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Police officer Lam Wai-wing testified at the inquest into the 2012 death of a taxi driver. Photo: Dickson Lee

Law and Crime

Struggling Hong Kong taxi driver ‘accidentally’ put into chokehold, inquest told

Coroner’s Court is re-examining the death of taxi driver Chan Fai-wong, 65, in December 2012, a month after his arrest.

Hong Kong’s John Lee seeks closer ties in meeting with EU officials

Hong Kong to review letting more semi-private schools offer non-local curriculum

Society

Hong Kong lawmakers back criminalising of subletting public rental flats

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho stresses amended law will not cover normal interactions with neighbours, such as tutoring.

Hong Kong has stepped up measures tackling the abuse of public housing resources in recent years. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong has stepped up measures tackling the abuse of public housing resources in recent years. Photo: Jelly Tse

Business

Debt crunch at NWD stokes downside risk in Hong Kong home prices, S&P says

Decision to defer coupon payments on four series of perpetual bonds threatens a bigger drop in home prices, rating firm says.

Health & Environment

Hong Kong Red Cross tightens blood donor rules for recent inmates

Anyone who has been locked up for 72 hours or more in past 12 months cannot donate blood for a year, as organisation cites risks of infections such as HIV.

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Hong Kong Economy

China ‘respects Panama Canal neutrality’ amid warning over CK Hutchison deal

Analyst says comment by head of canal authority that Panama may potentially take control of ports is noteworthy.

Panama Canal Authority administrator Ricaurte Vasquez said in an interview that the CK Hutchison ports deal could result in a concentration of operators that would be “inconsistent with neutrality”. Photo: Reuters
Panama Canal Authority administrator Ricaurte Vasquez said in an interview that the CK Hutchison ports deal could result in a concentration of operators that would be “inconsistent with neutrality”. Photo: Reuters

China Business

Chinese EV maker Leapmotor jumps into Hong Kong market

Beachhead in city will reach global consumers and help international investors better understand the company, founder and CEO says.

Hong Kong Economy

‘Panda fever’ created 19% attendance boost at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park: official

Tourism minister Rosanna Law says HK$121 million has been secured from Jockey Club Charities Trust to upgrade panda enclosure.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong policeman gets community service order for defrauding credit union

Officer understated repayments and hid other debts to secure HK$280,000 in loans from force’s credit union.

Defence lawyers have said the officer became emotionally disturbed by divorce proceedings with his ex-wife. Photo: Winson Wong

Companies

China may let Hong Kong-listed firms raise funds in Shenzhen via ‘H + A’ IPOs

The reversal of the usual A + H approach could help firms expand in the Greater Bay Area and encourage more Hong Kong IPOs, analysts say.

A photo taken on October 8, 2024, shows the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in Shenzhen, in south China’s Guangdong Province. Photo: Xinhua
A photo taken on October 8, 2024, shows the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in Shenzhen, in south China’s Guangdong Province. Photo: Xinhua

Society

Hong Kong environment chief rejects relaxed quarantine rules for imported pets

Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin rules out altering quarantine arrangements, including at home, citing increased rabies risk.

Transport

Hong Kong shouldn’t let lack of space hold up Guangdong driver scheme: minister

Mable Chan says plan to allow Guangdong residents to drive to city will have strict controls, as lawmakers raise concerns over parking capacity.

Politics

Beijing slams Washington for supporting jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong

US State Department condemned fresh charge laid against activist for allegedly conspiring to collude with foreign forces.

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China’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong has said local police will handle Joshua Wong’s case in accordance with the law. Photo: Felix Wong

Law and Crime

Hong Kong’s top court dismisses domestic helper’s forced labour challenge

Court of Final Appeal rules that absence of dedicated legislation did not impede the ‘practical and effective’ protection of her rights.

The Court of Final Appeal dismissed a foreign domestic helper’s challenge that police had failed to properly investigate her complaint against an employer due to the absence of specific legislation. Photo: Jelly Tse
The Court of Final Appeal dismissed a foreign domestic helper’s challenge that police had failed to properly investigate her complaint against an employer due to the absence of specific legislation. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Hong Kong student spared jail for faking exam results via beauty app Meitu

Acting principal magistrate highlights gravity of offence, but notes defendant is still relatively young and has reflected on her mistake.

Health & Environment

How Hong Kong’s pilot disease scheme can help save HK$2.7 billion in expenses

Health Bureau says if 200,000 people join scheme, 9,000 cardiovascular diseases and 11,000 deaths could be prevented, leading to medical cost savings.

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Health & Environment

1 in 4 Hongkongers unaware of coming public healthcare fee changes: survey

Lawmakers call on authorities to ramp up efforts to promote reform, set to come into force in January 2026.

People queue up at the pharmacy of Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Authorities announced a series of measures to reform the subsidisation structure of public healthcare services in March. Photo: Jelly Tse
People queue up at the pharmacy of Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Authorities announced a series of measures to reform the subsidisation structure of public healthcare services in March. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Hong Kong helps seize HK$157 million in cross-border online scam operation

Seven Asian police agencies also made 1,800 arrests and froze over 32,000 bank accounts with the aid of direct communication platform.

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Society

Keeta rider with no ID or work visa risks arrest to eke out living in Hong Kong

Rider who is non-refoulement claimant ‘rents’ account of cousin to make ends meet, angering legally employed workers who have demanded better identity verification.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong nurse honoured with top medal for 15 years of life-saving work

Walter Leung’s volunteer work with the Red Cross in disaster situations has earned him the Florence Nightingale Medal, the highest international distinction for nurses.

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Hong Kong nurse Walter Leung attends to a patient in Gaza. Photo: Walter Leung
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OPINION
Anthony Cheung

Opinion | Why Hong Kong is not ‘over’ but must adapt to a changing world order

Anthony Cheung
Nicholas Spiro

The View | Hibor plunge a bigger deal for stock market than Hong Kong’s property sector

Nicholas Spiro
Alice Wu

Opinion | Government is making all the wrong noises about Fanling water scare

Alice Wu
John Park

Opinion | With stablecoin law, Hong Kong is reasserting its financial supremacy

John Park
Ken Chu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s co-hosting of National Games is about much more than sport

Ken Chu
Thomas Tang

Opinion | Get elderly housing right and Hong Kong’s silver economy can take off

Thomas Tang
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MULTIMEDIA
Infographics

How US military power depends on China’s rare earths

How China’s rare earth leadership can impact US defense procurement
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How Jimmy O. Yang found success in comedy and in Hollywood

‘Telling my own truth’: How Jimmy O. Yang found success in comedy and in Hollywood
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Hong Kong football team’s ‘crazy’ fan club

Why the Hong Kong football team’s diehard fans are called ‘crazy’
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Hong Kong police arrest 2, take away 10 during Tiananmen vigil patrol

Hong Kong police arrest 2, take away 10 at Tiananmen commemoration
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