Hong Kong’s National Security Laws Require Continuous Refinement to Address Evolving Threats

A former high-ranking official involved in Hong Kong affairs for Beijing has emphasized the critical need for ongoing enhancement of the city’s national security legislation, stating that it must be…

National Security Officer Sentenced to Over 20 Months for Upskirting and Attempted Gun Snatching

A national security police officer has been handed a substantial prison sentence of 20 months and four weeks for two serious offenses: illegally recording a woman by taking upskirt photos…

Bangkok Bar Inferno Claims 30 Lives as Grieving Families Identify Victims Amidst Lingering Hope for the Missing

The devastating inferno that engulfed the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar and restaurant in Bangkok on Sunday evening has claimed the lives of 30 individuals, with grieving relatives commencing…

Former Top Xinjiang Official Expelled from Communist Party Over Corruption Allegations

Ma Xingrui, a former high-ranking official who served as the Communist Party Secretary for the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, has been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and stripped of…

Taiwan’s Fading Cinematic Echoes: A Race Against Time to Save a Lost Generation of Films

In the hushed, dimly lit confines of a traditional red-brick house nestled in central Taiwan, a dedicated team led by film hunter Wang Wei meticulously unearths and handles fragile film…

Hong Kong Welcomes Canine Companions as Landmark Policy Allows Dogs in Cafes and Restaurants

Hong Kong, a city long known for its bustling culinary scene and a growing population of devoted pet owners, has officially opened its doors – and dining rooms – to…

Cathay Pacific Flight Briefly Loses Contact, Triggering NATO Alert and Fighter Jet Interception

A routine London-bound flight operated by Hong Kong’s flag carrier, Cathay Pacific, experienced a concerning temporary loss of communication with air traffic control over European airspace on Saturday, July 4th.…

China Signals New Era of Coast Guard Patrols East of Taiwan Amid Escalating Tensions

Analysts interpret China’s sustained deployment of its coast guard east of Taiwan as a strategic shift, signaling Beijing’s intent to normalize increased pressure on the self-ruled island it claims as…

Mainland Investors Flock to Hong Kong to Circumvent China’s Tightening Capital Controls

Mainland investors are increasingly seeking refuge in Hong Kong’s more liberal financial environment to circumvent Beijing’s escalating restrictions on capital outflows, a trend highlighted by individuals like Feng, a private…

Hong Kong Court of Appeal Upholds Convictions in "Hong Kong 47" Case, Drawing Sharp Criticism

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has upheld the convictions of twelve defendants in the "Hong Kong 47" case, a landmark prosecution under the Beijing-imposed National Security Law (NSL). The…