong Kong Journalist Association found guilty of obstructing police

Ronson Chan, the chairman of the Hong Kong Journalist Association who allegedly refused to show the plainclothes officer his identity card, has been found guilty of obstruction.

World September 5

Hong Kong's top court orders government to recognize overseas same-sex marriage in landmark case

The top court in Hong Kong, a city in China, has ruled its government was in violation of not recognizing same-sex marriages legitimized overseas, ending a five-year legal feud.

Hong Kong August 25

Hong Kong arrests 6 for loan fraud scheme using AI deep fakes

Hong Kong authorities arrested an informal fraud syndicate using artificial intelligence technology to falsify loan applications and steal citizens' identities.

Japan August 24

Neighbors of Japan, including South Korea and China, express fear as treated radioactive wastewater released

Residents from South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Macau are considering removing seafood from their diet over fears of how Japan’s nuclear waste release may contaminate the ocean.

Hong Kong August 23

Hong Kong prepares an import ban on Japanese seafood ahead of Fukushima nuclear waste release

As Japan prepares to release treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, Hong Kong is setting up steps to monitor seafood imports from Japan.

Hong Kong August 23

Hong Kong court refuses to ban protest song, government now allowed to appeal decision

The government of Hong Kong is now allowed to appeal a court decision that refused to ban “Glory to Hong Kong," a song protestors have sung to promote the city’s separation from China.

Hong Kong August 22

Jailed Hong Kong college student loses bid to reduce prison sentence after breaking China-imposed security law

Lui Sai-yu, an imprisoned university student, lost his bid to reduce a five-year prison sentence. He was convicted of breaking a national security law that was imposed by China.

Hong Kong August 15

7 prominent advocates charged in Hong Kong’s 2019 pro-democracy protests get convictions overturned

Some of Hong Kong’s most prominent democracy advocates are getting their convictions overturned, following a 2019 pro-democracy protest that gathered about 1.7 million people.

Hong Kong August 10

Hong Kong arrests 10 for their alleged involvement in overseas donations meant to support fleeing dissidents

A dozen people were arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly helping overseas activists receive donations to financially support dissidents fleeing from the island.

Hong Kong August 7

Hong Kong court refuses to ban popular protest song, government plans to appeal decision

A court in Hong Kong refused to ban a popular protest song on July 28, 2023. lawmakers in the country plan to appeal the court's decision.