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The aftermath of the burglary at Ginza Xiaoma at New World Tower on November 30. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hermes seller shares details on bags stolen in HK$10 million Hong Kong burglary

Kelly 25 Epsom handbag with market value of HK$198,000 among 66 items stolen in burglary in Central’s New World Tower on November 30.

Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies inciting others to breach the national security law

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Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai says Hong Kong ‘beyond redemption’ after security law took effect

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Papa: Lau Ching-wan shines in haunting true-crime family drama

Lau’s character experiences a maelstrom of emotions after his son kills his wife and daughter in Philip Yung’s sublime human drama.

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Lau Ching-wan as Nin Yuen and Lainey Hung as his daughter in a still from Papa, directed by Philip Yung. Dylan So and Jo Koo co-star. Photo: Golden Scene
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.

Scams and swindles

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.

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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.

Jimmy Lai leaves West Kowloon Court in a prison vehicle after his ninth day in the witness box on Tuesday. Photo: Edmond So
Drugs

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.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How actor Lau Ching-wan added subtlety to his complex role in Papa

Lau talks about the nuances of playing a father whose wife and daughter are killed by his schizophrenic son in a film based on actual events.

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Jimmy Lai trial

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.

Jimmy Lai has told the court he was not worried about being a target of the national security law before the legislation was enacted in June 2020. Photo: AFP

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.

Evidence seized during the arrest of the suspect. Photo: Handout

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.

Crime

Explainer | 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.

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.

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
Hong Kong police

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.

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Ginza Xiaoma at New World Tower in Central was burgled on Saturday morning. Photo: Ginza Xiaoma
Crime

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.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong construction worker jailed for 15 years for manslaughter and arson

Iu Wai-cheung, 65, slashed his girlfriend more than 100 times before attacking her young daughters and setting fire to their subdivided flat.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai wanted ‘draconian’ US sanctions to stop Hong Kong’s security law

Court hears ex-media boss thought sanctions were ‘only possibility’ to halt law, but he was adamant about staying in city ‘to face’ aftermath.

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Jimmy Lai is expected to explain his financial dealings with a lobbying group and its core members when the trial resumes on Monday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man for allegedly pouring unknown liquids on 5 teens

Suspect accused of indecently assaulting victims after staining their uniforms and then offering to clean their outfits.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Palace Museum urges vigilance over fake online posts seeking artefacts

It says it has no connection to social media posts claiming to offer high prices to private collections on behalf of Hong Kong museums.

Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong slams US travel advisory ‘slander’

Washington ‘playing despicable tricks by distorting facts’ in advisory hitting out at national security law, office says.

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In the advisory, Washington also cited the enactment of the Beijing-decreed national security law in 2020 and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance introduced in March. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Man arrested for arson after fire destroys part of Hong Kong road noise barrier

Fire began under footbridge before spreading to the barrier, halting traffic on major highway for more than half a day.

Fire engulfs part of the noise barrier along Cheung Pei Shan Road near Shek Wai Kok Estate, Tsuen Wan. Photo: Handout
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to lobbying for international support

Ex-media boss says at national security trial that belief sanctions could topple Communist Party is ‘more than ridiculous’.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s John Lee urges global action to combat rise in technology crimes

Criminals are increasingly turning to the use of cryptocurrencies, virtual assets and technology to commit crime, city leader warns.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police arrest 3 suspects in crackdown on pickpocketing syndicate

Trio made up of two men and woman worked as team and stole HK$70,000 from elderly man and 200,000 Japanese yen from 63-year-old woman.

Police have reminded the public to be cautious when going to banks or money changers to get new banknotes or exchange foreign currency. Photo: Handout
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai says he may have asked US official to sanction Beijing and Hong Kong

Lai also tries to distance himself from ‘Fight for Freedom, Stand with Hong Kong’ lobbying group, but admits he had multiple meetings with key members.

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Police have been on alert outside West Kowloon Court. Photo: Sun Yeung
Drugs

7 arrested in Hong Kong, including teacher, in crackdown on ‘space oil’ drug

Customs also seized anaesthetic that could produce HK$17 million worth of the narcotic.

Hong Kong

3 arrested in Hong Kong after body of worker left at roadside

Illegal worker found on Cheung Sha Wan Road at 1.25pm and taken to hospital, where he was confirmed dead.

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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong crime news, including murder cases, triads, the hunt for serial killers, court cases and trials, shootings, burglary, armed robbery and corruption.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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