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Environmental report for planned Hong Kong tech hub given conditional approval despite green groups’ concerns
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/24/environmental-report-for-planned-hong-kong-tech-hub-given-conditional-approval-despite-green-groups-concerns/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/24/environmental-report-for-planned-hong-kong-tech-hub-given-conditional-approval-despite-green-groups-concerns/
US report claims evidence of arbitrary detention, rights abuses in Hong Kong, as city gov’t refutes ‘bias’ and ‘smears’
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/24/us-report-claims-evidence-of-arbitrary-detention-rights-abuses-in-hong-kong-as-city-govt-refutes-bias-and-smears/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/24/us-report-claims-evidence-of-arbitrary-detention-rights-abuses-in-hong-kong-as-city-govt-refutes-bias-and-smears/
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US report claims evidence of arbitrary detention, rights abuses in Hong Kong, as city gov’t refutes ‘bias’ and ‘smears’
HK says the US has "smeared" its law enforcement after Washington published a report stating the city had "significant human rights issues."
BREAKING: Verdict for Hong Kong Stand News sedition trial postponed again to August
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/24/breaking-verdict-for-hong-kong-stand-news-sedition-trial-postponed-again-to-august/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/24/breaking-verdict-for-hong-kong-stand-news-sedition-trial-postponed-again-to-august/
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Verdict for Hong Kong Stand News sedition trial postponed again to August
The verdict in the sedition trial of news outlet Stand News, and two of its former chief editors, has been further postponed to August.
NGO urges delay in waste tax enforcement for disadvantaged tenants of ‘cage homes,’ unmanaged buildings
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/24/ngo-urges-delay-in-waste-tax-enforcement-for-disadvantaged-tenants-of-cage-homes-unmanaged-buildings/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/24/ngo-urges-delay-in-waste-tax-enforcement-for-disadvantaged-tenants-of-cage-homes-unmanaged-buildings/
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NGO urges delay in waste tax enforcement for disadvantaged tenants of ‘cage homes,’ unmanaged buildings
SoCO has urged the government to delay waste tax enforcement for those living in subdivided cubicles, "cage" homes, or "three-nil" budlings.
US Chief Sec. Antony Blinken in China to manage tensions and press Beijing on Russia
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/24/us-chief-sec-antony-blinken-in-china-to-manage-tensions-and-press-beijing-on-russia/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/24/us-chief-sec-antony-blinken-in-china-to-manage-tensions-and-press-beijing-on-russia/
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US Chief Sec. Antony Blinken in China to manage tensions and press Beijing on Russia
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China as the United States ramps up pressure on its main rival over its support for Russia.
Hong Kong’s anti-terror hotline received over 28,000 messages since June 2022 launch, police say
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/24/hk-anti-terror-hotline-received-over-28000-messages-since-launch/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/24/hk-anti-terror-hotline-received-over-28000-messages-since-launch/
Asia was hardest by climate and weather disasters in 2023 as temperatures hit record highs, UN says
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/24/asia-was-hardest-by-climate-and-weather-disasters-in-2023-as-temperatures-hit-record-highs-un-says/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/24/asia-was-hardest-by-climate-and-weather-disasters-in-2023-as-temperatures-hit-record-highs-un-says/
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Asia was hardest by climate and weather disasters in 2023 as temperatures hit record highs, UN says
Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023, the United Nations said Tuesday.
Arrest of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai’s was ‘heavy blow’ to activist group’s US ties, court hears
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/24/arrest-of-hong-kong-media-mogul-jimmy-lais-was-heavy-blow-to-activist-groups-us-ties-court-hears/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/24/arrest-of-hong-kong-media-mogul-jimmy-lais-was-heavy-blow-to-activist-groups-us-ties-court-hears/
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Arrest of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai was ‘heavy blow’ to activist group’s US ties, court hears
Without Jimmy Lai, NGO Stand With Hong Kong would lose its ability to tap into US discussions on Hong Kong, Chan Tsz-wah has testified.
2019 protests: Radical groups stole chemicals from Hong Kong universities for bomb plot, court hears
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/2019-protests-radical-groups-stole-chemicals-from-hong-kong-universities-for-bomb-plot-court-hears/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/2019-protests-radical-groups-stole-chemicals-from-hong-kong-universities-for-bomb-plot-court-hears/
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2019 protests: Radical groups stole chemicals from Hong Kong universities for bomb plot, court hears
Radical groups broke into college laboratories to steal chemicals for a bomb plot to murder police during the 2019 unrest, a court has heard.
Hong Kong press group’s fundraising concert moves online after live show axed over ‘irresistible force’
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/hong-kong-press-groups-fundraising-concert-moves-online-after-live-show-axed-over-irresistible-force/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/hong-kong-press-groups-fundraising-concert-moves-online-after-live-show-axed-over-irresistible-force/
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Hong Kong press group’s fundraising concert moves online after live show axed over ‘irresistible force’
A fundraising concert organised by the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) has been forced to move online, after the live performance was axed due to “irresistible force,” the press group said. HKJA announced on Wednesday that the live concert scheduled…
Nat. security trial for ex-leaders of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil group will not begin this year, judge says
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/nat-security-trial-for-ex-leaders-of-hong-kongs-tiananmen-vigil-group-will-not-begin-this-year-judge-says/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/nat-security-trial-for-ex-leaders-of-hong-kongs-tiananmen-vigil-group-will-not-begin-this-year-judge-says/
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Nat. security trial for ex-leaders of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil group will not begin this year, judge says
The national security trial of 3 ex-leaders of a now-disbanded Tiananmen vigil group will not begin this year, a Hong Kong judge has said.
Taiwan’s incoming leader Lai Ching-te names cabinet ahead of May inauguration
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/taiwans-incoming-leader-lai-ching-te-names-cabinet-ahead-of-may-inauguration/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/taiwans-incoming-leader-lai-ching-te-names-cabinet-ahead-of-may-inauguration/
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Taiwan’s incoming leader Lai Ching-te names cabinet ahead of May inauguration
Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te named his cabinet and security team appointees on Thursday as he prepares to take office next month.
Hong Kong audit watchdog slams Post Office, dental service for failing to safeguard national security
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/hong-kong-audit-watchdog-slams-post-office-dental-service-for-failing-to-safeguard-national-security/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/hong-kong-audit-watchdog-slams-post-office-dental-service-for-failing-to-safeguard-national-security/
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Hong Kong audit watchdog slams Post Office, dental service for failing to safeguard national security
The Audit Commission took Hongkong Post to task for failing to include national security clauses in its contracts with stamp designers.
US Chief Sec. Antony Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences ‘responsibly’
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/us-chief-sec-antony-blinken-calls-for-us-china-to-manage-differences-responsibly/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/us-chief-sec-antony-blinken-calls-for-us-china-to-manage-differences-responsibly/
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US Chief Sec. Antony Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences ‘responsibly’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly."
Hong Kong’s treasurer tells visiting UK minister that BN(O) passport not recognised for early pension withdrawal
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/hong-kongs-treasurer-tells-visiting-uk-minister-that-bno-passport-not-recognised-for-early-pension-withdrawal/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/25/hong-kongs-treasurer-tells-visiting-uk-minister-that-bno-passport-not-recognised-for-early-pension-withdrawal/
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Hong Kong’s treasurer tells visiting UK minister that BN(O) passport not recognised for early pension withdrawal
HK's treasurer has reaffirmed that emigrants who want to withdraw their pensions cannot use their UK BN(O) passports as proof of identity.
Jimmy Lai was fearless and ‘led by example’ after security law came into force, Hong Kong activist tells court
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/jimmy-lai-was-fearless-and-led-by-example-after-security-law-came-into-force-hong-kong-activist-tells-court/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/jimmy-lai-was-fearless-and-led-by-example-after-security-law-came-into-force-hong-kong-activist-tells-court/
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Jimmy Lai was fearless and ‘led by example’ after security law came into force, Hong Kong activist tells court
Tyoon Jimmy Lai was fearless and "led by example" after the security law came into force, an activist testifying against him told a court.
Security law: EU parliament calls for sanctions on Hong Kong leaders; city slams ‘hypocrisy with double standards’
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/security-law-eu-parliament-calls-for-sanctions-on-hong-kong-leaders-city-slams-hypocrisy-with-double-standards/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/security-law-eu-parliament-calls-for-sanctions-on-hong-kong-leaders-city-slams-hypocrisy-with-double-standards/
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Security law: EU parliament calls for sanctions on Hong Kong leaders; city slams ‘hypocrisy with double standards’
An EU parliamentary resolution alleged that the new HK security law sees "even more radical infringements of basic freedoms and liberties."
ByteDance says ‘no plans’ to sell TikTok after new US law threatens ban
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/bytedance-says-no-plans-to-sell-tiktok-after-new-us-law-threatens-ban/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/bytedance-says-no-plans-to-sell-tiktok-after-new-us-law-threatens-ban/
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ByteDance says ‘no plans’ to sell TikTok after new US law threatens ban
Chinese tech giant ByteDance said it has no plans to sell TikTok after a new US law put it on a deadline to divest from the video platform.
China warns US Chief Sec. Blinken over ‘downward spiral’ in ties following talks
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/china-warns-us-chief-sec-blinken-over-downward-spiral-in-ties-following-talks/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/china-warns-us-chief-sec-blinken-over-downward-spiral-in-ties-following-talks/
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China warns US Chief Sec. Blinken over ‘downward spiral’ in ties following talks
China's foreign minister warned Antony Blinken on Friday that US pressure could trigger a "downward spiral."
Regular fireworks show to begin May Day, as Hong Kong links up with mainland China influencers to boost tourism
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/monthly-fireworks-show-to-begin-may-day-as-hong-kong-links-up-with-mainland-china-influencers-to-boost-tourism/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/04/26/monthly-fireworks-show-to-begin-may-day-as-hong-kong-links-up-with-mainland-china-influencers-to-boost-tourism/
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Monthly fireworks show to begin May Day, as Hong Kong links up with mainland China influencers to boost tourism
A marine pyrotechnic display will take place across Victoria Harbour during next Wednesday's May Day holiday in a bid to boost tourism.
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