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
Centre for Health Protection says the government’s seasonal influenza vaccination programmes for 2026-27 will begin on September 17.
Hong Kong lawmakers say enhanced AI could speed up complaint handling, but expert warns agentic systems pose privacy and automated error risks.
Digital Policy Office also says it will explore using agentic AI from fourth quarter, automating certain tasks to free up staff for other duties.
Fraudsters conned victim in his sixties into investing in fraudulent ‘recyclable waste project’ by energy giants in Hong Kong, mainland China.
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City leader says public education should be strengthened to prevent further attacks, after two more cases emerge.
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog highlights three cases and says helpers’ actions led to their employers being harassed by debt collectors.
Visitors can make bookings for Po Pin Chau section of High Island Geo Trail on Klook’s website, app and WeChat mini-programme.
Observatory revises earlier prediction that typhoon signal could be issued on Tuesday or Wednesday, but residents can still expect thunderstorms.
Proposal calls for risk tiers, certified handlers, muzzles or possible confiscation of highest-risk animals as authorities review fighting-dog rules.
Brewers in industrial buildings say licensing rules prevent them from hosting tours and walk-in customers, missing out on tourist revenue.
Tech minister Sun Dong says Multi‑Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory has ‘successfully captured images with good clarity’.
Officers find 110 SIM cards and modem pool in hotel room allegedly used to send more than 2,000 scam texts about undelivered parcels and insurance fees.
Batch of 17 live turtles found in package at airport, while parrots, rabbit, hamster, guinea pig and sugar glider seized at Lok Ma Chau.
Authorities say court verdict ‘well-reasoned and sound’ after alliance and its leaders found guilty of inciting subversion.
ICAC accuses Gary Wong from faculty of education of accepting bribes in return for awarding seven contracts.
Pawsgate training centre closed as authorities investigate origins of suspected mixed-breed fighting dog that attacked handler later found dead.
Incident comes amid citywide concern over management of large dogs after an unleashed 60kg canine fatally attacked two smaller pets this week.
Fresh graduates and school leavers entering job market may pose some pressure on the unemployment rate, labour chief warns.
Source says helper claimed the girl put her hand into a sink before she could test the water temperature, but child’s mother calls account a lie.
Animal welfare group’s deputy director calls for a penalty review, urging an extension of the leash requirement to all dogs, regardless of size.
Probationary staff to be offered two-year contracts under cost-cutting plans, including reviews of staffing, delivery frequency and branch closures.
Four-vehicle pile-up at 8.40am prompts temporary closure of Kowloon-bound Tsing Kwai Highway until 10.39am.
Operator of Mong Kok cafe, a 35-year-old man, allegedly touched girl multiple times, beginning on her first day at work.
Poppy’s storyline will include nods to life in Hong Kong and see her cross paths with other beloved Pixar characters.
Vet clinic employee called police suspecting animal had been treated inappropriately.
Director of Immigration Benson Kwok says Middle East makes more sense if tax was all that mattered, highlighting Hong Kong’s safety, transport and education.
Minister Janice Tse says analysis of public submissions shows general support for more focused integration into national development.
About 1,000 civil servants joined exercise testing passenger flows and transport, with further tests planned before the new crossing opens.
Tributes pour in for former premier Zhu Rongji from senior leaders in Hong Kong’s political and business circles.
