Covid-19: Expert says loopholes in Hong Kong’s quarantine strategy contributing to continuing local transmissions
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Covid-19: Expert says loopholes in Hong Kong's quarantine strategy contributing to continuing local transmissions | Hong Kong Free…
Despite limits on social gatherings, mass testing and mandatory mask wearing, Hong Kong has detected a handful of Covid-19 infections from unknown sources every day over the past week. A top expert has told HKFP that “leakage” in the quarantine system due…
Covid-19: Hong Kong Hospital Authority demands answers from radiologists after unit head refuses name medics who went on strike
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/10/14/covid-19-hong-kong-hospital-authority-demands-answers-from-radiologists-after-unit-head-refuses-name-medics-who-went-on-strike/
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Covid-19: Hong Kong Hospital Authority demands answers from radiologists after unit head refuses to name medics who went on strike
The Hong Kong Hospital Authority (HA) has demanded a group of radiologists at the Princess Margaret Hospital provide reasons for their absence after their manager refused to hand over the names of …
US targets Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam but not banks in sanctions report
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US targets Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam but not banks in sanctions report | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
The United States on Wednesday renewed pressure against Hong Kong’s leader, accusing her of undermining autonomy from China, but stopped short of imposing sanctions on banks under a tough new law. The State Department issued its first report mandated to Congress…
BREAKING: Hong Kong police raid private office belonging to pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, exec. says
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Hong Kong national security police raid private office belonging to pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai
National security police officers have raided a private office in Kowloon belonging to pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai. A top executive told HKFP that staff were absent at the time owing to Co…
Hong Kong police chief slams activist Joshua Wong over ‘malicious’ claims detained fugitives were ‘kidnapped’ into mainland
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/10/15/hong-kong-police-chief-slams-activist-joshua-wong-over-malicious-claims-detained-fugitives-were-kidnapped-into-mainland/
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Hong Kong police chief slams activist Joshua Wong over 'malicious' claims detained fugitives were 'kidnapped' into mainland | Hong…
Hong Kong police chief Chris Tang has hit out at “malicious” accusations” by Joshua Wong, after the pro-democracy activist accused the force of “kidnapping” 12 Hong Kong fugitives who have been detained in mainland China for almost two months. At a press…
BREAKING: Hong Kong and Singapore announce plans for Covid-19 ‘travel bubble’
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Hong Kong and Singapore announce plans for Covid-19 'air travel bubble' | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong and Singapore have firmed up plans for a Covid-19 “travel bubble,” the government announced on Thursday. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau told the press that a preliminary agreement would mean that visitors between the…
Beijing slams US Sec. Mike Pompeo for criticising China’s renewed seat on UN Human Rights Council; NGOs ‘dismayed’
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Beijing slams US Sec. Mike Pompeo for criticising China's renewed seat on UN Human Rights Council; NGOs 'dismayed' | Hong Kong…
Beijing said that comments made by Mike Pompeo were “very absurd” after the US Secretary of State criticised China’s re-election to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) earlier this week. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Pompeo accused the UNHRC of “embracing”…
China slams US appointment of envoy to oversee human rights issues in Tibet
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China slams US appointment of envoy to oversee human rights issues in Tibet | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Beijing lashed out Thursday at Washington’s appointment of an envoy to oversee human rights issues in Tibet, saying the US wanted to destroy the region’s stability. “The US side should stop using the Tibet issue to interfere in China’s internal affairs and…
‘Health and safety’ of Canadians in Hong Kong jeopardised by Ottawa’s acceptance of Hong Kong refugees, says Chinese envoy
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/10/16/health-and-safety-of-canadians-in-hong-kong-jeopardised-by-ottawas-acceptance-of-hong-kong-refugees-says-chinese-envoy/
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'Health and safety' of Canadians in Hong Kong jeopardised by Ottawa's acceptance of Hong Kong refugees, says Chinese envoy | Hong…
The Chinese ambassador to Ottawa has warned the Canadian government against accepting future refugees from Hong Kong, calling those from the city seeking asylum abroad “violent criminals.” The ambassador also suggested that the granting of further asylum…
Arrest warrants issued for fugitive Hong Kong activists Nathan Law and Sunny Cheung over banned Tiananmen vigil
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Arrest warrants issued for fugitive Hong Kong activists Nathan Law and Sunny Cheung over banned Tiananmen vigil
A Hong Kong court has issued arrest warrants for fugitive pro-democracy activists Nathan Law and Sunny Cheung, after they failed to attend a hearing on Thursday linked to a banned Tiananmen Massacr…
Head of Hong Kong legislature says members may not enjoy immunity when discussing independence in session
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Head of Hong Kong legislature says members may not enjoy immunity when discussing independence in session | Hong Kong Free Press…
The head of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has said its members may not enjoy legal immunity in some cases when it comes to comments they make in the chamber about independence. In an interview with HK01 on Friday, LegCo president Andrew Leung was asked…
Taipei restaurant supporting Hong Kong protesters trashed
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Taipei restaurant supporting Hong Kong protesters trashed | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
A restaurant which provides job opportunities to exiled Hongkongers in the Taiwanese capital Taipei was trashed with chicken manure on Friday, a local website reported. The attacker, who wore a black hoodie and facemask, barged into the kitchen of Aegis restaurant…
Hong Kong-tweeting NBA Rockets executive Morey steps down
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Hong Kong-tweeting NBA Rockets executive Morey steps down | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, whose tweet last year supporting Hong Kong freedom led to a China rift with the NBA, stepped down Thursday. Morey departed of his own choice after guiding the Rockets basketball operations since the 2007-2008 season…
K-Pop band BTS targeted by Chinese netizens over Korean War comments
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K-Pop band BTS targeted by Chinese netizens over Korean War comments | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
By Oiwan Lam China’s online patriots are targeting internationally famous K-pop band BTS after the group’s leader Kim Nan-joon paid tribute South Korea’s and United States’s war veterans on October 8. Nan-joon, also known by his stage name RM, made the remarks…
Why women face a battle to level up in Hong Kong’s e-gaming scene
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Why women face a battle to level up in Hong Kong's e-gaming scene | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
By Salomé Grouard With at least 225 video games set in the territory, Hong Kong is the favourite location of many designers. And why wouldn’t it be? The city is a singular sight, with densely-packed streets, modern skyscrapers and a unique southern Chinese…
Embracing gay marriage will promote social stability and economic prosperity in Hong Kong
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Embracing gay marriage will promote social stability and economic prosperity in Hong Kong
By Jerome Yau Marriage is a prominent and cherished institution in human society. Across different cultures and civilisations, marriage is the ultimate expression of love and fidelity. It enriches …
State Theatre is saved – but the real test for Hong Kong’s heritage conservation is still to come
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State Theatre is saved - but the real test for Hong Kong’s heritage conservation is still to come | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
One of Hong Kong’s largest developers has announced it will restore rather than demolish the 68-year-old State Theatre after a five-year community-led campaign focused on preserving the building. The cinema in North Point opened as the Empire Theatre in…
History museum’s ‘Hong Kong Story’ was far from perfect, but it now faces a gov’t-sanctioned revamp
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/10/18/history-museums-hong-kong-story-was-far-from-perfect-but-it-now-faces-a-govt-sanctioned-rewrite/
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History museum's 'Hong Kong Story' was far from perfect, but it now faces a gov't-sanctioned revamp | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
By Godfrey Lai The Hong Kong Museum of History has announced that its permanent exhibition – “The Hong Kong Story” – will close this month for an extensive revamp. Some fear that the new version may be tainted by political propaganda and present a distorted…
Interview: Law prof and rights expert Michael Davis says Beijing putting ‘severe pressure’ on Hong Kong courts, security law a rights violation
https://hongkongfp.com/2020/10/18/interview-law-prof-and-rights-expert-michael-davis-says-beijing-putting-severe-pressure-on-hong-kong-courts-security-law-a-rights-violation/
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Interview: Law prof and rights expert Michael Davis says Beijing putting 'severe pressure' on Hong Kong courts, security law a…
Beijing’s new national security law is aimed at crushing dissent in Hong Kong and its people could eventually face a broadly similar fate to those in Tibet and Xinjiang, says a law professor and human rights expert who spent 30 years in the city. The day…
HKFP Lens: Before and after – Hong Kong protest scenes one year on, Part 2
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HKFP Lens: Before and after – Hong Kong protest scenes one year on, Part 2
Last year, mass demonstrations against a now-withdrawn extradition bill in Hong Kong grew into city-wide pro-democracy protests. One year on, United Social Press photographer Kaiser Tam revisited the scenes of his most memorable images from the protests for…
Education chief learns a tough lesson at the hands of pro-Beijing loyalists
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Education chief learns a tough lesson at the hands of pro-Beijing loyalists | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Jacques Mallet du Pan was an 18th century journalist who is now remembered mainly for observing as the guillotine reaped a bloody harvest in Paris that “like Saturn, the revolution devours its children.” This adage has since been applied to other revolutions…