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March 26, 2024

Hong Kong prisoners jailed for national security crimes unlikely to get early release, leader says

Hong Kong prisoners convicted of serious national security offenses are unlikely to be granted early release, according to the region's chief executive.

March 20, 2024

United Nations, European Union worry Hong Kong's new security law could threaten human rights

The European Union and United Nations are concerned that Hong Kong's new national security bill, Article 23, could threaten human rights in the city.

March 19, 2024

Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously pass controversial security law, granting government power to curb dissent

Hong Kong lawmakers have unanimously passed a new national security law aimed at curbing dissent, seen as a response to the 2019 pro-democracy protests.

March 11, 2024

Hong Kong man indicted in US for smuggling protected turtles overseas: DOJ

A Hong Kong man was indicted by a U.S. federal grand jury on Friday for allegedly shipping protected eastern box turtles overseas to China to be placed on the black market.

February 28, 2024

Concerns of media censorship mount as Hong Kong moves to enact new national security law

As Hong Kong prepares to enact a new national security law, concerns are growing among the international business and media communities over fears of censorship.

February 16, 2024

Hong Kong customs arrest 7 in $1.8 billion money laundering case linked to India

Hong Kong customs officials have arrested seven people in connection with the territory's largest-ever money laundering case, involving approximately $1.8 billion.

February 7, 2024

12 stranded on Disneyland roller coaster in Hong Kong after sudden stop mid-ride

Passengers on a ride at Hong Kong's Disneyland were left stranded after the ride malfunctioned, prompting emergency services to rescue them.

January 30, 2024

Nicole Kidman's 'Expats' is blocked in Hong Kong, despite being filmed there

Prime Video's 'The Expats,' starring Nicole Kidman, is set in Hong Kong, but it cannot be streamed there. This has raised concerns over censorship and civil rights in the city.

January 30, 2024

Hong Kong launches public consultation on proposed national security law

Hong Kong has initiated a public consultation on a national security law, following in the steps of Bejing, who implemented a similar law three years ago.

January 2, 2024

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to sedition and collusion charges

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty to charges of sedition and collusion with foreign countries.