Hong Kong October 17, 2023 Hong Kong court upholds same-sex couples' eligibility for housing benefits Hong Kong's Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday in favor of extending eligibility for subsidized housing benefits to same-sex couples, upholding two previous rulings.
Hong Kong October 10, 2023 Hong Kong eyes stronger ties with Thailand to boost its economic growth in Southeast Asia Thailand and Hong Kong have agreed to promote more business exchanges as Hong Kong seeks more economic opportunities in Southeast Asia.
Hong Kong September 25, 2023 Chairman of Hong Kong Journalist Association found guilty of obstructing police Ronson Chan, the chairman of the Hong Kong Journalist Association who allegedly refused to show the plainclothes officer his identity card, has been found guilty of obstruction.
World September 5, 2023 Hong Kong's top court orders government to recognize overseas same-sex marriage in landmark case The top court in Hong Kong, a city in China, has ruled its government was in violation of not recognizing same-sex marriages legitimized overseas, ending a five-year legal feud.
Hong Kong August 25, 2023 Hong Kong arrests 6 for loan fraud scheme using AI deep fakes Hong Kong authorities arrested an informal fraud syndicate using artificial intelligence technology to falsify loan applications and steal citizens' identities.
Japan August 24, 2023 Neighbors of Japan, including South Korea and China, express fear as treated radioactive wastewater released Residents from South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Macau are considering removing seafood from their diet over fears of how Japan’s nuclear waste release may contaminate the ocean.
Hong Kong August 23, 2023 Hong Kong prepares an import ban on Japanese seafood ahead of Fukushima nuclear waste release As Japan prepares to release treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, Hong Kong is setting up steps to monitor seafood imports from Japan.
Hong Kong August 23, 2023 Hong Kong court refuses to ban protest song, government now allowed to appeal decision The government of Hong Kong is now allowed to appeal a court decision that refused to ban “Glory to Hong Kong," a song protestors have sung to promote the city’s separation from China.
Hong Kong August 22, 2023 Jailed Hong Kong college student loses bid to reduce prison sentence after breaking China-imposed security law Lui Sai-yu, an imprisoned university student, lost his bid to reduce a five-year prison sentence. He was convicted of breaking a national security law that was imposed by China.
Hong Kong August 15, 2023 7 prominent advocates charged in Hong Kong’s 2019 pro-democracy protests get convictions overturned Some of Hong Kong’s most prominent democracy advocates are getting their convictions overturned, following a 2019 pro-democracy protest that gathered about 1.7 million people.
Hong Kong August 10, 2023 Hong Kong arrests 10 for their alleged involvement in overseas donations meant to support fleeing dissidents A dozen people were arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly helping overseas activists receive donations to financially support dissidents fleeing from the island.