Hong Kong Mourns Tung Chee-hwa, First Post-Colonial Leader, Amidst Reflections on a Tumultuous Tenure

Hong Kong officials and a broad spectrum of the public gathered on Sunday, September 20, 2026, to commemorate the life and legacy of Tung Chee-hwa, the city’s first post-colonial chief…

Hong Kong’s "City Brain" AI System: A New Era for Urban Management, Official Assures Privacy

Hong Kong is embarking on an ambitious technological transformation with the planned rollout of a HK$200 million artificial intelligence (AI) "City Brain" system. Aimed at revolutionizing urban management and enhancing…

The Passing of Justice William Gummow, a Respected Jurist on Hong Kong’s Highest Court

The Hong Kong legal community is mourning the loss of Justice William Gummow, a distinguished Non-Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal (CFA), who passed away at the age…

A Body of One’s Own: Exhibition Challenges Stigma and Explores Nuances of Sex Work in Hong Kong

An exhibition titled "A Body of One’s Own," currently running at the Heath event space in Tsim Sha Tsui, is shedding light on the multifaceted history and contemporary realities of…

Hong Kong Authorities Denounce US Lawmakers’ Hearing on Jimmy Lai, Accusing Them of Colluding with "Anti-China Elements"

Hong Kong authorities have vehemently condemned a recent hearing held by U.S. lawmakers concerning the imprisoned pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, labeling their actions as collusion with "anti-China and destabilising…

Hong Kong Anticipates 130,000-Worker Shortfall by 2028 Amidst Shifting Economic Landscape

Hong Kong is poised to face a significant manpower deficit of approximately 130,000 individuals by the year 2028, according to updated projections from the Labour and Welfare Bureau. This revised…

Hong Kong Man Sentenced to Four Weeks for Indecent Assault After Grabbing Woman’s Neck and Attempting to Kiss Her

A 29-year-old Hong Kong man, Fung Ho-yin, has been sentenced to four weeks in prison for indecent assault, following an incident in the Shau Kei Wan district early Tuesday morning.…

Hong Kong NGOs Demand Stronger Protections for Low-Income Residents Following Policy Address and Five-Year Plan Announcement

In the wake of Chief Executive John Lee’s inaugural Five-Year Plan and his administration’s latest Policy Address, a coalition of Hong Kong non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has issued a fervent call…

Greenpeace Hong Kong Slams Northern Metropolis Plan for Insufficient Wetland Protections, Citing China’s Higher Standards

Greenpeace Hong Kong has issued a stern critique of the proposed Northern Metropolis development project, arguing that its current blueprint critically lacks robust protections for the ecologically sensitive wetlands situated…

Hong Kong to Build ‘AI City Brain’ for Enhanced Urban Management and Emergency Response

Hong Kong is poised to revolutionize its urban management and emergency response capabilities with the development of an ambitious "AI City Brain" initiative, as announced by the city’s leader, John…