Labour and welfare chief to take ‘gatekeeper’ role in social worker affairs, Hong Kong official says
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/05/31/labour-and-welfare-chief-to-take-gatekeeper-role-in-social-worker-affairs-hong-kong-official-says/
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/05/31/labour-and-welfare-chief-to-take-gatekeeper-role-in-social-worker-affairs-hong-kong-official-says/
After US, EU criticise first arrests under new security law and verdict in Hong Kong 47 trial, gov’t hits back
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/05/31/after-us-eu-criticise-first-arrests-under-new-security-law-and-verdict-in-hong-kong-47-trial-govt-hits-back/
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After US, EU criticise first arrests under new security law and verdict in Hong Kong 47 trial, gov’t hits back
Hong Kong has rebutted international criticism of the city's first arrests under a new security law and the trial of 47 democrats.
China removes preferential tariffs on over 100 Taiwan imports in latest move against island
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/05/31/china-removes-preferential-tariffs-on-over-100-taiwan-imports-in-latest-move-against-island/
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China removes preferential tariffs on over 100 Taiwan imports in latest move against island
China said it would remove preferential tariffs on more than a hundred imports from Taiwan. The new tariffs will come into effect on June 15.
Verdict in landmark Hong Kong national security trial shows common law system intact, gov’t advisor says
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/05/31/verdict-in-landmark-hong-kong-national-security-trial-shows-common-law-system-intact-govt-advisor-says/
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Verdict in landmark Hong Kong national security trial shows common law system intact, gov’t advisor says
Barrister and government advisor Ronny Tong said the verdict in the 47 democrats case showed Hong Kong's common law system was intact.
Hong Kong Observatory issues T3 storm warning as tropical depression edges closer
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Hong Kong Observatory issues T3 storm warning as tropical depression edges closer
The Strong Wind Signal No. 3 alert was issued at 4.40 pm, meaning winds were predicted to strengthen as a tropical depression approached.
China and US to resume military-to-military communications after defence chiefs meet in Singapore
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China and US to resume military-to-military communications after defence chiefs meet in Singapore
The United States and China will resume military-to-military communications "in the coming months", US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
HKFP Lens: Pro-Beijing groups’ patriotic carnival rolls out at former Tiananmen vigil venue
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/05/31/hkfp-lens-pro-beijing-groups-patriotic-carnival-rolls-out-at-former-tiananmen-vigil-venue/
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/05/31/hkfp-lens-pro-beijing-groups-patriotic-carnival-rolls-out-at-former-tiananmen-vigil-venue/
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HKFP Lens: Pro-Beijing groups’ patriotic carnival rolls out at former Tiananmen vigil venue
In Pictures: Pro-Beijing groups have set up a patriotic carnival at a park where vigils were once held to mark the Tiananmen crackdown.
8 people convicted of rioting linked to PolyU siege during 2019 Hong Kong protests
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/05/31/8-people-convicted-of-rioting-linked-to-polyu-siege-during-2019-hong-kong-protests/
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/05/31/8-people-convicted-of-rioting-linked-to-polyu-siege-during-2019-hong-kong-protests/
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8 people convicted of rioting linked to PolyU siege during 2019 Hong Kong protests
Eight people have been convicted of rioting in Yau Ma Tei in 2019, a verdict that marks the last one for riot trials linked to campus sieges.
Hong Kong woman accused of funding overseas activist Nathan Law following arrest under new security law
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/05/31/hong-kong-woman-accused-of-funding-overseas-activist-nathan-law-following-arrest-under-new-security-law/
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/05/31/hong-kong-woman-accused-of-funding-overseas-activist-nathan-law-following-arrest-under-new-security-law/
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Hong Kong woman accused of funding overseas activist Nathan Law following arrest under new security law
A Hong Kong woman, who was among seven arrested under the city's new security law, has also been accused of violating the Beijing-imposed security law.
Hong Kong activist Chan Po-ying spent decades fighting for democracy with her husband. After his arrest, she continued
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/01/hong-kong-activist-chan-po-ying-spent-decades-fighting-for-democracy-with-her-husband-after-his-arrest-she-continued/
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/01/hong-kong-activist-chan-po-ying-spent-decades-fighting-for-democracy-with-her-husband-after-his-arrest-she-continued/
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Hong Kong activist Chan Po-ying spent decades fighting for democracy with her husband. After his arrest, she continued
Hong Kong activist Chan Po-ying became one of the city's only pro-democracy voices after her prominent husband's arrest in 2021.
Hong Kong judges’ reasons for convicting 14 democrats of subversion conspiracy under national security law
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/01/hong-kong-judges-reasons-for-convicting-14-democrats-of-subversion-conspiracy-under-national-security-law/
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/01/hong-kong-judges-reasons-for-convicting-14-democrats-of-subversion-conspiracy-under-national-security-law/
UN calls for release of those ‘arbitrarily detained’ under Hong Kong national security laws
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/01/un-calls-for-release-of-those-arbitrarily-detained-under-hong-kong-national-security-laws/
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/01/un-calls-for-release-of-those-arbitrarily-detained-under-hong-kong-national-security-laws/
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UN calls for release of those ‘arbitrarily detained’ under Hong Kong national security laws
The UN rights chief decried the use of national security laws in Hong Kong and demanded the release of those "arbitrarily detained".
Taiwan government to return bills expanding parliament’s powers following protests
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/01/taiwan-government-to-return-bills-expanding-parliaments-powers-following-protests/
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/01/taiwan-government-to-return-bills-expanding-parliaments-powers-following-protests/
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Taiwan government to return bills expanding parliament’s powers following protests
Taiwan's premier said the bills expanding parliament's powers will be returned to the legislature amid worries about their constitutionality.
On Taiwan’s Kinmen Island, oyster farmers find themselves on the frontline of Chinese war games
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/02/on-taiwans-kinmen-island-oyster-farmers-find-themselves-on-the-frontline-of-chinese-war-games/
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/02/on-taiwans-kinmen-island-oyster-farmers-find-themselves-on-the-frontline-of-chinese-war-games/
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On Taiwan’s Kinmen Island, oyster farmers find themselves on the frontline of Chinese war games
On an island separated from China by a narrow strip of sea, oyster farmers collect molluscs on a shore known for its bloody battle over control of Taiwan.
Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 47
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https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/02/explainer-hong-kongs-national-security-crackdown-month-47/
Whispering death: Hong Kong requires electric vehicles to be installed with an audible alert – why can’t we hear it?
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/02/whispering-death-hong-kong-requires-electric-vehicles-to-be-installed-with-an-audible-alert-why-cant-we-hear-it/
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Whispering death: Hong Kong requires electric vehicles to be installed with an audible alert – why can’t we hear it?
Electric cars are a wonderful invention, reducing pollution and the demand for oil. They are also killers. The main problem is that they are so quiet. Blind people, animals and those trusting souls…
Zelensky says China working hard to ‘prevent’ countries from attending peace summit
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/02/zelensky-says-china-working-hard-to-prevent-countries-from-attending-peace-summit/
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/02/zelensky-says-china-working-hard-to-prevent-countries-from-attending-peace-summit/
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Zelensky says China working hard to ‘prevent’ countries from attending peace summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China on Sunday of working hard to stop countries from going to a peace summit.
China defence minister says Beijing ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/02/china-defence-minister-says-beijing-ready-to-forcefully-stop-taiwan-independence/
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/02/china-defence-minister-says-beijing-ready-to-forcefully-stop-taiwan-independence/
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China defence minister says Beijing ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun warned Sunday his military is ready to "forcefully" stop Taiwan independence.
Hong Kong Christian newspaper runs blank front page ahead of Tiananmen crackdown anniversary
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/03/hong-kong-christian-newspaper-runs-blank-front-page-ahead-of-tiananmen-crackdown-anniversary/
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/03/hong-kong-christian-newspaper-runs-blank-front-page-ahead-of-tiananmen-crackdown-anniversary/
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Hong Kong Christian newspaper runs blank front page ahead of Tiananmen crackdown anniversary
A Hong Kong Christian newspaper has left its front page mostly blank ahead of the 35th anniversary of China's Tiananmen crackdown.
HKFP’s trash point art shot wins Hong Kong Press Photographers Association prize
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/03/hkfps-trash-point-art-shot-wins-hong-kong-press-photographers-association-prize/
https://Hong Kong Free Press/com.hongkongfp.com/2024/06/03/hkfps-trash-point-art-shot-wins-hong-kong-press-photographers-association-prize/
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HKFP’s trash point art shot wins Hong Kong Press Photographers Association prize
HKFP photojournalist Kyle Lam has won a Hong Kong Press Photographers Association prize for his shot of a refuse collection point in Kwai Chung, where cleaners had displayed art retrieved from bins…