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The High Court ruled in the favour of three plaintiffs over the group’s exit policy. Photo: Warton Li
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong karate body to pay HK$1.58 million in compensation over unfair policy

Court slams Karatedo Federation of Hong Kong, China for imposing blanket four-month ‘freezing period’ on top members who switched clubs.

Crime in Hong Kong

Deepfake video of Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan used in sham news report

Crime in Hong Kong

Hongkonger allegedly involved in fatal Sha Tin slashing brought back from Thailand

Hong Kong police

Safeguarding national security in Hong Kong a top priority: new police chief

Joe Chow, 52, former police second-in-command, takes helm of city’s 27,000-strong force, succeeding Raymond Siu.

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Newly appointed police commissioner Joe Chow. Photo: Eugene Lee
Newly appointed police commissioner Joe Chow. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court reinstates ex-lawmaker’s convictions for disclosing ICAC probe

Court of Final Appeal overturns Lam Cheuk-ting’s acquittal for unlawfully revealing authorities were investigating police commander.

Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested over attack on 5 people at Hong Kong’s City University campus

Suspect attacked 39-year-old woman who reportedly asked him to turn down phone volume before hitting intervening staff and police.

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US-China relations

US sanctions Hong Kong police chief, 5 others, for ‘freedoms’ abuse

Raymond Siu Chak-yee, who retires on Tuesday, is among officials alleged to undercut Hongkongers’ rights or commit transnational repression.

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Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu Chak-yee (right) , shown at Police College ceremony on Saturday, was sanctioned by the US on Monday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu Chak-yee (right) , shown at Police College ceremony on Saturday, was sanctioned by the US on Monday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Privacy rules broken in data leak of major fashion brands: Hong Kong watchdog

Data of 130,000 people including names, email addresses, telephone numbers, birth months, sex and nationalities exposed in breach.

Hong Kong courts

Debt-ridden contractor Paul Y ordered into liquidation by Hong Kong court

Thirteen public works projects, including 12 joint ventures with other construction firms, to be affected by the winding up order.

Hong Kong police

2019 social unrest among Hong Kong police’s biggest challenges: outgoing chief

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu, who retires on Tuesday, recalls ‘unprecedented’ struggle and stress on officers during protests.

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu Chak-yee attends a passing-out parade at the Police College in Wong Chuk Hang. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong police

Police chief recalls 36 years on force, expects Hong Kong stability to improve

Police chief Raymond Siu, whose term ends next month, calls on graduating class to demonstrate professionalism and prioritise residents’ well-being.

Police chief Raymond Siu at the passing-out parade at the Hong Kong Police College in Wong Chuk Hang. Photo: Jelly Tse
Police chief Raymond Siu at the passing-out parade at the Hong Kong Police College in Wong Chuk Hang. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes 145kg of suspected gold bars worth HK$110 million

Officers find bullion hidden in 14 suitcases with Russian doll-like arrangement of smaller ones within each of them.

Hong Kong courts

Man who hit girlfriend in head tells Hong Kong court he didn’t intend to kill

‘I plead not guilty to murder, but I plead guilty to manslaughter,’ defendant says.

Hong Kong courts

Woman charged with using fake papers to get into HKU hires new senior counsel

Li Sixuan, 28, requests court adjournment as she says newly hired senior counsel Martin Hui will need more time to negotiate with prosecution.

The University of Hong Kong (HKU). Photo: Dickson Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police suspect cruelty after 2 cats allegedly fall from height, 1 dead

Force says it received report early on Friday from security guard at Tin Heng Estate in Tin Shui Wai.

A blurred picture of one of the cats suspected to have been dropped from height at an estate in Tin Shui Wai. Photo: Handout
A blurred picture of one of the cats suspected to have been dropped from height at an estate in Tin Shui Wai. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong anti-corruption agency vows to quash bribery of imported workers

Previous case resulted in 23 convictions over alleged HK$6 million of bribes from 58 imported workers on the airport’s third-runway project.

Crime in Hong Kong

4 arrested over attempted robbery at knife point in Hong Kong tourist area

Assailants allegedly attempted to steal luggage, which contained about HK$42 million, leaving victim with forehead wound.

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Crime in Hong Kong

PhD student fined for splashing semen leaves Hong Kong, skips review of sentence

Lai Changwei, 26, fails to appear at court hearing in which Department of Justice seeks review of sentence it considers inadequate.

A general view of West Kowloon Court in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
A general view of West Kowloon Court in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunt for helper who allegedly assaulted cancer patient, 81

Security footage circulating online shows helper restraining bedridden elderly woman and stuffing a towel into her mouth.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong leads Guangdong and Macau rescuers in cross-border disaster drill

Operation tests coordination and command system in which rescue vehicles from other places in Greater Bay Area are deployed to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong courts

Man jailed for 10½ years for HK$1.3 million robbery at Hong Kong jewellery store

Xie Binlong, 48, pleads guilty to committing hold-up in Sham Shui Po, which took place in broad daylight in 2019.

Police officers investigate the robbery at Sun Hai Jewellery store located on Kweilin Street in Sham Shui Po in March 2019. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

Snakes in the mail: Hong Kong police probe parcel with 10 reptiles for Australia

Logistics company alerted police after discovering lizards and snakes inside package during X-ray.

The logistics company contacted police after discovering the 10 reptiles during an X-ray. Photo: Handout
The logistics company contacted police after discovering the 10 reptiles during an X-ray. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong father who shook 3-year-old daughter to death jailed for life

With 12 previous convictions, Lau Kai-ping had been out of jail for only a few months before he committed the murder, court shows.

Crime in Hong Kong

63% of Hong Kong pupils face online sexual advances from adults: police survey

Police warn that teenagers who start using social media at a young age run a higher risk of being approached.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes Singapore-bound contraband goods worth HK$10 million

Appliances, clothing found in suspicious container declared as carrying two private cars and a smaller amount of electronic goods.

Hong Kong customs has seized HK$10 million worth of appliances, electronics and clothing in a container bound for Singapore. Photo: Handout
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