Chinese Artists Withdraw from South Korean Art Show Over "Taiwan" Exhibition Name

Chinese artists have formally withdrawn from the prestigious Gwangju Biennale in South Korea, one of Asia’s largest contemporary art events, following a contentious dispute over the naming of an exhibition.…

The Shifting Sands of Time: Hong Kong’s General Post Office and the Evolution of Architectural Appreciation

When the General Post Office (GPO) was constructed in the heart of Central half a century ago, the city’s conservationists lamented what they perceived as a significant architectural loss. The…

Hong Kong Jockey Club Postpones Inaugural Mainland China Horse Race Amidst New Risk Assessment

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has announced the unexpected postponement of its highly anticipated inaugural horse racing event in mainland China, citing a recent risk assessment provided by mainland…

Hong Kong Considers Historic Status for Popular Kennedy Town Waterfront

Hong Kong is contemplating granting historic Grade 2 status to a picturesque section of the Kennedy Town waterfront, a move that comes as the area has surged in popularity, particularly…

Thirteen Homeowners Miss Deadline for Government Buyout of Fire-Ravaged Wang Fuk Court

Thirteen homeowners at fire-hit Wang Fuk Court have missed the government’s deadline to participate in an official buyout scheme, according to city housing authorities. This development marks a critical juncture…

Hong Kong Court Upholds Convictions of Cardinal Zen and Four Others in 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund Case

A significant legal battle concerning the interpretation of Hong Kong’s Societies Ordinance has concluded, at least for now, with the Court of Appeal upholding the convictions of Cardinal Joseph Zen…

University of Hong Kong Medical School Clarifies Admission Policy Shift on Cantonese Proficiency

The University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine has issued a statement clarifying its recent revision of admission prerequisites, specifically the change from requiring "Cantonese proficiency"…

Hong Kong Police Arrest Three as City Marks Seven-Year Anniversary of Prince Edward Station Incident

Hong Kong police confirmed the arrest of three individuals near Prince Edward MTR station on Monday evening, the seventh anniversary of a contentious incident where officers entered train carriages amidst…

Former Hong Kong Care Home Warden Found Guilty of Raping Intellectually Disabled Resident

A former assistant warden at a Tai Po care home operated by the Hong Chi Association has been found guilty of five counts of rape against an intellectually disabled female…

Joshua Wong Pleads Guilty to Colluding with Foreign Forces Under Hong Kong National Security Law

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has entered a guilty plea to a charge of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, marking his second conviction under Beijing’s stringent national security…