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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission is committed to ensure compensation for affected investors. Photo: Shutterstock
SFC

SFC moves to freeze assets of 3 insider traders who have left Hong Kong

Former HKEX listing division staffer and two relatives used confidential information to trade shares between 2020 and 2025.

Hong Kong

14 convicted of bribing ESF worker to obtain places at Hong Kong kindergarten

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Jimmy Lai

Opinion | A speedy pardon in the Jimmy Lai case is unlikely

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Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong court dismisses appeals of 12 activists over landmark subversion case

Court also upholds acquittal of Lawrence Lau Wai-chung, with Department of Justice to consider appealing ruling.

A correctional services vehicle transports the appellants to court. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Dad throttled wife, child in rage over trivial quarrels, Hong Kong court hears

49-year-old defendant, who works with Immigration Department, pleads guilty to six counts of common assault.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong 47: court dismisses appeals by 12 activists in national security trial

Appellate court also upholds acquittal of barrister Lawrence Lau in the subversion case.

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Hong Kong

Letters | Jimmy Lai case verdict and State Council’s white paper send strong message

Readers discuss the importance of safeguarding national security, and the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance.

Police officers stand guard outside the West Kowloon Court in Cheung Sha Wan on February 9, the day the court sentenced former media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

CUHK alumni lose legal bid to overturn election ban over ‘scandalous’ conduct

Judge says Walter Tse and Anthony Suen’s prior behaviour raised concerns about their candidacy for institution’s advisory body.

Hong Kong

Law firm asks court to block access to files seized in ‘crash-for-cash’ probe

Raymond Lam & Associates says the 66 files contain confidential letters and medical documents belonging to at least 61 clients.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | An orderly Hong Kong can remain open and outward-looking

Readers discuss Western media reactions to the Jimmy Lai case sentencing, the city’s roads, and the need for public bodies to do more to protect residents’ interests.

An aerial view of Hong Kong on May 19, 2025. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong

Hong Kong bus driver alleged to have deliberately crashed on bridge granted bail

Lee Kai-po, 63, has been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

Seventeen coach passengers sustained minor injuries in the crash. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong court grants bail to British man filmed wrecking airport kiosks

Youcef Bennoui, 35, charged with criminal damage and must pay HK$5,000 and report daily to police as part of bail conditions.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong court orders Christian Zheng Sheng Association to be liquidated

Judge rules in government’s favour after charity failed to repay HK$61 million to public fund in the wake of a fraud scandal in 2024.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong court to rule on appeals of 12 jailed activists on February 23

Court will also rule on one acquitted defendant in city’s largest national security trial of 47 opposition figures over illegal ‘primary’ election.

Opposition activist Prince Wong, who earlier pleaded guilty, has appealed against her jail sentence of four years and five months. Photo: Getty
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s success debunks the false binary of security vs freedom

Contrary to what external critics might say about Hong Kong, the national security regime has helped build a foundation for the city’s comeback.

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Visitors walk through the newly opened Sai Ying Pun Harbourfront Park on January 10. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong children

Hong Kong court grants couple parenting rights in mainland Chinese surrogacy case

Couple turned to court after failing to secure identification cards, but ruling not expected to set precedent, lawyer says.

Hong Kong politics

As I see it | Western media criticism of the Jimmy Lai case verdict needs a fact check

While some critiques of the former media boss’ sentencing come down to different standards of governance and journalism, others are steeped in hypocrisy.

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Mainland China

Henderson Land’s Martin Lee sues actress Chrissie Chau for defamation

Chairman accuses actress of spreading malicious rumours about their supposed relationship for personal fame.

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Businessman Martin Lee has accused Chrissie Chau of fabricated a “special relationship” with him in media interviews while she was promoting a film in 2016. Photo: Sam Tsang
Law

Legal Tales | How Hong Kong law deals with the complicated matter of divorce

While it is relatively easy filing for divorce under today’s laws, the court must still consider complex factors of needs and matrimonial assets.

Crime in Hong Kong

Ex-fintech executive who stole HK$19.2 million jailed for 6½ years in Hong Kong

Shum Lok-man, who embezzled the money from Eddid Securities and Futures, gambled away 99 per cent of the proceeds.

Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong fugitive’s father guilty of trying to cash out her insurance policy

Kwok Yin-sang tried to deal with financial assets of US-based Anna Kwok, despite knowing daughter is wanted activist with HK$1 million bounty.

Kwok Yin-sang (centre) arrives at West Kowloon Court during the trial in October last year. Photo: Edmond So
Jimmy Lai trial

Opinion | Jimmy Lai ruling shows Hong Kong’s resolve to uphold the rule of law

No smear tactics or coercive sanction from Lai’s supporters or Western benefactors will weaken Hong Kong’s determination to safeguard national security.

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The Chief Superintendent of the Hong Kong police’s National Security Department, Steve Li Kwai-wah, speaks to the media at the West Kowloon court in Hong Kong on February 9. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Hong Kong must keep up ‘unrelenting’ fight to safeguard national security

The central government’s white paper is the clearest and strongest warning yet against violations of national security.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Collusion is a serious offence. Let Jimmy Lai’s case be an example

Critics of the former media boss’ sentencing should remember that he was not on trial for his beliefs, but rather for a clearly defined crime against national security.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Key dates in Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong national security case

Key dates in Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong national security case

Key dates in Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong national security case
Hong Kong

Hong Kong businessman charged with providing surrogacy services overseas

Harcourt director Alfred Siu and company manager Lin Siu-fong charged with taking part in, and receiving payment for, surrogacy arrangement.

Principal Magistrate David Cheung adjourned the hearing to April 21. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Retiree who left urine-spiked drinks in Hong Kong supermarkets spared prison

Court considers defendant’s psychological health and accepts Social Welfare Department’s recommendation to place him on probation for one year.

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Jimmy Lai

Editorial | Jimmy Lai trial shows Hong Kong’s rule of law remains robust

The court arrived at the sentences based on the law and the evidence, consistent with the role and responsibilities of the city’s independent judiciary.

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