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Jimmy Lai says he once held hope in Hong Kong’s prospects under the security law
Ex-media boss also dismisses ‘presumptuous’ allegations he believed his arrest would trigger foreign intervention.
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Hong Kong 47: ex-lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting and 2 others lodge appeals
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Hermes seller shares details on bags stolen in HK$10 million Hong Kong burglary
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Jimmy Lai trial
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies inciting others to breach the national security law
Ex-media boss tells court he had always cautioned others to refrain from crossing the line and committing an offence.
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Lai, 77, is standing trial on two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: AFP
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Jimmy Lai trial
Jimmy Lai says Hong Kong ‘beyond redemption’ after security law took effect
Lai had called for the US to impose ‘sanctions and punishments’ on China before the situation became ‘hopeless’.
4 Dec 2024 - 11:11PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong logs 169 theft cases on inbound flights, losses hit HK$4.32 million
Security chief Chris Tang vows to crack down on surge of in-flight thefts, as figures for first 10 months surpass boom years of 2018 and 2019.
4 Dec 2024 - 5:24PM
Society
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong to consider reducing traffic accident fund payouts to curb abuse
Welfare minister Chris Sun says authorities to consider cutting number of compensated sick leave or hospital days claimable under fund.
4 Dec 2024 - 10:27PM
Law and Crime
Hong Kong courts
2 suspects accused of helping Abby Choi’s ex-husband flee Hong Kong to stand trial
Lam Shun and Irene Pun plead not guilty in Kowloon City Court to joint count of conspiracy to pervert course of public justice.
4 Dec 2024 - 4:42PM
Lam Shun appears in Kowloon City Court in October. Photo: Edmond So
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Jimmy Lai trial
Jimmy Lai says Hong Kong ‘beyond redemption’ after national security law took effect
Woman briefly taken away and held in court building room after clapping at Lai’s remarks in past Radio Free Asia interview clip.
4 Dec 2024 - 5:24PM
Law and Crime
Crime in Hong Kong
Hongkongers again being lured overseas and forced into illegal work, minister says
Law enforcement agencies have received 23 related requests for assistance so far this year, security minister Chris Tang says.
3 Dec 2024 - 8:10PM
Law and Crime
Jimmy Lai trial
Jimmy Lai says he opposed US decision to end Hong Kong’s special trade status
Any change to Hong Kong’s preferential trade status in the United States would be counterproductive, former media boss tells trial.
3 Dec 2024 - 7:46PM
Law and Crime
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong battling ‘space oil’ drug trend, police log 90 cases in first 10 months
Police also say 99 people arrested in operation over sale of various drugs online, with youngest aged just 12.
3 Dec 2024 - 6:50PM
In 2023, the force recorded only eight cases involving etomidate, a component of “space oil”, and arrested nine people. Photo: Jelly Tse.
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Jimmy Lai trial
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai said sanctions would unleash ‘perfect storm’ in Beijing in 2020: court
Court hears ex-media boss gave a series of interviews with major foreign media outlets calling for tough action against Beijing.
3 Dec 2024 - 8:03PM
Law and Crime
Jimmy Lai trial
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai urged US to start ‘war of competing values’ against Beijing
Former media boss admits he wanted US ‘moral authority’ to pressure Beijing and he became ‘desperate’ for ‘any support’ after security law.
2 Dec 2024 - 8:32PM
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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai clarifies he was seeking US help, not the CIA’s
Ex-media boss says he was just regurgitating rumour floating around at the time and used the CIA and US interchangeably.
2 Dec 2024 - 6:23PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Man arrested at Hong Kong airport after customs finds HK$500,000 worth of cocaine on him
Man arrived on Sunday and was detained during clearance, after which he discharged HK$500,000 worth of cocaine concealed in his body.
1 Dec 2024 - 10:45PM
Evidence seized during the arrest of the suspect. Photo: Handout
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Crime in Hong Kong
Man fighting for his life after brawl erupts in Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau
Two groups were initially pushing and shoving each other before the stand-off escalated into a full-blown fight, with participants using their fists, feet and throwing bicycles and other objects.
2 Dec 2024 - 9:46AM
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Hong Kong society
Trans woman shares ‘traumatising’ story after being denied entry to Hong Kong
Pair were held in male-only area at the airport for 12 hours before being repatriated to the Philippines.
1 Dec 2024 - 11:56AM
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Hong Kong bar blaze: why a 1997 arson case that killed 17 is back in the spotlight
The Post revisits the tragedy after arrest of sixth man linked to firebombing of Top One karaoke bar renews interest in 27-year-old case.
1 Dec 2024 - 12:18AM
Law and Crime
Crime in Hong Kong
Arrest over 1997 karaoke bar blaze in Hong Kong ‘justice’ for victims: witness
Chen Zhi-hao recalls seeing the blaze at Top One Karaoke bar that killed 17, including people he knew, and expresses relief one of the remaining fugitives has been caught.
30 Nov 2024 - 11:49PM
Security guard Chen Zhi-hao, now 68, has been stationed at Wardley Centre on Prat Avenue in Tsim Sha Tsui since 1992, just opposite where the Top One Karaoke bar once stood. Photo: Nora Tam
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong store compensates clients after 66 Hermes handbags stolen in robbery
Thieves made off with handbags worth HK$10 million after targeting Ginza Xiaoma in smash-and-grab robbery on Saturday morning.
30 Nov 2024 - 7:58PM
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Hong Kong police arrest man over karaoke bar arson in 1997 that killed 17 people
Suspect, 52, arrested upon return to Hong Kong after being intercepted by mainland Chinese authorities, police say.
30 Nov 2024 - 1:47AM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong singer Pong Nan’s January shows cancelled by city’s premier arts hub
Singer, who has been vocal supporter of 2019 protests, did not say whether West Kowloon Cultural District explained decision to cancel shows.
30 Nov 2024 - 12:34AM
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Keeping people on police bail for 5 years is an abuse of power
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Hong Kong’s legal system needs reform to stay vibrant
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