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In recent years, the organiser of the annual Tiananmen vigil in Hong Kong endured questions about its relevance from young people who slammed it for being ritualistic, naive and idealistic for caring about democratic change in mainland China.
In recent years, the organiser of the annual Tiananmen vigil in Hong Kong endured questions about its relevance from young people who slammed it for being ritualistic, naive and idealistic for caring about democratic change in mainland China.
The cancellation of the event amid the Covid-19 pandemic and Beijing’s plan to tailor-make a national security law for the city have put it under a fresh spotlight this year.
The cancellation of the event amid the Covid-19 pandemic and Beijing’s plan to tailor-make a national security law for the city have put it under a fresh spotlight this year.
Coming up next: US President Donald Trump expected to issue order, choosing from an array of possible sanctions.
Coming up next: US President Donald Trump expected to issue order, choosing from an array of possible sanctions.
Article 23 of Basic Law stipulates city government should enact laws ‘on its own’ that cover much of what new legislation seeks to address, group says.
Article 23 of Basic Law stipulates city government should enact laws ‘on its own’ that cover much of what new legislation seeks to address, group says.
Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma says judges should refrain from expressing ‘unwarranted and unnecessary political views’, and warns against eroding public’s faith in city’s legal system.
Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma says judges should refrain from expressing ‘unwarranted and unnecessary political views’, and warns against eroding public’s faith in city’s legal system.
The possibility of new security bodies in the city, or ‘one-size-fits-all’ charges being used against activists are among issues prompting concern.
The possibility of new security bodies in the city, or ‘one-size-fits-all’ charges being used against activists are among issues prompting concern.
Lau, who was among six opposition lawmakers stripped of their seats for improper oath-taking, says the ruling is a ‘bitter victory’.
Lau, who was among six opposition lawmakers stripped of their seats for improper oath-taking, says the ruling is a ‘bitter victory’.
But an Executive Council member and a union have called for salaries to be frozen, saying civil servants should share the pain with other citizens.
But an Executive Council member and a union have called for salaries to be frozen, saying civil servants should share the pain with other citizens.
Programme insulted force by equating it with rubbish and suggested police were keeping protective gear needed by medical staff, Communications Authority says. Broadcaster vows to take follow-up action, but staff union chairwoman calls ruling ‘deeply unfair’.
Programme insulted force by equating it with rubbish and suggested police were keeping protective gear needed by medical staff, Communications Authority says. Broadcaster vows to take follow-up action, but staff union chairwoman calls ruling ‘deeply unfair’.
Starry Lee re-elected as chairwoman of House Committee after 15 lawmakers are booted following clash with security guards. Committee has been at a standstill for months as opposition tried to block passing of laws.
Starry Lee re-elected as chairwoman of House Committee after 15 lawmakers are booted following clash with security guards. Committee has been at a standstill for months as opposition tried to block passing of laws.
All adult permanent residents to receive HK$10,000 each under spending spree set to put government into the red for six years in a row.
All adult permanent residents to receive HK$10,000 each under spending spree set to put government into the red for six years in a row.
The fabric, developed by PolyU researchers, is currently used in such household products as bedsheets.
The fabric, developed by PolyU researchers, is currently used in such household products as bedsheets.
But Law Chi-kwong says the pressure on the government will decrease gradually due to a slower growth of the elderly population from next decade.
But Law Chi-kwong says the pressure on the government will decrease gradually due to a slower growth of the elderly population from next decade.
Economist Andy Kwan warns the cost of HK$2 fare concession scheme will balloon amid a fast-greying population, pouring scorn on the Hong Kong’s HK$10 billion welfare package.
Economist Andy Kwan warns the cost of HK$2 fare concession scheme will balloon amid a fast-greying population, pouring scorn on the Hong Kong’s HK$10 billion welfare package.
Other measures include more statutory public holidays and housing subsidies for people lingering on waiting list for a government flat, as city chief attributes the series of apparent policy reversals to a ‘breakthrough’ in official thinking.
Other measures include more statutory public holidays and housing subsidies for people lingering on waiting list for a government flat, as city chief attributes the series of apparent policy reversals to a ‘breakthrough’ in official thinking.
Youth-led group changes mission statement to promoting ‘democratic and progressive values’ in city after previous wording led to election ban for two members.
Youth-led group changes mission statement to promoting ‘democratic and progressive values’ in city after previous wording led to election ban for two members.
Welfare chief Law Chi-kwong says sorry for pressing ahead with bid to bypass Legislative Council committee without telling his colleagues.
Welfare chief Law Chi-kwong says sorry for pressing ahead with bid to bypass Legislative Council committee without telling his colleagues.
Council meets for first time since elections in November left pan-democrats dominant, and immediately creates group to look at attack by armed men on commuters and protesters inside railway station on July 21.
Council meets for first time since elections in November left pan-democrats dominant, and immediately creates group to look at attack by armed men on commuters and protesters inside railway station on July 21.
Thousands of people had earlier gathered in a park and marched along streets in a demonstration against mainland parallel traders.
Thousands of people had earlier gathered in a park and marched along streets in a demonstration against mainland parallel traders.
Civil Rights Observer says three of its members were caught up in mass arrests after New Year’s Day march.
Civil Rights Observer says three of its members were caught up in mass arrests after New Year’s Day march.
Draw features more than HK$4 million in prizes, including round-trip tickets with Cathay Pacific, iPhones, supermarket vouchers, luxury hotel and spa stays and tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park.
Draw features more than HK$4 million in prizes, including round-trip tickets with Cathay Pacific, iPhones, supermarket vouchers, luxury hotel and spa stays and tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park.
As head of the newly formed Hong Kong Hotel Employees Union, Alex Tsui is part of a rapidly growing group of trade unionists. At least 24 such groups were formed in the city this year – almost double the number in 2018.
As head of the newly formed Hong Kong Hotel Employees Union, Alex Tsui is part of a rapidly growing group of trade unionists. At least 24 such groups were formed in the city this year – almost double the number in 2018.
One officer pointed gun after coming under attack but no live round was fired.
One officer pointed gun after coming under attack but no live round was fired.
Nearly three-quarters of voters across the political spectrum say trust in the force has been eroded by handling of ongoing protests, according to study conducted by Blackbox Research.
Nearly three-quarters of voters across the political spectrum say trust in the force has been eroded by handling of ongoing protests, according to study conducted by Blackbox Research.
President Xi Jinping begins visit to casino hub to mark 20th anniversary of its return to Chinese administration.
President Xi Jinping begins visit to casino hub to mark 20th anniversary of its return to Chinese administration.
Senior journalist Phila Siu was detained and questioned for three hours before being sent back to Hong Kong.
Senior journalist Phila Siu was detained and questioned for three hours before being sent back to Hong Kong.
President Xi Jinping says Chief Executive Carrie Lam has shown courage in tackling social unrest, and reiterates support for city’s police.
President Xi Jinping says Chief Executive Carrie Lam has shown courage in tackling social unrest, and reiterates support for city’s police.
The shutdown of electricity supply to the crossing’s auto toll system leaves motorists trapped in tailbacks on Sunday afternoon, before services returned after 3pm.
The shutdown of electricity supply to the crossing’s auto toll system leaves motorists trapped in tailbacks on Sunday afternoon, before services returned after 3pm.
Pan-democrats want officers excluded from annual discussion on funding for civil servants.
Pan-democrats want officers excluded from annual discussion on funding for civil servants.
Eddie Chu and Au Nok-hin argue the law has curbed Hongkongers’ freedom of assembly and allowed police to make mass arrests of anti-government protesters.
Eddie Chu and Au Nok-hin argue the law has curbed Hongkongers’ freedom of assembly and allowed police to make mass arrests of anti-government protesters.