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December 12, 2023

Son of jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai lobbies UK foreign secretary for his release

Jimmy Lai's son has been lobbying UK foreign secretary to help secure his father's release from prison; Lai founded Apple Daily, a constant thorn in the side of the Chinese Communist Party.

December 9, 2023

Hong Kong to cull 900 pigs in wake of deadly swine fever outbreak

Hong Kong authorities have ordered more than 900 pigs to be culled after the presence of the deadly African swine fever (ASF) was found at a licensed farm in New Territories.

October 30, 2023

Washington state senator Jeff Wilson cleared of Hong Kong gun charge

A gun charge against Jeff Wilson, a Washington state senator, was dismissed by a Hong Kong court Monday. The charge was linked to Wilson's possession of an unlicensed firearm.

October 24, 2023

Washington state senator arrested in China for carrying gun through airport

Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson says he has been arrested after arriving at Hong Kong International Airport with an unloaded revolver on Friday.

October 18, 2023

Man shot by police during Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests sentenced to almost 4 years in prison

In 2019, police shot a man during Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests. The man has been sentenced to 47 months in prison on charges including rioting.

October 17, 2023

Hong Kong court upholds same-sex couples' eligibility for housing benefits

Hong Kong's Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday in favor of extending eligibility for subsidized housing benefits to same-sex couples, upholding two previous rulings.

October 10, 2023

Hong Kong eyes stronger ties with Thailand to boost its economic growth in Southeast Asia

Thailand and Hong Kong have agreed to promote more business exchanges as Hong Kong seeks more economic opportunities in Southeast Asia.

September 25, 2023

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.

September 5, 2023

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.

August 25, 2023

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.