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Tsang Wai-bong (left) and Kwan Pui-sin have a troubled history. Before their arrest in Hong Kong, their first daughter died in infancy in Finland and their second was taken into care by Swedish social services. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

How a couple lost 3 kids in as many countries and were arrested in Hong Kong

Authorities to take baby boy into protection after parents refuse DNA test for birth registration, but his sisters were also victims of a troubled history.

Hong Kong society

Warning over home births, anti-vaccine stance after unregistered baby case

Hong Kong society

‘King Sir’ Chung King-fai, titan of Hong Kong theatre, dies aged 89

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Adminstrator to ‘review’ tribunal decision on Wang Fuk Court owners’ meeting

Hop On Management Company says it will arrange extraordinary general meeting as displaced owners have requested, but does not indicate time frame.

Hectar Pun Hei SC (left), representing Hop On Management Company, at the Lands Tribunal in Yau Ma Tei on Monday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hectar Pun Hei SC (left), representing Hop On Management Company, at the Lands Tribunal in Yau Ma Tei on Monday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Parents of undocumented Hong Kong baby have DNA samples taken after arrest

Baby Danny may later be placed in foster care until parents are deemed fit to regain custody, lawmaker says.

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Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong helpers urge employers to relax ‘air-con ban’ in heatwave

Employer draws widespread online criticism for scolding domestic helper who switched on air conditioner an hour early in hot weather.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to keep ‘open mind’ on options for struggling postal service

Government ‘comprehensively’ reviewing Hongkong Post’s operating model and will submit a report on the long-term road map in three years.

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Hong Kong Post’s HK$821 million loss in 2024-25 was its biggest since 1995. Photo Jelly Tse
Hong Kong Post’s HK$821 million loss in 2024-25 was its biggest since 1995. Photo Jelly Tse
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong rolls out summer deals, events to mark 50 years of dragon boat races

Hong Kong Tourism Board launches 13-day programme with races, citywide events and HK$20 million in deals to boost overnight visitors and spending.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong tribunal rejects request to postpone Wang Fuk Court owners’ meeting

Lands Tribunal says it lacks power to extend statutory deadlines, urges government-appointed administrator to convene meeting immediately.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong basketball coach apologises for slapping pupil in viral video

Hon Wah College says incident took place during the 2023-24 school year, adding coach involved had been suspended.

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A basketball coach was seen forcing a boy to slap himself. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Protection order sought for baby after parents arrested in DNA test refusal case

Security minister says mother of two-month-old Danny has so far been unable to provide any prenatal check-up or medical records.

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The parents of two-month old Danny have been arrested by Hong Kong police over alleged child neglect. Photo: Handout
The parents of two-month old Danny have been arrested by Hong Kong police over alleged child neglect. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong housing

Calls for faster rehousing of evicted Hong Kong subdivided flat tenants

Housing Bureau plans 180 emergency flats for short-notice evictions, but lawmakers demand faster, more flexible processing for urgent cases.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong steps up random dog licence checks, warns owners of prosecutions

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will scan dogs in public places to verify whether a microchip has been implanted.

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Accidents and personal safety

Helper injured, 2 cats die in Hong Kong fire linked to pet water dispenser

Investigators suspect blaze was triggered by electrical fault – such as a short circuit or overheating – linked to pet water dispenser or its charger.

Firefighters try to revive the cats. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong tribunal judge questions power to postpone Wang Fuk Court owners’ meeting

Judge acknowledges challenges faced by government-appointed administrator, but stresses limits of court’s powers to extend 45-day deadline.

Hop On Management Company’s senior counsel, Hectar Pun Hei, left, urged the tribunal to consider the firm’s difficulties in verifying homeowners’ signatures and securing a venue capable of accommodating at least 1,000 people. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hop On Management Company’s senior counsel, Hectar Pun Hei, left, urged the tribunal to consider the firm’s difficulties in verifying homeowners’ signatures and securing a venue capable of accommodating at least 1,000 people. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Accidents and personal safety

Cyclist, 60, dies after being hit by double-decker bus in Hong Kong

Man, 60, was trapped under bus and had to be freed by firefighters and paramedics.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong baby left without legal identity as parents refuse DNA test

Lawmakers urge action, saying baby Danny currently trapped in ‘identity vacuum’ as lack of birth registration denies access to public services.

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Hong Kong society

Student recalls eye-opening trip with American peers that drew praise from Xi

CUHK undergraduate Liu Runjie describes how Chinese and US students reached common understanding during youth exchange trip.

Liu Runjie (centre in white) was among 20 young students from China and the US who took part in the two-week “A Shared Voyage: China-US Youth Friendship Program” in March and April. Photo: Handout
Liu Runjie (centre in white) was among 20 young students from China and the US who took part in the two-week “A Shared Voyage: China-US Youth Friendship Program” in March and April. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

1 dead, 2 in critical condition after fire at luxury Hong Kong flat

Police investigate suspicious fire that killed 30-year-old woman after drug paraphernalia found in master bedroom.

Hong Kong transport

HK Express cancels 6 Hong Kong-Okinawa flights as Typhoon Jangmi nears Japan

Airline says special ticket arrangements are in place for affected passengers.

Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying

Tech chief Sun Dong also says new space manufacturing research centre focusing on AI and 3D printing will be established this year.

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(From left) Lai Ka-ying, Zhang Zhiyuan and Zhu Yangzhu at the mission send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwestern China. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

NGO offers HK$30,000 to residents of blaze-hit Tai Po blocks who transfer ownership

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals also reveals that more than 1,000 inquiries have been received regarding its legal aid scheme.

The Tung Wah Group has offered HK$30,000 in relocation aid to Tai Po fire victims who agree to transfer ownership of their properties to the government. Photo: Elson Li
The Tung Wah Group has offered HK$30,000 in relocation aid to Tai Po fire victims who agree to transfer ownership of their properties to the government. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Inaugural Hong Kong Comic Con draws massive crowds and global vendors

Pop culture enthusiasts pack exhibition floor, driving optimism among international exhibitors for three-day event.

Hong Kong children

Hong Kong charity calls for foster carers from diverse backgrounds to ease backlog

Mother’s Choice urges people of all backgrounds to step forward as 222 vulnerable children wait for temporary homes.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong cuts emergency mobile alert activation time from 1 hour to 15 minutes

Alerts can also be tailored to specific districts under upgraded Emergency Alert System, security chief says.

Emergency mobile alerts sent in 2022 by the Hong Kong government regarding Queen Elizabeth Hospital being converted to a designated Covid treatment facility. Photo: Warton Li
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