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In Pictures: Artist uses hoards of plastic marine waste to create temporary Hong Kong beach installation
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In Pictures: Artist uses hoards of plastic marine waste to create temporary Hong Kong beach installation
An artist created a multicoloured temporary land-art installation from marine plastic waste on Sunday, as part of a clean-up of Lantau’s Fan Lau beach. A temporary beach art installation on F…
Hongkonger shot by police during 2019 demos withdraws appeal against conviction and 6-year jail term
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/26/hongkonger-shot-by-police-during-2019-demos-withdraws-appeal-against-conviction-and-6-year-jail-term/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/26/hongkonger-shot-by-police-during-2019-demos-withdraws-appeal-against-conviction-and-6-year-jail-term/
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Hongkonger shot by police during 2019 demos withdraws appeal against conviction and 6-year jail term
Chow Pak-kwan, who was injured by police live round during the 2019 extradition bill protests, has decided not to challenge his conviction and a six-year jail term for attempting to snatch the officer’s gun. Chow confirmed with Justice of Appeal Derek Pang…
Hong Kong activist denied early release days after new security law axed eligibility
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/26/hong-kong-activist-denied-early-release-days-after-new-security-law-axed-eligibility/
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Hong Kong activist denied early release days after new security law axed eligibility
Hong Kong activist Ma Chun-man has been denied early release after being jailed in 2020 over a national security case.
Trial run for Hong Kong’s waste tax will ‘test’ how people understand the policy, leader John Lee says
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/26/trial-run-for-hong-kongs-waste-tax-will-test-how-people-understand-the-policy-leader-john-lee-says/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/26/trial-run-for-hong-kongs-waste-tax-will-test-how-people-understand-the-policy-leader-john-lee-says/
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Trial run for Hong Kong’s waste tax will ‘test’ how people understand the policy, leader John Lee says
A trial run for the pay-as-you-throw waste tax will inform authorities how much the public understands the new policy, leader John Lee said.
Chinese University of Hong Kong removes copies of ‘unauthorised’ student publication from campus
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/26/chinese-university-of-hong-kong-removes-copies-of-unauthorised-student-publication-from-campus/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/26/chinese-university-of-hong-kong-removes-copies-of-unauthorised-student-publication-from-campus/
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Chinese University of Hong Kong removes copies of ‘unauthorised’ student publication from campus
The Chinese University of Hong Kong removed copies of the University Community Press from campus, saying the publication was "unauthorised."
US, UK, NZ say China targeted ‘democratic institutions’ in cyber campaign
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/26/us-uk-nz-say-china-targeted-democratic-institutions-in-cyber-campaign/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/26/us-uk-nz-say-china-targeted-democratic-institutions-in-cyber-campaign/
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US, UK, NZ say China targeted ‘democratic institutions’ in cyber campaign
The United States, Britain and New Zealand have accused Beijing-backed cyber groups of being behind a series of attacks.
Ex-China football chief Chen Xuyuan given life sentence for ‘huge’ US$$11m bribery
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/26/ex-china-football-chief-chen-xuyuan-given-life-sentence-for-huge-us11m-bribery/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/26/ex-china-football-chief-chen-xuyuan-given-life-sentence-for-huge-us11m-bribery/
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Ex-China football chief Chen Xuyuan given life sentence for ‘huge’ US$$11m bribery
The former chairman of the Chinese Football Association has been sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes worth US$11 million.
Gay Games Hong Kong generated HK$200 million for local economy, organisers say
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/gay-games-hong-kong-generated-hk200-million-for-local-economy-organisers-say/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/gay-games-hong-kong-generated-hk200-million-for-local-economy-organisers-say/
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Gay Games Hong Kong generated HK$200 million for local economy, organisers say
Organisers of the Gay Games Hong Kong have said that its event last year generated HK$200 million for the local economy.
Hong Kong MTR fares to rise by 3%, as city’s gov’t-controlled rail firm logs HK$7.8 billion profit
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/hong-kong-mtr-fares-to-rise-by-3-as-citys-govt-controlled-rail-firm-logs-hk7-8-billion-profit/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/hong-kong-mtr-fares-to-rise-by-3-as-citys-govt-controlled-rail-firm-logs-hk7-8-billion-profit/
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Hong Kong MTR fares to rise by 3%, as city’s gov’t-controlled rail firm logs HK$7.8 billion profit
Hong Kong MTR fares will increase by about 3 per cent in June under a new rate adjustment mechanism, the city's railway operator says.
HKFP Lens: Art Basel 2024 returns to pre-pandemic scale with works from 242 local and int’l leading galleries
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HKFP Lens: Art Basel 2024 returns to pre-pandemic scale with works from 242 local and int’l leading galleries
Art Basel Hong Kong has returned to Wan Chai’s exhibition centre at full-scale, welcoming 242 galleries from 40 countries, with 65 more exhibitors participating compared to last year. “[T]he show will provide an unparalleled and dynamic overview of artistic…
Hong Kong police arrest 15-year-old girl linked to phone scams involving HK$1.75 million in losses
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/hong-kong-police-arrest-15-year-old-girl-linked-to-phone-scams-involving-hk1-75-million-in-losses/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/hong-kong-police-arrest-15-year-old-girl-linked-to-phone-scams-involving-hk1-75-million-in-losses/
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Hong Kong police arrest 15-year-old girl linked to phone scams involving HK$1.75 million in losses
A 15-year-old girl has been arrested by police on suspicion of involvement in seven “guess who I am” style phone scams, which swindled HK$1.75 million out of victims, mostly elderly people living alone. Police said on Tuesday that they arrested the girl in…
China’s Xi Jinping meets US business representatives in Beijing
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/chinas-xi-jinping-meets-us-business-representatives-in-beijing/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/chinas-xi-jinping-meets-us-business-representatives-in-beijing/
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China’s Xi Jinping meets US business representatives in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives of US businesses on Wednesday , state media reported.
Hong Kong mulls compulsory surveillance and dash cameras in taxis
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/hong-kong-mulls-compulsory-surveillance-and-dash-cameras-in-taxis/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/hong-kong-mulls-compulsory-surveillance-and-dash-cameras-in-taxis/
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Hong Kong mulls compulsory surveillance and dash cameras in taxis
Hong Kong will consult the taxi industry as to whether surveillance and dash cameras will be made mandatory in their vehicles.
Carer support hotline sees 14,600 calls since launch, 35% sought emotional counselling, official says
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/carer-support-hotline-sees-14600-calls-since-launch-35-sought-emotional-counselling-official-says/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/carer-support-hotline-sees-14600-calls-since-launch-35-sought-emotional-counselling-official-says/
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Carer support hotline sees 14,600 calls since launch, 35% sought emotional counselling, official says
A Hong Kong government hotline designed to support carers for elderly and disabled people has received about 14,600 calls since its launch.
Footballer Son Jun-ho ‘grateful to be home’ after 10 months’ detention in China
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/footballer-son-jun-ho-grateful-to-be-home-after-10-months-detention-in-china/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/footballer-son-jun-ho-grateful-to-be-home-after-10-months-detention-in-china/
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Footballer Son Jun-ho ‘grateful to be home’ after 10 months’ detention in China
Son Jun-ho said he was grateful to be safely home with his family after his release from 10 months' detention in China.
Article 23: Hong Kong condemns New York Times op-ed on city’s ‘lost freedom’
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/article-23-hong-kong-condemns-new-york-times-op-ed-on-citys-lost-freedom/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/article-23-hong-kong-condemns-new-york-times-op-ed-on-citys-lost-freedom/
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Article 23: Hong Kong condemns New York Times op-ed on city’s ‘lost freedom’
Hong Kong government has condemned an opinion piece about the city's "lost freedom" published by the New York Times.
Jimmy Lai trial: Sanctions among ‘immature ideas’ activist Andy Li ‘floated,’ court hears
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/jimmy-lai-trial-sanctions-among-immature-ideas-activist-andy-li-floated-court-hears/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/27/jimmy-lai-trial-sanctions-among-immature-ideas-activist-andy-li-floated-court-hears/
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Jimmy Lai trial: Sanctions among ‘immature ideas’ activist Andy Li ‘floated,’ court hears
Andy Li, the co-founder of an activist group, continued to testify against the 76-year-old tycoon on Wednesday.
Hong Kong student jailed for 8 weeks after he withdrew TVB actor from organ donor registry
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/28/hong-kong-student-jailed-for-8-weeks-after-he-withdrew-tvb-actor-from-organ-donor-registry/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/28/hong-kong-student-jailed-for-8-weeks-after-he-withdrew-tvb-actor-from-organ-donor-registry/
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Hong Kong student jailed for 8 weeks after he withdrew TVB actor from organ donor registry
A Hong Kong student has been jailed for impersonating a TVB actor and withdrawing him from the city’s organ donation registry last May.
HKFP Lens: Hong Kong’s Art Central 2024 returns to Central Harbourfront, showcasing 98 galleries
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/28/hkfp-lens-hong-kongs-art-central-2024-returns-to-central-harbourfront-showcasing-98-galleries/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/28/hkfp-lens-hong-kongs-art-central-2024-returns-to-central-harbourfront-showcasing-98-galleries/
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HKFP Lens: Hong Kong’s Art Central 2024 returns to Central Harbourfront, showcasing 98 galleries
Hong Kong's annual art fair features a total of 98 galleries, with works by 500 distinguished artists from around the world.
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy Civic Party officially folds after 18 years
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/28/hong-kongs-pro-democracy-civic-party-officially-folds-after-18-years/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/03/28/hong-kongs-pro-democracy-civic-party-officially-folds-after-18-years/
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Hong Kong’s pro-democracy Civic Party officially folds after 18 years
Hong Kong's Civic Party, which was once the city's second-largest pro-democracy party, has officially shut down after 18 years.
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