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Actress Cecilia Cheung Pak-chi, leaves High Court Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung accuses former agent of HK$8.8 million fraud

Actress accuses Samuel Yu of undue pressure, contract forgery and making false representations in dispute over promise to appear in films.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong lawyer who had sex with girl, 12, jailed for 3 years, 7 months

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s connectivity, talent can foster legal cooperation: minister, expert

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Digging through Hong Kong’s disaster site left them wanting to cry

Head of Disaster Victim Identification Unit describes difficult conditions team faced in search for bodies at Wang Fuk Court after inferno.

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The conditions inside the destroyed Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Handout
The conditions inside the destroyed Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Beijing slams ‘external hostile forces’ for exploiting deadly fire in Hong Kong

Office for Safeguarding National Security condemns ‘small clique of external hostile forces’ for ‘stirring up trouble and taking advantage of the chaos’.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court postpones inquest verdict on 2012 Lamma Island ferry crash

Court has already twice postponed ruling for inquest into collision between Lamma IV ferry and Sea Smooth catamaran.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

No tolerance for sabotage of Hong Kong fire relief efforts, John Lee warns

City leader issues warning following arrests for allegedly seditious remarks related to last week’s deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.

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Supplies are donated to affected residents following the fire. Photo: Eugene Lee
Supplies are donated to affected residents following the fire. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man facing murder charge after wife found with knife wounds, burns

Fire put out in Tuen Mun flat, with police arresting man, 51, on suspicion of murdering wife, 50.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

1 building to open briefly at Hong Kong fire-hit estate as death toll hits 156

Wang Chi House residents will be allowed to return home to retrieve valuables and personal belongings on a one-off visit.

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Hong Kong courts

Retired Hong Kong star tutor ‘K Kwong’ avoids jail sentence over upskirt video

Kenneth Kwong, 64, placed on one-year probation after pleading guilty to unlawful recording of a woman on an escalator at Tai Wai station.

Kenneth Kwong Si-san, 64, was placed on probation for a year. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong politician Peggy Wong files police report amid Tai Po fire scrutiny

Tai Po South district councillor also says she will file ICAC report to probe potential corruption within Wang Fuk Court’s current incorporated owners.

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Peggy Wong, a Tai Po district councillor, has said that she will personally file a report to police and the ICAC. Photo: Handout
Peggy Wong, a Tai Po district councillor, has said that she will personally file a report to police and the ICAC. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Scammers using Tai Po fire relief efforts to prey on Hongkongers, police warn

Police issue warning for second day in a row, urging residents to remain vigilant when providing their personal details.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘Sad but glad to help’: Hong Kong fire teaches children lesson in empathy

Father of two volunteers collects stuffed toys, saying they give children emotional security and show them that someone cares.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Fire probe centres on widespread use of flammable material by building firm

Three arrested after officials identify use of styrofoam in residential blocks and say other material suspicious.

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Firefighters emerge from a building in Wang Fuk Court. Questions have been raised about the green netting used on the bamboo scaffolding Photo: Elson Li
Accidents and personal safety

Major fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po leaves 2 severely burnt, residents trapped

Blaze at Wang Fuk Court was initially classified as a No 1 alarm fire but was quickly raised to No 4 by 3.34pm.

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Scaffolding of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on fire. Photo: Sam Tsang
Scaffolding of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on fire. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong student arrested after birthday celebration takes violent turn

One teenager suffers knife wounds to head, back and waist, while other student sustains injuries to both hands.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s national security police arrest 2 over alleged seditious online posts

Man and woman held over alleged seditious posts on social media, while police also seize suspected marijuana during search at Kwai Chung home.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong competition watchdog adds touch of drama to campaign about fair play

Competition Commission initiative reminds companies that sharing information such as pricing, costs or future strategies could risk falling foul of the law.

To make the topic more engaging, the commission will roll out a three-episode romantic short drama, together with leaflets, exhibitions and lectures. Photo: Handout
To make the topic more engaging, the commission will roll out a three-episode romantic short drama, together with leaflets, exhibitions and lectures. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong national security law

Canada, Taiwan-based groups seek to subvert state power: Hong Kong’s Chris Tang

Security chief also warns against any attempts to disrupt December 7 Legislative Council election after 29 people arrested earlier.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong may ban 2 ‘subversive’ groups based in Canada and Taiwan

City may use national security law to target Canada-based ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ and Taiwan-based ‘Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union’.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong father held for allegedly giving daughter, 11, drink with rat poison

Father, 48, also ingested rodenticide and left suicide note, but both he and his daughter are in stable condition in hospital.

Fung Tak Estate. A Hong Kong father has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder his 11-year-old daughter. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong police

8-year-old disabled boy dies after being found unconscious in Hong Kong flat

16-year-old sister finds boy unconscious in Sha Tin flat, hours after being given Chinese medicine and prescription drugs to ease fever.

The boy was found unconscious by his sister at their flat in Sui Wo Court, Fo Tan. Photo: Martin Chan
The boy was found unconscious by his sister at their flat in Sui Wo Court, Fo Tan. Photo: Martin Chan
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s arbitration edge boosts legal finance, Burford CEO says

The city holds distinct advantages over other arbitration centres due to its proximity to mainland China, Christopher Bogart says.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong launches probe after voters’ personal details posted on social media

Government warns that such acts will not be tolerated, with the Registration and Electoral Office referring case to a law enforcement agency.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong taxi driver gets 2 years’ jail over collision that killed cyclist, 17

Lau Chor-hi, 70, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death over the crash that killed student Wong Ho-chun in July 2024.

Defendant Lau Chor-hi pleaded guilty in court last month. Photo: Dickson Lee
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