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Hong Kong courts
New Hong Kong Bar Association chair vows to cultivate more talent for country
Jose-Antonio Maurellet also pledges to uphold the core values of the rule of law and judicial independence.
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest 13 who sold non-existent tickets to Andy Lau concerts
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Jimmy Lai trial
Jimmy Lai admits underestimating US lobbying efforts to penalise Hong Kong officials
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Crime in Hong Kong
4 arrested over deadly knife attack in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long
Two suspects arrested by Thai immigration police and escorted back to Hong Kong.
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Thailand immigration police speak to suspects fleeing a murder case in Hong Kong at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong
Oxfam Hong Kong data leak: watchdog rules charity violated privacy law
Privacy commissioner says charity failed to take ‘all practicable steps’ to ensure personal data protection.
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Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong police question 2 polling institute workers as part of fugitive probe
The force asked two staff members to help with investigation, after questioning leading pollster and family of fugitive Chung Kim-wah.
23 Jan 2025 - 1:35PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Electric shocks, physical assault: inside Southeast Asia’s forced labour camps
Recent high-profile rescue of mainland actor Wang Xing has put the plight of thousands trapped in compounds in focus.
23 Jan 2025 - 1:03PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Thailand assures Hongkongers over safety amid forced labour scams
Thai consulate in Hong Kong says country is working with neighbouring countries to clamp down on scam farms.
22 Jan 2025 - 11:09PM
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Jimmy Lai trial
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to urging US to revoke visas of officials’ children
Prosecutors question Lai about his overseas political connections on 31st day of media owner’s verbal testimony in marathon trial.
22 Jan 2025 - 10:36PM
Hong Kong's national security law
Hong Kong bus technician remanded over seditious posts, photos on social media
Li Chun-kit faces count of ‘knowingly publishing publications that had seditious intention’ under Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.
22 Jan 2025 - 5:49PM
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Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong police summon fugitive Chung Kim-wah’s siblings for questioning
A leading pollster and the wife and son of Chung Kim-wah, who moved to the UK in 2022, were also asked to help with an investigation earlier this month.
22 Jan 2025 - 8:55PM
Chung Kim-wah moved to the UK in 2022. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest 5 for allegedly stealing HK$2.2 million of fish maws
Police say trucks loaded with stolen goods travelled to various locations in an attempt to disrupt surveillance.
22 Jan 2025 - 11:40AM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hongkonger dies, another injured after knife attack in Yuen Long
Knife-wielding attackers assaulted two men near Hi Yip Factory Building, police say.
22 Jan 2025 - 3:28PM
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Jimmy Lai trial
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies stirring up trouble on ex-US diplomat’s orders
But Lai says he was eager to engage James Cunningham to help Hong Kong delegation garner US support on extradition bill.
22 Jan 2025 - 1:03AM
Crime in Hong Kong
Second University of Hong Kong student falls victim to phone scam
Police source says mainland Chinese student tricked by fraudster pretending to be Immigration Department staff.
21 Jan 2025 - 11:44PM
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The University of Hong Kong has implemented a scam prevention quiz, with mainland students among those required to complete the questionnaire. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong police
Hong Kong sends team to Bangkok to help victim of Southeast Asian scam farm
Man, 29, released from scam compound in Myanmar but could be detained in Thailand for weeks.
21 Jan 2025 - 11:59PM
Crime in Hong Kong
8 arrested in Hong Kong over illegal tours, cross-border shopping services
Individuals from mainland China had acted as guides in the city, helping locals shop and deliver goods across the border.
21 Jan 2025 - 7:46PM
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Hong Kong courts
National security powers must be used wisely, Hong Kong barristers’ head says
Bar Association chairman Victor Dawes also says measured use of powers is crucial to the success of city’s economy.
20 Jan 2025 - 9:23PM
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Victor Dawes will hand over the reins this week after three years as Bar Association chairman. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong district councillor fined HK$1,000 for property tax form failure
Sky Li, 43, admits he failed to file a property tax return in the 2021-22 financial year.
21 Jan 2025 - 7:37AM
Crime in Hong Kong
Cybersecurity cases in Hong Kong hit 5-year high in 2024, aided by AI
Information security watchdog handled 12,536 incidents last year, including 7,811 phishing cases.
20 Jan 2025 - 9:44PM
Hong Kong society
Second Hong Kong man rescued from Southeast Asia scam farm: ex-politician
Former District Councillor Andy Yu tells the Post the man has fled to Bangkok after four months of captivity.
20 Jan 2025 - 8:53PM
Hong Kong courts
Recruiting foreigners to Hong Kong’s top court now more complex: chief justice
Andrew Cheung says presence or absence of overseas judges on highest court will not undermine integrity of legal system.
21 Jan 2025 - 12:35AM
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Andrew Cheung, the chief justice, acknowledged the contributions of overseas judges over the years and said the judiciary was “broader than any individuals”. Photo: Dickson Lee
Jimmy Lai trial
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies being US or Taiwan agent in bid to rebuild ties
Lai also testifies that he advised a Taiwan official to enter long-term trade agreements with the US, rather than relying solely on goodwill.
20 Jan 2025 - 8:17PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong should follow Singapore, Australia in anti-scam measures: lawmaker
Legislator proposes creation of a mechanism that would require companies, banks and individuals to share the cost of victims’ losses.
20 Jan 2025 - 6:47PM
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong barristers’ group to keep speaking up on legal issues: Victor Dawes
Outgoing Bar Association chairman also says frank dialogue with Beijing is in Hong Kong’s interest, with body not avoiding critical comments.
20 Jan 2025 - 10:33AM
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OPINION
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Hong Kong should not be rewarding people who snitch on neighbours
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Bernard Chan
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Hong Kong offers anti-corruption example for many, including US, to follow
27 Dec 2024 - 10:18AM
Grenville Cross
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Hong Kong needs these laws to close child protection loopholes
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Cui Jianchun
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Hong Kong must cement its national security foundations to prosper
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Cui Jianchun
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3 ways Hong Kong can boost economic growth and development
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Mike Rowse
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Keeping people on police bail for 5 years is an abuse of power
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