Category: Hong Kong

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Joshua Wong Had Been Due to Leave Prison in 2027 — Then He Pleaded Guilty in a Second National Security Case

HONG KONG — For Joshua Wong, January 2027 had represented something increasingly rare after years behind bars: a possible release date. That prospect is now in serious doubt. The 29-year-old Hong Kong pro-democracy activist pleaded guilty on Sept. 2 to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security, opening the way for another prison sentence on top of the four years and eight months he is already serving in a separate national-security case. The new charge is among t

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Miss World 2026 Coronation Night Underway in Vietnam—Then the Philippines’ Asia Rose Simpson Makes the Cut

NHA TRANG, Vietnam — The highly anticipated Miss World 2026 coronation night has officially begun in Vietnam, with 111 delegates from around the world competing for the coveted blue crown in the pageant's 75th Anniversary Edition. The grand finale is taking place at April 2 Square in Nha Trang, where thousands of spectators are watching the outdoor spectacle unfold. The event marks the culmination of weeks of competitions, advocacy activities, cultural showcases and challenges involving contest

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Hongkong Land Eyes $1 Billion Tokyo Property Deals — But One Problem Could Stop the Japan Expansion

Hongkong Land is setting its sights on Japan’s booming commercial property market, exploring potential deals worth more than US$1 billion as its parent company, Jardine Matheson, accelerates a broader transformation into a more investment-focused group. The Hong Kong-based property giant is looking at major mixed-use developments in prime Tokyo locations, with potential targets combining premium offices, retail and hospitality space, according to people familiar with the discussions. The talks

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Former Hong Kong Lawmaker William Wong Faces 4 Charges After CUHK Crash

Former Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai is set to appear in court next week after police confirmed that he will face four criminal charges stemming from a July crash at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). The 66-year-old former Legislative Council member is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident and failing to report an accident. He is scheduled to appear at Sha Tin Court on Wednesday morning, September 9. The case

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Hong Kong Police Arrest 21 Men in Child Sexual-Image Investigation — Private Tutors Among Suspects

Hong Kong police have arrested 21 men in an investigation into the alleged possession and sharing of child sexual-abuse material, as well as the suspected secret filming and publication of intimate images. The case has raised fresh concerns about online groups being used to circulate abusive material and about safeguarding children during private tutoring. The suspects, all local men aged 19 to 47, were arrested over two consecutive days earlier this week. Police said the group included people

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Hong Kong Mall Slapping Case Takes New Turn as 3 Women Face Court—But the Viral Video May Not Tell the Whole Story

HONG KONG — A viral video showing a 5-year-old girl being slapped at a Hong Kong shopping mall has taken a new turn after three women appeared in court and were granted bail on Thursday, September 3. The case stems from a confrontation at the atrium of APM shopping mall in Kwun Tong on August 26, where a dispute involving children at a play area allegedly escalated into a physical fight among three women. The defendants were identified as 68-year-old Leung Lai-ha, her 34-year-old daughter Ng K

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Hong Kong Entertainment Mourns: Veteran Actor and Dance Pioneer Lau Siu Ming Dies at 94

The beloved “Ming Sir,” whose career stretched from pioneering Hong Kong dance to unforgettable film and television roles, has died after decades in the spotlight. Hong Kong’s entertainment and performing-arts community is mourning the death of veteran actor and dancer Lau Siu Ming, who passed away at the age of 94 on Sept. 2, 2026. Lau, affectionately known as “Ming Sir,” died at around 6 p.m., according to reports citing fellow actor and voice artist Ding Yue, who confirmed the news to Hong

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Hong Kong Entertainment Mourns: Legendary Actor and Dance Pioneer Lau Siu-ming Dies at 94—But His Final Years Tell a Deeper Story

HONG KONG — Hong Kong's entertainment and arts community is mourning the death of veteran actor and dance pioneer Lau Siu-ming, affectionately known as “Ming Sir,” who died on September 2, 2026, at the age of 94. Lau died at around 6 p.m., according to reports citing fellow veteran actor and voice artist Ding Yue, who confirmed the news. His cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. Reports said Lau had experienced declining health in recent years. Hong Kong's Secretary for Culture, Spor

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Taiwan Groups Demand Joshua Wong’s Release After Guilty Plea in Hong Kong National Security Case

Taiwanese civic groups and Hong Kong activists in Taipei are calling for the immediate and unconditional release of jailed pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong after he pleaded guilty in a second national security case that could potentially send him to prison for life. Wong, 29, entered the guilty plea on Sept. 2 at Hong Kong’s High Court to a charge of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces. Prosecutors accused him of working with exiled former lawmaker Nathan Law and others to seek foreign

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Hong Kong Police Arrest Clinic Operator Over Alleged Sale of Unapproved “Cancer Vaccine”

Hong Kong authorities have arrested a 28-year-old man linked to a clinic accused of selling or administering an unregistered product promoted as a vaccine capable of preventing more than 20 types of cancer. The case has triggered a wider investigation involving the Hong Kong Department of Health (DH) and police, with authorities searching more than a dozen premises and seizing more than 50 suspected unregistered injections. 🚨 The product at the centre of the investigation The product was ma

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