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last updated:
9 September, 2024
A judge has accused former politician Lam Cheuk-ting of capitalising on the incident for his own political gains. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong protests

Ex-Hong Kong politician, 6 others convicted over riot at MTR station in 2019

Court says former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting’s actions helped turn unlawful assembly in Yuen Long into violent clashes with white-clad rioters.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong yoga ball murder case: ‘lethal gas was to kill shrews lured by ham’

Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai denies instigating US move to revoke Hong Kong special economic status

Crime in Hong Kong

Top Hong Kong photographer gets 8 weeks’ jail for indecently assaulting model

Leung Chun-chung found guilty of pulling down model’s dress and exposing her breasts at his Chai Wan studio in December 2022.

Eastern Court in Sai Wan Ho. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police officer cleared of misconduct over HK$46,000 overtime pay claim

Court acquits retired chief inspector Kelvin Ip, 58, on misconduct and corruption charges.

Hong Kong society

Explainer | ‘Angry Chiu Chow man’: who is Hong Kong’s Chim Pui-chung?

From ‘golden banker’ fame to fiery outbursts, the Post looks at background of former lawmaker found guilty in fraud case this week.

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Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong cleaning firm fined HK$11 million in housing estate price-fixing case

Hong Kong Commercial Cleaning Services and two directors signed statement of agreed facts to settle case, Competition Commission says.

Rasul Butt says the admission of liability by all respondents in the case represents a significant milestone. Photo: David Wong
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies skirting law with ‘indirect’ calls for sanctions

He also rejects accusations of inciting hatred in a commentary in which he mentioned friends intimidated by alleged Communist Party agent.

Crime in Hong Kong

Former Hong Kong lawmaker Chim Pui-chung and son found guilty of fraud

Businesswoman Wong Poe-lai also convicted of money laundering in case over fraudulent transactions tied to listed firm.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Slowly but surely, Hong Kong’s courts are embracing the technological age

The push for greater use of technology such as expanded use of remote hearings must ensure justice is done and core principles retained.

Progress is being made in upgrading Hong Kong’s courts, but many obstacles remain. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong housing

My Take | Time to accept that Hong Kong’s golf club housing plan is a swing and a miss

A court ruling that found the EIA for the project was riddled with errors and breaches of the law may turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

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Plans to use land at the Hong Kong Golf Club for housing have been hit by a ruling that an Environmental Impact Assessment was riddled with errors and breaches of the law. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Ruling allows for a broader look at Hong Kong’s golf club housing plan

Hong Kong has embarked on major projects that will have an impact on the environment. It is essential to get the assessment process right.

Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai wanted to grab US attention with security law prosecution

Unpublished letter reveals Lai felt he was targeted because he had ‘embarrassed’ Beijing by exposing its ‘hollow’ promises.

Hong Kong's national security law

‘Captain America’ protester loses appeal for early release in Hong Kong

Former food delivery worker Adam Ma filed the first legal challenge against the city’s domestic national security law.

Adam Ma is known as the “second-generation Captain America” for dressing as the Marvel character in anti-government protests. Photo: Brian Wong
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai tells court he could have fled Hong Kong in 2020 but chose to stay

Ex-media boss gave an interview right after the enactment of security law, saying that he would fight for democracy in a ‘different way’.

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: AP
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai says he didn’t think at first national security law would be ‘end’ of Hong Kong

Ex-media boss also denies saying that he believed his arrest would trigger foreign intervention.

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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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’.

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Police officers stand guard outside West Kowloon Court. Photo: Edmond So
Abby Choi - murder of a model

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.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Rest and recovery will help Hong Kong compete at top level again

Readers discuss misplaced pessimism over the city’s difficulties, the challenge of an ageing labour force, faith in our economic fundamentals, and equal marriage rights.

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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
Hong Kong housing

Golf course ruling won’t have ‘huge impact’ on Hong Kong flats supply: John Lee

But chief executive says court ruling will significantly affect the number of flats, density and completion date of the project.

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Part of the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong must cement its national security foundations to prosper

The truth is simple and profound: the stability or disarray, prosperity or poverty of every nation and region are intricately tied to the state of its security.

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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.

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Jimmy Lai was giving evidence for the eighth day at West Kowloon Court. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong housing

Golf club reprieve as Hong Kong court quashes approval for 12,000 flats on site

Judge notes that decision could lead to public consultation being conducted again.

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The Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

LGBTQ

Letters | Hong Kong courts back rights of gay couples. Government should too

Readers discuss the court rulings upholding equal rights on housing and inheritance, the city’s less-than-busy roads, what sets Singapore’s housing estates apart, and Australia’s social media ban.

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