Hong Kong animal groups slam ‘abhorrent gov’t move’ to catch-and-kill wild pigs using bread as bait, 7 killed on Wed
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Hong Kong animal groups slam ‘abhorrent gov’t move’ to catch-and-kill wild pigs using bread as bait, 7 killed on Wed
Hong Kong authorities captured and killed seven wild boars on Wednesday night after using bread as bait in the first catch-and-kill operation, after the city announced its reversal on the trap, neu…
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Covid-19: Hong Kong booster jabs available for Sinovac recipients from next Tue
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/18/covid-19-hong-kong-booster-jabs-available-for-sinovac-recipients-from-next-tue/
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Covid-19: Hong Kong booster jabs available for Sinovac recipients from next Tue
People who received two doses of Sinovac Covid-19 vaccines at least six months ago will be eligible for the third booster jab from Tuesday onwards, the Hong Kong government announced on Thursday. T…
7 young Hong Kong activists facing national security charges – inc. 4 minors – to return to court in Jan
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/18/7-young-hong-kong-activists-facing-national-security-charges-inc-4-minors-to-return-to-court-in-jan/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/18/7-young-hong-kong-activists-facing-national-security-charges-inc-4-minors-to-return-to-court-in-jan/
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7 young Hong Kong activists facing national security charges – inc. 4 minors – to return to court in Jan
The case for seven members of the group Returning Valiant — including four minors — has been adjourned until late January as they await approval for legal aid. The group are facing charges of consp…
‘Daily torture’: Pro-democracy retail chain Chickeeduck to exit Hong Kong in 2022 citing pressure, threats
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/18/daily-torture-pro-democracy-retail-chain-chickeeduck-to-exit-hong-kong-in-2022-citing-pressure-threats/
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‘Daily torture’: Pro-democracy retail chain Chickeeduck to exit Hong Kong in 2022 citing pressure, threats
Pro-democracy retail chain Chickeeduck will leave the Hong Kong market in the second half of next year citing “disturbances from unknown evil forces,” the company announced on Thursday. The brand started as a children’s clothing chain in 1990, expanded to…
Hong Kong children aged 6-8 ‘most vulnerable’ to abuse, NGO says, as Covid school closures make cases harder to spot
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/19/hong-kong-children-aged-6-8-most-vulnerable-to-abuse-ngo-says-as-covid-school-closures-make-cases-harder-to-spot/
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Hong Kong children aged 6-8 ‘most vulnerable’ to abuse, NGO says, as Covid school closures make cases harder to spot
Hong Kong children aged six to eight are the “the most vulnerable” to abuse, local NGO Against Children Abuse (ACA) has found, as the group said the suspension of schools during Covid-1…
A dive into young people’s discontent through the Hong Kong indie band, My Little Airport
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/19/a-dive-into-young-peoples-discontent-through-the-hong-kong-indie-band-my-little-airport/
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A dive into young people’s discontent through the Hong Kong indie band, My Little Airport
By Oiwan Lam Since the 2019 anti-extradition protests in Hong Kong, many citizens from around the world have shown solidarity through social media hashtags such as #standwithHK. However, …
Passenger killed and 11 hurt as Hong Kong bus overturns, driver arrested
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https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/19/passenger-killed-and-11-hurt-as-hong-kong-bus-overturns-driver-arrested/
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Passenger killed and 11 hurt as Hong Kong bus overturns, driver arrested
A Hong Kong bus driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after his double-decker overturned, killing one passenger and injuring 11. The 58-year-old Kowloon Motor …
Hong Kong Foodpanda workers end strike after deal on wages, working conditions
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/19/hong-kong-foodpanda-workers-end-strike-after-deal-on-wages-working-conditions/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/19/hong-kong-foodpanda-workers-end-strike-after-deal-on-wages-working-conditions/
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Hong Kong Foodpanda workers end strike after deal on wages, working conditions
Scores of Foodpanda delivery workers in Hong Kong have ended their strike after reaching an agreement with the company on improving wages and working conditions after a total of 14 hours of negotia…
Hong Kong vetting committee approves election candidate who used protest slogans, disqualifies 1 of 154
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/19/hong-kong-vetting-committee-approves-election-candidate-who-used-protest-slogans-disqualifies-1-of-154/
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Hong Kong vetting committee approves election candidate who used protest slogans, disqualifies 1 of 154
Hong Kong’s national security vetting committee has approved all but one of the 154 Legislative Council election candidates, including accepting one who used a now-banned protest slogan ̶…
Steve Vines: The future of press freedom in Hong Kong
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/19/steve-vines-the-future-of-press-freedom-in-hong-kong/
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Steve Vines: The future of press freedom in Hong Kong
How many of us in the often dubious occupation of journalism are qualified “to continue the red blood line,” not forgetting the ability to “adhere to the correct innovation?”…
In Pictures: Hong Kong ‘extremists’ may target elections and festivals, anti-terror chief claims during drill
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/19/in-pictures-hong-kong-extremists-may-target-elections-and-festivals-anti-terror-chief-claims-during-drill/
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In Pictures: Hong Kong ‘extremists’ may target elections and festivals, anti-terror chief claims during drill
A minority of “extremists” in Hong Kong may target upcoming elections and important festivals, the city’s counter terrorism chief has claimed, as local disciplinary forces organised a joint drill t…
Hong Kong ex-lawmaker Chim Pui-chung and son charged by corruption watchdog
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/20/hong-kong-ex-lawmaker-chim-pui-chung-and-son-charged-by-corruption-watchdog/
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Hong Kong ex-lawmaker Chim Pui-chung and son charged by corruption watchdog
Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has charged former lawmaker Chim Pui-chung and his son Ricky Chim, an Election Committee member, with conspiracy to defraud the st…
Two years on, fatigue and frustration as China presses on with strict zero-Covid strategy
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/20/two-years-on-fatigue-and-frustration-as-china-presses-on-with-strict-zero-covid-strategy/
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Two years on, fatigue and frustration as China presses on with strict zero-Covid strategy
By Beiyi Seow Nearly two years into a pandemic that has seen China pursue some of the world’s most stringent coronavirus measures, some grumbling has started to emerge over the strategy, part…
Sculptor offers people a chance to create their own Tiananmen Massacre statue as University of Hong Kong seeks removal
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/20/sculptor-offers-people-a-chance-to-create-their-own-tiananmen-massacre-statue-as-university-of-hong-kong-seeks-removal/
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Sculptor offers people a chance to create their own Tiananmen Massacre statue as University of Hong Kong seeks removal
The artist who created Hong Kong’s Pillar of Shame, which commemorates victims of the Tiananmen Massacre but faces removal from its current location, has shared a 3D scan of the statue which …
Hong Kong gov’t has to admit its failings over 2019 protests to win back public trust
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/20/hong-kong-govt-has-to-admit-its-failings-over-2019-protests-to-win-back-public-trust/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/20/hong-kong-govt-has-to-admit-its-failings-over-2019-protests-to-win-back-public-trust/
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Hong Kong gov’t has to admit its failings over 2019 protests to win back public trust
On December 19 Hongkongers will go to the polls to elect a new Legislative Council (LegCo). For most of us our participation is limited to choosing 20 out of the 90 LegCo members in contests curate…
HKFP Guide: Lion Rock – Hong Kong’s iconic peak rewards hikers with panoramic views of entire city
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HKFP Guide: Lion Rock – Hong Kong’s iconic peak rewards hikers with panoramic views of entire city
Standing at 495m, Lion Rock is Hong Kong’s most iconic peak, a symbol of grit and resilience. It’s also one of the city’s most popular hikes. The natural boundary between Kowloon and the New Territ…
COP26 climate pact: kicking the can down the road, with help from China
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/20/cop26-climate-pact-kicking-the-can-down-the-road-with-help-from-china/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/20/cop26-climate-pact-kicking-the-can-down-the-road-with-help-from-china/
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COP26 climate pact: kicking the can down the road, with help from China
The COP26 climate summit in Glasgow was supposed to be a breakthrough in climate diplomacy. In the event, it was a step in the right direction, but only a tiny one. The resulting agreement among go…
Exclusive: Hong Kong public libraries purge 29 titles about the Tiananmen Massacre from the shelves
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/21/hong-kong-public-libraries-purge-29-titles-about-the-tiananmen-massacre-from-their-shelves/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/21/hong-kong-public-libraries-purge-29-titles-about-the-tiananmen-massacre-from-their-shelves/
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Exclusive: Hong Kong public libraries purge 29 titles about the Tiananmen Massacre from the shelves
Hong Kong public libraries over the past 12 years have removed 29 out of 149 books about the Tiananmen Massacre from their shelves, a total of 263 individual copies, a review by HKFP has found. Of …
Foodpanda Hong Kong: Now we understand the heartlessness of the ‘gig economy’
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/21/foodpanda-hong-kong-now-we-understand-the-heartlessness-of-the-gig-economy/
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/11/21/foodpanda-hong-kong-now-we-understand-the-heartlessness-of-the-gig-economy/
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Foodpanda Hong Kong: Now we understand the heartlessness of the ‘gig economy’
The gig economy is one of those phrases that has entered everyday language and become a form of shorthand, losing its pejorative force in the process. How is staying alive and supporting one’s fami…