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Leopold Chen
Reporter, Hong Kong
Leopold holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communication from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He used to work part-time with the metro news team of The Standard.
Leopold holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communication from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He used to work part-time with the metro news team of The Standard.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong general newsLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
‘Kennedy Town is an old district of Hong Kong, and its buildings … have gone through a long history,’ Harbourfront Commission head says.
Incident at construction site on Liberty Avenue is second fatal industrial accident in past four days.
Finance chief also says Northern Metropolis megaproject can serve as destination for Chinese firms to commercialise their technologies.
Hong Kong experts share tips on how to prevent data breaches after Cantopop star’s lost iPhone ends up in neighbouring Shenzhen.
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Soul Comfort Shelter, founded in 2024, not only steps in after death, but also helps people plan for their funeral in advance.
Integration offers strategic gains amid geopolitical tensions with West, but Hong Kong must retain unique qualities for businesses to thrive, executives say.
PolyU professors say local building regulations focus largely on interior blazes, while deadly estate fire started outside.
Curbs on combustible facades, smarter fire monitoring, tighter renovation rules and review of Hong Kong’s building standards among recommendations.
Mandating that only incombustible materials be used for renovation work at estates is unrealistic and would drive up project costs, committee told.
Report clears Ho Wai‑ho of any negligence as inquiry hears he could have escaped burning building with air left in breathing gear but chose to remain.
Committee chairman Justice David Lok says move would delay investigation and render panel unable to deliver final report on time.
Residents had ‘essentially zero’ response time as alarms failed and polyfoam boards blocked views, Dawes says, highlighting preventable safety failures.
Police say rider is believed to have lost control near goods unloading platform, causing bike to plunge off 1.25-metre drop.
Former ViuTV host had stopped chemotherapy due to weakened physical condition, and applied to donate her body for medical research.
Pet funeral service providers call for change in regulations, citing growing demand for such arrangements amid rapidly expanding market.
Primary and secondary schools will also be required to incorporate digital elements into annual development plans, while a new I&T curriculum is set to be rolled out.
Swedish court dismisses challenge by parents of four-year-old Lily after welfare authorities seek to transfer her legal guardianship to foster family.
Observatory warns of downpours and ‘unsettled’ weather in the coming days, before clearing up for the holiday.
Hong Kong government says Xia Baolong to gauge city’s alignment with national five-year plan and development of Northern Metropolis.
Finance chief also says city will make Northern Metropolis megaproject ‘spatial carrier’ for emerging industries.
Force says it received police report from boy’s father, who told officers the baby was found unconscious at their Tin Shui Wai flat.
Editorial describes new mechanism allowing city leader to classify legal cases as national security ones as ‘repressive’.
New Huanggang crossing will feature joint clearance with 134 automated channels, cutting immigration process by 25 minutes, authorities say.
About 230,000 counterfeit items seized in ‘Clean Sheet’ operation, most bound for overseas markets.
Hospital Authority says it also warned woman over earlier misconduct while interning at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai.
Most of confiscated goods were controlled pharmaceutical products, including tablets to treat HIV, cosmetic fillers and weight-loss injections.
Hundreds of security guards and police officers deployed to evict Tin Sam Tsuen villagers, despite residents saying concerns remain largely unresolved.
Observatory issued the first black rainstorm warning of the year for an hour.
Daily quota for trips to Hong Kong’s urban areas will also be doubled to 200 from July 25.
