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last updated:
9 September, 2024
Jimmy Lai has spent 30 days in the witness box. Photo: Sam Tsang
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies stirring up trouble on ex-US diplomat’s orders

But Lai says he was eager to engage James Cunningham to help Hong Kong delegation garner US support on extradition bill.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Legal eagles make it clear rule of law still reigns in Hong Kong

Hong Kong national security law

National security powers must be used wisely, Hong Kong barristers’ head says

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Crime

Hong Kong district councillor fined HK$1,000 for property tax form failure

Sky Li, 43, admits he failed to file a property tax return in the 2021-22 financial year.

Sai Kung district councillor Sky Li leaves Kwun Tong Court on Monday after being fined. Photo: Brian Wong
Hong Kong national security law

Recruiting foreigners to Hong Kong’s top court now more complex: chief justice

Andrew Cheung says presence or absence of overseas judges on highest court will not undermine integrity of legal system.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies being US or Taiwan agent in bid to rebuild ties

Lai also testifies that he advised a Taiwan official to enter long-term trade agreements with the US, rather than relying solely on goodwill.

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China property

Country Garden gets a 4-month reprieve in Hong Kong liquidation

Earlier this month, developer released its first proposal to restructure as much as US$11.6 billion in liabilities.

A man rode a scooter past a Country Garden housing complex in Tianjin. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong barristers’ group to keep speaking up on legal issues: Victor Dawes

Outgoing Bar Association chairman also says frank dialogue with Beijing is in Hong Kong’s interest, with body not avoiding critical comments.

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Hong Kong politics

Have faith in Hong Kong’s judiciary, outgoing Bar Association chair urges public

Senior Counsel Victor Dawes also calls on government to be more transparent about national security legislation to assist public understanding.

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Outgoing Hong Kong Bar Association chief urges public to have faith in Hong Kong's judiciary

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Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai paid HK$13 million to former US officials, Hong Kong court hears

Former US general Jack Keane and ex-deputy defence secretary Paul Wolfowitz received money for consultancy services for Taiwanese government.

Friday marked Jimmy Lai’s 28th day of verbal testimony in court. Sketch: Victor Sanjinez
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police officer remanded in custody over grabbing firearm, voyeurism

Constable Ko Chun-chung suspected of attempting to take colleague’s handgun after being arrested for allegedly taking upskirt photos.

Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to connecting Taiwan with ex-US officials: court

Ex-media boss also says he paid ex-US general to advise the self-ruling island’s government.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai paid ex-US general to advise Taiwanese government: court

Ex-media boss admits to payment after prosecutors challenge his claim of no foreign policy influence in Hong Kong and the mainland.

Prosecutors have accused Jimmy Lai (centre) of using his tabloid to instigate Western sanctions and incite public hatred towards mainland and Hong Kong authorities. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong minister defends failed legal bids challenging LGBTQ rights

Regina Ip asks justice minister Paul Lam whether officials will be held accountable for litigation expected to have ‘low success rate’.

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Paul Lam Ting-kwok, secretary for justice, has defended the government’s decision to challenge LGBTQ rights rulings, saying that “the likelihood of success is not the only consideration” when determining litigation strategies. Photo: Elson Li
China property

Slew of indebted Chinese developers face reckoning in Hong Kong courts

Sunac and Shimao have received new liquidation petitions, while Country Garden and Times China face court hearings this month.

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Hong Kong

Explainer | Hong Kong yoga ball murder: what has changed since the verdict in 2018?

The Post unpacks how the defence and prosecution shifted strategies, and what prompted the retrial.

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Crime in Hong Kong

The many faces of the ex-professor in Hong Kong yoga ball murder case

Prosecutors accuse Khaw Kim Sun of being an unfaithful husband who killed his wife and daughter, while colleagues call him a ‘guardian angel’.

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Ex-professor Khaw Kim Sun pictured at his home before his conviction. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Malaysian professor jailed for life in Hong Kong for yoga ball murders

High Court jury unanimously finds Malaysian anaesthesiologist Khaw Kim Sun guilty of causing the deaths of his wife and their second child.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong yoga ball murder case: ex-professor to face ruling as early as Tuesday

Jury is deliberating verdict following 41-day retrial of Khaw Kim Sun who allegedly killed his wife and daughter.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police officer gets 3 years’ jail for falsifying witness statements

Detective sentenced on seven counts of misconduct for illegally seeking to terminate as many investigations between late 2019 and 2020.

The West Kowloon Court building in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong rejects activist’s bid for legal aid to mount challenge over IT hub

Legal Aid Department rejects Eddie Tse’s application, hindering his judicial review attempt against government push for San Tin Technopole.

Hong Kong authorities have greenlit the development of San Tin Technopole despite a judicial challenge over the project. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong anti-corruption agency charges ex-official at securities watchdog

Deng Yingxia, 48, a former Securities and Futures Commission associate director, is accused of providing advice to suspects under investigation.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong’s top court questions grounds for convicting June 4 alliance trio

Court of Final Appeal judges question how group can be defined as ‘foreign agent’ and denied evidence substantiating that allegation when mounting defence.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker Chim Pui-chung seeks leniency after fraud conviction

Defence team says Chim is nearly 80 years old and in poor health in plea backed by mitigation letters from high-profile politicians.

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Former finance sector lawmaker Chim Pui-chung. Photo: Sam Tsang
Jimmy Lai trial

Judges grill Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai over calls for Taiwan to join US alliance

Remarks prompt two High Court judges to question Apple Daily founder over his earlier claim that he opposed Taiwan’s independence.

Jimmy Lai Lai has pleaded not guilty to three conspiracy charges concerning foreign collusion and sedition. Photo: AFP
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai calls Taiwan ‘unique country’, denies backing independence

Former media tycoon has returned to the witness box following two-week break during holidays.

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong authorities appeal court ruling on golf course flats

Court this month overturned approval for 12,000 public housing flats on golf course.

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