Cannabis compound CBD now banned in Hong Kong – 7-year jail term for possession to match meth, cocaine
The trafficking and manufacturing of CBD will now be subject to a maximum penalty of life imprisonment and a HK$5 million fine.
Hong Kong’s John Lee opposes investigation into gov’t Covid response; masks to stay until after ‘winter surge’
“Over the past seven months, we have taken stock of our experience and we’ve been enhancing our measures,” Chief Executive John Lee said in response to health experts’ suggestions that an independent inquiry be conducted into the government’s Covid-19 response.
68-year-old Hong Kong woman to serve 3 month jail term over ‘seditious’ words after giving up appeal
Chiu Mei-ying removed the shoelaces from her shoes before entering the courtroom to prepare for her custodial sentence over comments made about a magistrate.
Hong Kong police watchdog dismisses complaint filed by reporter hit by projectile during 2019 protest
The former reporter for Commercial Radio was allegedly shot with a sponge grenade during a protest in 2019, but the Independent Police Complaints Council had concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support his accusation of excessive use of force.
77-year-old Hong Kong activist ordered to pay gov’t HK$510,000 after attempt to launch legal bid against police failed
Chan Ki-Kau – commonly known as Grandpa Chan – filed a challenge in June 2019, alleging it was “unlawful and/or unconstitutional” for the police Special Tactical Contingent not to display their unique identification numbers during operations on June 12, 2019.
Beijing angered by new Czech president’s Taiwan call
Beijing is trying to keep Taiwan isolated on the world stage and opposes countries having official exchanges with Taipei.
Hong Kong must tighten belt in ‘post-Covid era,’ finance chief says ahead of annual budget
“Tightening the expansionary fiscal policy adopted in recent years is inevitable and necessary,” finance chief Paul Chan said, adding that the city racked up HK$600 billion in anti-Covid expenses.
Hong Kong photographer jailed for 8 months over false imprisonment of man during 2019 demo
Protesters charged at a motorcyclist, assaulting him and tying him up after he drove into roadblocks at a Tuen Mun protest in 2019, the court heard.
Opinion
Omitting lawmakers’ names from Hong Kong’s legislature meeting minutes does little to build trust in government
“Citizens need to know what goes on in the Legislative Council, and name-specific minutes play a part in the discovery and accountability process,” writes John Burns.
How Hong Kong’s ruff deal for dogs pushes owners away from adoption
“Is there a consensus among the (disillusioned?) young that raising a dog is preferable to having real kids? After all a dog is cheaper, easier to manage, and will never get big enough to want a room of its own,” wonders Tim Hamlett.
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‘The frontline in our homes’: Covid-19’s lasting impact on Hong Kong’s migrant domestic workers
The fifth wave of Covid-19 highlighted the issues faced by migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong – the backbone of many of the city’s families. It also shone a spotlight on the “power of community,” Manisha Wijesinghe, executive director of HELP for Domestic Workers, told HKFP.
Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 31
Several people arrested by national security police officers, former Stand News editor accused of sedition delivered testimony, and Beijing’s interpretation of the security law continued to stoke debate.
Hong Kong outlet Stand News name cards showed reporters’ political stance, prosecutor argues in sedition trial
Lead prosecutor Laura Ng continued her questioning of former editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen at District Court on Friday, presenting pages from Stand News publications with yellow backgrounds and asking whether they signified the media outlet’s politics.
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Explainer: Hong Kong’s tourism sector faces long road to recovery despite easing of Covid curbs
HKFP examines how the current state of the city’s tourism sector compares with its pre-pandemic position.
Young business owners in Hong Kong border town brace for rising rents amid resumption of mainland Chinese travel
With the mainland border reopened and parallel traders expected to return to Sheung Shui, young entrepreneurs who opened businesses in the border town during Covid-19 say they fear tough times ahead.
‘No voice’: Without an opposition, Hong Kong’s ‘patriots only’ Legislative Council leaves marginalised groups behind
In the absence of opposition lawmakers, the city’s marginalised groups – from ethnic minorities to asylum seekers to domestic workers – say they have lost access to a crucial battleground for advocacy.
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