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Sham Shui Po is a working class neighbourhood in the northwestern part of Hong Kong’s Kowloon Peninsula. Home to the tech and textile markets, and famed for its eateries and vintage stores, the densely-packed district remains the second-poorest in the territory. Around 425,300 residents live in Sham Shui Po, as of 2022.

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Hong Kong police check IDs during ‘crowd control’ operation outside event for pro-democracy singer

Singer Anthony Wong and lyricist Chow Yiu-fai held an autograph session organised by art group The House of Hong Kong Literature in Sham Shui Po on Thursday evening when police officers arrived, a fan present at the scene told HKFP.

by Hans Tse 16:03, 19 April 202416:03, 19 April 2024

Foreign influence Part 4: From wharves to wealth – how trade & commerce shaped Hong Kong’s street names

Early Hong Kong was largely shaped by maritime trade and money – and the people who made them happen – a rich history that can still be seen on the city’s street signs.

by Diana Pang 14:59, 17 February 202412:36, 19 February 2024

Hong Kong to step up enforcement against unlicensed street vendors in Sham Shui Po over Lunar New Year

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department listed hawker blackspots at 14 locations in Sham Shui Po in a submission to the district council.

by James Lee 18:08, 26 January 202418:08, 26 January 2024

59-year-old man charged with murder, attempted robbery over fatal hold-up in Hong Kong 3 decades ago

Wen Wenye, 59, who lives in the mainland Chinese city of Shenzhen, was charged with murder and attempted robbery on Monday. He, along with two unknown men, stands accused of killing Cheng Kai-lam on June 9, 1991, inside a shop in Sham Shui Po.

18:53, 13 November 202318:54, 13 November 2023

The legend of Hong Kong martial arts superstar Bruce Lee lives on 50 years after his death

Martial arts legend Bruce Lee, whose films spawned a kung fu craze around the world, was one of the first Asian men to achieve Hollywood superstardom, and his influence can still be felt in Hong Kong as fans mark the 50th anniversary of his death.

09:45, 22 July 202313:13, 21 July 2023

Gore, inaccuracies and sensationalism: Murder coverage reveals Hong Kong media’s race to the bottom

Between the sharing of graphic CCTV footage and the inaccurate reporting, two recent cases of rare violent crime in Hong Kong have put a spotlight on how local media outlets report breaking news. HKFP examines how the security law, talent exodus and race for clicks affected coverage.

23:00, 17 June 202316:26, 5 January 2024

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Hong Kong police arrest mother suspected of murdering 3 daughters at Sham Shui Po home

21:29, 5 June 202315:11, 13 June 2023

Hong Kong officials leave District Council meeting mid-way, after councillors try to discuss electoral reform

12:19, 10 May 202317:33, 21 August 2023

Hong Kong Taoist Association cancels parade after meeting with police

15:57, 13 March 202315:22, 13 June 2023

Man arrested for allegedly graffitiing 130 instances of ‘freedom’ across Hong Kong

17:27, 10 February 202317:29, 10 February 2023

Covid-19: Lawmaker urges scrapping of PCR tests for mainland travel as one centre sees queues till 3 a.m.

17:15, 19 January 202318:28, 19 January 2023

In Pictures: Unkindest cut as Sham Shui Po bids farewell to cleaver shop sign

18:19, 12 January 202314:01, 16 August 2023