Bookmark AsiaAsia PacificBombingsCrimeGeneral NewsHong KongTerrorismWorld News Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after pleading guilty to a terrorism charge over a foiled bomb plot by Gabriel Martinez December 28, 2023 December 28, 2023 A Hong Kong man sentenced to 6 years for plotting to bomb court buildings under the national security law.
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Bookmark ActivismAsiaAsia PacificCanadaDemocracyGeneral NewsHong KongWorld News Prominent Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist, Agnes Chow, Leaves Bail Conditions and Relocates to Canada by Madison Thomas December 4, 2023 December 4, 2023 Prominent Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow relocates to Canada, defying bail conditions amid Beijing’s crackdown.
Bookmark AustraliaGeneral NewsHong KongHong Kong governmentLGBTQ peopleSports - AsiaUnited KingdomWorld News Enthusiasts Inaugurate Historic Gay Games in Hong Kong Amidst Political Disapproval by Sophia Chen November 4, 2023 November 4, 2023 Inaugural Gay Games in HK, Asia’s first, defy anti-LGBTQ legislators’ objections, signaling progress amid civil liberties crackdown.
Bookmark AP Top NewsChinaEntertainmentGeneral NewsHong KongMatthew Perry Chinese Admirers Grieve the Passing of Beloved Actor Matthew Perry by Joshua Brown November 3, 2023 November 3, 2023 Chinese fans mourn Matthew Perry, remembering the Friends star who became a cherished figure in China before the show’s official release.
Bookmark General NewsHong KongLGBTQ peopleTrending NewsWorld News Hong Kong Inaugurates Asia’s First Gay Games, Advocating for Broader LGBTQ+ Acceptance by Michael Nguyen November 2, 2023 November 2, 2023 Hong Kong Inaugurates Asia’s First Gay Games, Advocating for Broader LGBTQ+ AcceptanceGina Benjamin, an ardent football admirer, is gearing up not only for triumph at the imminent Gay Games in …
Bookmark AP Top NewsBeijingGeneral NewsHong KongStormsTaiwanTyphoon SaolaWeatherWorld News Taiwan Implements Precautionary Measures as Typhoon Haikui Approaches by Ethan Kim September 3, 2023 September 3, 2023 Taiwan readies for Typhoon Haikui’s impact: Flights, transport, and classes suspended; precautions urged.
Bookmark AsiaAsia PacificGeneral NewsHong KongHurricanes and typhoonsStormsTyphoon SaolaWorld News Typhoon Saola makes landfall in southern China but appears to cause only light damage by Andrew Wright September 2, 2023 September 2, 2023 Typhoon Saola’s Impact on Southern China: Evacuations, Minimal Damage, and Resuming Normalcy
Bookmark General NewsHong KongHurricanes and typhoonsStormsTyphoon SaolaWorld News Typhoon Saola Hits Southern China; Nearly 900,000 Evacuated for Safety Measures by Andrew Wright September 2, 2023 September 2, 2023 Typhoon Saola makes landfall in southern China, leading to the evacuation of nearly 900,000 people. Business and transport are suspended in coastal areas, including Hong Kong. The storm poses significant …
Bookmark General NewsHong KongHurricanes and typhoonsTyphoon SaolaWorld News Hong Kong, other parts of south China grind to near standstill as Super Typhoon Saola edges closer by Lucas Garcia September 1, 2023 September 1, 2023 Super Typhoon Saola’s approach brings Hong Kong and southern China to a halt, disrupting classes, flights, and markets.