Hong Kong records almost 13 million arrivals in first 6 months of 2023, a fraction of pre-Covid days
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Hong Kong records almost 13 million arrivals in first 6 months of 2023, a fraction of pre-Covid days
Hong Kong recorded almost 13 million visitor arrivals in the first half of 2023. The figure, however, is less than half of what the city saw pre-Covid. According to a Tourism Board statement published on Friday, Hong Kong saw 12,883,879 arrivals from January…
Explainer: What is Hong Kong’s San Tin Technopole and why is the planned tech hub controversial?
https://hongkongfp.com/2023/07/15/explainer-what-is-hong-kongs-san-tin-technopole-and-why-is-the-planned-tech-hub-controversial/
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Explainer: What is Hong Kong’s San Tin Technopole and why is the planned tech hub controversial?
Ambitious plans to create a huge technology hub near Hong Kong’s border with mainland China have sparked controversy, with critics questioning whether the city needs another such hub and concerns raised over how the land will be allocated to tech companies.…
As Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for overseas activists, a brief history of extraordinary rendition
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As Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for overseas activists, a brief history of extraordinary rendition
Last week, the top news item was that a magistrate had issued warrants for the arrest of eight Hong Kong residents, now living abroad, for alleged offences under the national security law. The gove…
HKFP Lens: Historic Hong Kong alleyway shop Oi Kwan Barbers keeps tradition from fading away
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HKFP Lens: Historic Hong Kong alleyway shop Oi Kwan Barbers keeps tradition from fading away
Tucked in an alleyway between two non-descript buildings in Wan Chai, Oi Kwan Barbers is a traditional Cantonese-style barbershop. “My father founded this barbershop in 1962, and worked hard for a living. He always told me that becoming a barber in Hong Kong…
‘The law can’t catch up:’ Hong Kong delivery riders chasing unpaid wages seek regulation of gig economy
https://hongkongfp.com/2023/07/16/the-law-cant-catch-up-hong-kong-delivery-riders-chasing-unpaid-wages-seek-regulation-of-gig-economy/
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‘The law can’t catch up:’ Hong Kong delivery riders chasing unpaid wages seek regulation of gig economy
She launched a legal battle against her employer over months-long pay arrears totalling tens of thousands of dollars and won her case – but along with other delivery riders, is still waiting …
As China rises, so does the suffering of billions of animals of many species
https://hongkongfp.com/2023/07/16/as-china-rises-so-does-the-suffering-of-millions-of-animals-of-many-species/
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As China rises, so does the suffering of billions of animals of many species
Hong Kong customs officers have intercepted a shipment of thousands of live turtles and tusks from protected hippos destined for mainland China. The smugglers were feeding an insatiable Chinese dem…
Typhoon Talim: Hong Kong raises storm signal 8, as city shuts down
https://hongkongfp.com/2023/07/17/tropical-cyclone-talim-hong-kong-raises-storm-signal-8-as-city-shuts-down/
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Typhoon Talim: Hong Kong raises storm signal 8, as city shuts down
The Observatory has hoisted the T8 storm signal for the first time this year, as Typhoon Talim skirts the city. The Hong Kong Observatory hoisted the T8 storm signal for the first time this year on…
Hongkongers should stare at smokers lighting up in prohibited areas, says health chief
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Hongkongers should stare at smokers lighting up in prohibited areas, says health chief
Hong Kong’s health chief has urged Hongkongers to stare at people who light up areas where smoking is banned. “When the members of the public see people smoking in non-smoking areas, even if no law enforcement officers can show up immediately, we can stare…
Typhoon Talim: Storm signal relaxed to T3, but Hong Kong may see another typhoon next week
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Typhoon Talim: Storm signal relaxed to T3, but Hong Kong may see another typhoon next week
The Observatory replaced the T8 storm signal with the T3 signal at 4:20pm, as Typhoon Talim moved away from the city. However, another tropical cyclone is expected to skirt the city next week. Schools, transport, the stock exchange and workplaces ground to…
Hong Kong security law Article 23 would target ‘modern-day espionage’ and ‘internet loopholes,’ security chief says
https://hongkongfp.com/2023/07/17/hong-kong-security-law-article-23-would-target-modern-day-espionage-and-internet-loopholes-security-chief-says/
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Hong Kong security law Article 23 would target ‘modern-day espionage’ and ‘internet loopholes,’ security chief says
The authorities are considering cases of “soft resistance” and “internet loopholes” when drafting Article 23 – the city’s own security law, Secretary for Security Chris Tang told state-backed newspaper Wen Wei Po on Monday. “We are examining which behaviours…
Hong Kong gov’t watchdog rejects complaint over handling of unexplained media ban at press event
https://hongkongfp.com/2023/07/18/hong-kong-govt-watchdog-rejects-hkfp-complaint-over-handling-of-unexplained-media-ban-at-press-event/
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Hong Kong gov’t watchdog rejects complaint over handling of unexplained media ban at press event
The Hong Kong government’s watchdog has found no evidence of maladministration by the Information Services Department (ISD), following an investigation into how the government PR wing handled unexplained media bans at an April press event. The Committee for…
Complain about Hong Kong if you must, but our plight has nothing to do with German history
https://hongkongfp.com/2023/07/18/complain-about-hong-kong-if-you-must-but-our-plight-has-nothing-to-do-with-german-history/
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Complain about Hong Kong if you must, but our plight has nothing to do with German history
An anonymous but outspoken netizen recently dubbed the Hong Kong police, or perhaps just the national security specialists, our Gestapo-po. This seems very unfair. It is commonplace that some langu…
Planned Hong Kong tech hub may apply ‘innovative’ immigration arrangements to facilitate cross-border travel
https://hongkongfp.com/2023/07/18/planned-hong-kong-tech-hub-may-apply-innovative-immigration-arrangements-to-facilitate-cross-border-travel/
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Planned Hong Kong tech hub may apply ‘innovative’ immigration arrangements to facilitate cross-border travel
Hong Kong’s San Tin Technopole, an ambitious plan to create a huge technology hub near Hong Kong’s border with mainland China, may adopt “innovative immigration clearance arrangements” to allow people from the industry to travel between Shenzhen and Hong…
Hong Kong mulls exempting national security TV, radio shows from impartiality requirement
https://hongkongfp.com/2023/07/18/hong-kong-mulls-exempting-national-security-tv-radio-shows-from-impartiality-requirement/
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Hong Kong mulls exempting national security TV, radio shows from impartiality requirement
Hong Kong authorities have proposed that programmes about national education, national identity, and the “correct understanding” of the national security law be exempt from an impartiality clause requiring “even-handedness” when opposing points of view are…
‘Large amount of insect fragments’ in 3 brands of preserved vegetables, Hong Kong consumer watchdog says
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‘Large amount of insect fragments’ in 3 brands of preserved vegetables, Hong Kong consumer watchdog says
Three brands of preserved vegetables have been found to contain large amounts of insect fragments, according to Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog. The Consumer Council sourced 30 samples of pre-packaged preserved vegetables from supermarkets and department stores…
Hong Kong e-sports player suspended from competing for 3 years over ‘sensitive wording’ in ID name
https://hongkongfp.com/2023/07/18/hong-kong-e-sport-player-suspended-from-competing-for-3-years-over-sensitive-wording-in-id-name/
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Hong Kong e-sports player suspended from competing for 3 years over ‘sensitive wording’ in ID name
A professional e-sports player has been suspended from competing for three years after allegedly using “sensitive wording“ in his gaming account name, according the Esports Association of Hong Kong, China (ESAHK). The player involved used “Eazy.D.L.光復” as…
Hong Kong 47: Democrats gaining legislative majority ‘realistic’ had Beijing not intervened outside Basic Law, ex-journalist says
https://hongkongfp.com/2023/07/18/hong-kong-47-democrats-gaining-legislative-majority-realistic-had-beijing-not-intervened-outside-basic-law-ex-journalist-says/
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Hong Kong 47: Democrats gaining legislative majority ‘realistic’ had Beijing not intervened outside Basic Law, ex-journalist says
It would have been realistic for the democrats to have gained a majority in the Legislative Council had Beijing not intervened with methods outside of the Basic Law, a defendant has testified at a landmark national security trial. Gwyneth Ho, a former journalist…
‘Glory to Hong Kong’ ban will not impact journalistic work if injunction passes
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Ban on ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song will not impact journalistic work if injunction passes
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Excessive agency fees costing some Hong Kong migrant domestic workers over HK$19,000, union says
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Excessive agency fees costing some Hong Kong migrant domestic workers over HK$19,000, union says
Migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong who complained of being overcharged by agents faced an average fee of over HK$19,000, a union federation has found. The Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions (FADWU) handled 57 cases related to workers…
Perfect scores for 4 Hong Kong students in university entrance exams, as 48,700 receive results
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Perfect scores for 4 Hong Kong students in university entrance exams, as 48,700 receive results
Four Hong Kong students received perfect scores in their university entrance exams as some 48,762 candidates received their results on Wednesday morning. The number of perfect scorers was at its lowest since the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination…
Hong Kong woman jailed for 10 months over inciting others to mimic stabbing of police officer
https://hongkongfp.com/2023/07/19/hong-kong-woman-jailed-for-10-months-over-inciting-others-to-mimic-stabbing-of-police-officer/
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Hong Kong woman jailed for 10 months over inciting others to mimic stabbing of police officer
A Hong Kong woman has been sentenced to 10 months in prison over inciting others to mimic a stabbing of a police officer two years ago. Yip Sin-man, 22, appeared before District Court Judge Adriana Tse on Wednesday for sentencing after being remanded in custody…