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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai sought US support for protests but denies inciting hatred
Former media boss tells court he had capitalised on ‘anti-China sentiments’ during the pandemic to boost his US readership.
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No remote hearings for national security, criminal trials under Hong Kong bill
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Bomb plot aimed at forcing border closure during Covid, Hong Kong court hears
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong police arrest 6 over alleged production of drug ‘space oil’
Suspects, including family of four, were arrested in three separate operations conducted within 24 hours, police say.
22 Nov 2024 - 7:14PM
Police seized a cardboard box containing 1.67kg of suspected etomidate powder and relevant tools in one operation. Photo: Handout
Law and Crime
Hong Kong customs seizes HK$32 million of bird’s nests in largest land haul
Truck stopped at Lok Ma Chau crossing and inspected after X-ray shows boxes of delicacy hidden among video game consoles.
22 Nov 2024 - 4:16PM
Law and Crime
Jimmy Lai says some violence ‘inevitable’ in Hong Kong protests – as it happened
Ex-media boss denies encouraging violence or glorifying ‘valiant’ faction, instead wanted restraint by some protesters.
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Politics
Beijing voices support for jailing of 45 opposition activists
Central government’s liaison office also condemns US and other countries for ‘attacks’ against judicial system.
22 Nov 2024 - 12:26AM
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Woman arrested after red paint splashed at government headquarters in Hong Kong
Police arrest unemployed woman in Tai Kok Tsui and say they believe she acted alone, motivated by personal emotional and family issues.
21 Nov 2024 - 11:45PM
Security personnel discovered the paint splashed near a flower bed at an entrance of the headquarters close to Harcourt Road on Wednesday morning. Photo: Handout
Law and Crime
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies pushing staff to draft sanctions list for US
Judges grill former media boss on ‘confidential’ US message he forwarded to staff and friends in opposition camp.
21 Nov 2024 - 11:15PM
Law and Crime
Japanese porn stars charging HK$150,000 for sex arrested in Hong Kong operation
Authorities bust syndicate after sharing intelligence with counterparts in Macau, Singapore and Japan.
21 Nov 2024 - 8:18PM
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Law and Crime
Lai says no ‘serious violence’ at storming of Hong Kong Legco – as it happened
Former media boss also rejects claims from ex-Apple Daily staff over grip on editorial direction, creation of sanctions list targeting Hongkongers.
21 Nov 2024 - 9:41PM
Law and Crime
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits donating to groups but denies having agenda
Former media boss goes into witness box for the first time and gives 6½ hours of testimony in his high-profile national security trial.
21 Nov 2024 - 1:06AM
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Jimmy Lai testified for more than six hours on his first day in the witness box. Photo: AP
Law and Crime
Hong Kong government condemns red paint attack at headquarters
Glass bottle filled with red paint hurled from footbridge at headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty, as authorities vow to pursue offender.
20 Nov 2024 - 11:13PM
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50 Hongkongers lose HK$2.83 million in a week from ‘compensated dating’ scams
Police warn over fraudsters posing as attractive dates online, with victims told to pay deposit for service that promises companionship or sex.
20 Nov 2024 - 3:43PM
Law and Crime
Lai wanted Trump to stop Hong Kong security law with ‘call to Xi’ – as it happened
Former media boss takes stand for first time in national security trial, outlining ties with US officials past and present as well as ex-Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen.
21 Nov 2024 - 10:25AM
Law and Crime
45 Hong Kong activists jailed for 4 to 10 years over plot to topple government
Former legal scholar and ‘mastermind’ Benny Tai receives 10-year prison term.
20 Nov 2024 - 12:18AM
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The defendants head back to jail in a prison vehicle. Photo: Sam Tsang
Politics
Hong Kong 47: when will jailed activists in security trial be released?
Claudia Mo among four set to be released in six months, after spending nearly four years in custody, but others still face years behind bars.
19 Nov 2024 - 11:31PM
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Hong Kong 47: court rules subversion plot as severe as violent attack on government
Threat of unofficial ‘primary’ election justifies stiff sentences on 45 former politicians and activists, three High Court judges say.
19 Nov 2024 - 9:53PM
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Hong Kong 47: supporters bid farewell to jailed opposition figures
Those who made it into packed public gallery said their goodbyes.
19 Nov 2024 - 10:00PM
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong 47: Benny Tai jailed for 10 years over plot to overthrow government
‘Clear message’ sent over seriousness of offences, minister Chris Tang says, as government considers appeal to push for longer jail terms.
19 Nov 2024 - 7:51PM
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Police stand guard outside West Kowloon Court as Hong Kong’s landmark subversion trial draws to a close. Photo: Sam Tsang
Law and Crime
Hong Kong police hunt pair who stole necklace from man lured to flat for massage
Source says woman brought 63-year-old victim to flat with promise of massage but fled with another suspect after stealing gold necklace.
18 Nov 2024 - 6:17PM
Law and Crime
Hong Kong police arrest man suspected of raping girlfriend in New Territories
Victim, who was attacked with hard object before being raped, called friend who alerted police in early hours of Monday.
18 Nov 2024 - 4:20PM
Law and Crime
Hong Kong man, 54, arrested over stealing HK$60,000 in cash, watches and red wine
Police say they arrested suspect less than 12 hours after break-in on Chung Ching Street was reported.
18 Nov 2024 - 3:47PM
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