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Kristen Cheung
Reporter, Hong Kong
Kristen Cheung previously interned at Initium Media and holds an MPhil in Cultural Studies from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where her research focused on historical cross-border labor movements.
Kristen Cheung previously interned at Initium Media and holds an MPhil in Cultural Studies from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where her research focused on historical cross-border labor movements.
Areas of Expertise:
Education, Labor, SecurityLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Unions and delivery riders say government’s proposed compensation scheme should also include logged-on waiting time.
Police say nearly two-week search for Ngan Lai‑ching hampered by typhoon and days of heavy rain.
In its latest round of support for universities, the Research Grants Council has approved funding of HK$478 million.
University of Hong Kong says global search will be launched for successor of Xiang Zhang who announced he would leave post in 2028.
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El Nino will provide storms with more moisture and energy, green group says, as leading meteorologist points to expected record global temperatures.
Noul came within 80km of city, making it the third closest so far this century, after Saola at 40km, and Hato and Wipha at 60km.
Places for eligible families surge to 10,500 from 2,915 but staffing shortages mean not all eligible families can benefit from scheme.
City’s airport resumes operations after about 360 flights grounded, while forecaster warns of unsettled weather on Monday.
Scheme will involve use of screening algorithm that allows pharmacists to identify high-risk patients and refer them to family doctors.
Crash is second traffic accident to involve city residents in prefecture in less than a week.
Residents also say that government-appointed administrator tells them more time needed to complete survey of Wang Fuk Court.
Universities increasingly look beyond applicants’ grades, while students can benefit from ‘holistic’ experience outside the classroom.
Deadline set for August 31, with priority flat selection for early sellers, as officials say residents can seek help to retrieve belongings from damaged homes.
Students inspired to pursue life in law or medicine, including Aiden Cheng, who has just 10 per cent of his vision left.
Three-year pilot launching October 1 to offer up to HK$45,000 to help welfare recipients achieve self-reliance through sustained employment.
Hong Kong hygiene chief says most complaints involved minor issues such as leash length and seating arrangements.
Customs and Excise Department says women were intercepted at Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau checkpoints, with cases handed to wildlife authorities.
Government seeks to build station as soon as possible to support tech hub, think tank says, but district councillors call for financial transparency.
Nearly half of students also unaware of universities of applied sciences as group urges government to boost awareness of vocational paths.
Students say summers in Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing teach them about cross-border communication and offer chance to build connections.
Taxi veered across the centre line on Hiram’s Highway and struck the front of a KMB bus, police said.
Suspect flees stop, leads police through Aberdeen Tunnel before crashing into taxi, truck and three cars on Canal Road Flyover, leaving one injured.
Diver, 27, suffers serious facial injuries in accident at Little Palm Beach in Clear Water Bay.
No consensus exists among educators and parents in Hong Kong on whether there should be a blanket ban on gadgets, as seen in some countries.
City’s checkpoints packed with residents heading across border for quick shopping and dining getaways, drawn by wider variety and lower prices.
Housing Bureau says it received 1,635 letters of acceptance a day before deadline to secure priority flat selection under special sales plan.
Hong Kong Adventist Academy confirms one of its students died from heatstroke on Saturday.
Soul Comfort Shelter, founded in 2024, not only steps in after death, but also helps people plan for their funeral in advance.
Proposal aims to foster more diverse participation, while time frame for complaints to be made public will also be set, health minister says.
