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Paralysed Hong Kong Mirror dancer undergoing therapy like ‘professional athlete’
Mo Li, who suffered serious injuries after being hit by a giant screen while performing in July 2022, has ‘obviously improved’, his father says.
24 Nov 2024 - 5:58PM
2 Hong Kong men arrested for allegedly flying drones near visiting PLA warship
24 Nov 2024 - 6:30PM
3 injured in major collision between Ferrari and taxi in Hong Kong
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Law and Crime
Man, 65, dies in Hong Kong fire caused by short circuit of phone charger in flat
Fire in Chai Wan flat at 11.38am on Sunday also injures man’s daughter, 31.
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The blaze broke out at a flat in Block 1 of New Jade Gardens in Chai Wan before lunchtime on Sunday. Photo: Handout
Law and Crime
13 ex-insurance agents in Hong Kong plead guilty in HK$52 million fraud case
Anti-corruption watchdog says former branch manager at FWD Life Insurance orchestrated fraud that relied on false insurance policy applications.
23 Nov 2024 - 11:15PM
Politics
Hong Kong 47: Beijing slams West over ‘hypocritical double standards’
State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office says Benny Tai and others in subversion trial were ‘far from being genuine advocates’ for democracy.
23 Nov 2024 - 7:40PM
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai sought US support for protests but denies inciting hatred
Former media boss tells court he had capitalised on ‘anti-China sentiments’ during the pandemic to boost his US readership.
23 Nov 2024 - 1:27AM
Law and Crime
No remote hearings for national security, criminal trials under Hong Kong bill
Courts (Remote Hearing) Bill, gazetted by the government on Friday, will have first reading early next month.
22 Nov 2024 - 7:30PM
The judiciary says remote hearings will enable the courts to “tackle unforeseen and complicated situations” such as pandemics. Photo: Warton Li
Law and Crime
Bomb plot aimed at forcing border closure during Covid, Hong Kong court hears
Smoke bomb detonated in hospital and two explosives placed on MTR train, court hears as trial of eight defendants begins.
22 Nov 2024 - 7:42PM
Law and Crime
Hong Kong police arrest 6 over alleged production of drug ‘space oil’
Suspects, including family of four, were arrested in three separate operations conducted within 24 hours, police say.
22 Nov 2024 - 7:14PM
Law and Crime
Hong Kong customs seizes HK$32 million of bird’s nests in largest land haul
Truck stopped at Lok Ma Chau crossing and inspected after X-ray shows boxes of delicacy hidden among video game consoles.
22 Nov 2024 - 4:16PM
Law and Crime
Jimmy Lai says some violence ‘inevitable’ in Hong Kong protests – as it happened
Ex-media boss denies encouraging violence or glorifying ‘valiant’ faction, instead wanted restraint by some protesters.
22 Nov 2024 - 7:38PM
An artist sketch of Jimmy Lai in court on Friday. Illustration: SCMP
Politics
Beijing voices support for jailing of 45 opposition activists
Central government’s liaison office also condemns US and other countries for ‘attacks’ against judicial system.
22 Nov 2024 - 12:26AM
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Law and Crime
Woman arrested after red paint splashed at government headquarters in Hong Kong
Police arrest unemployed woman in Tai Kok Tsui and say they believe she acted alone, motivated by personal emotional and family issues.
21 Nov 2024 - 11:45PM
Law and Crime
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies pushing staff to draft sanctions list for US
Judges grill former media boss on ‘confidential’ US message he forwarded to staff and friends in opposition camp.
21 Nov 2024 - 11:15PM
Law and Crime
Japanese porn stars charging HK$150,000 for sex arrested in Hong Kong operation
Authorities bust syndicate after sharing intelligence with counterparts in Macau, Singapore and Japan.
21 Nov 2024 - 8:18PM
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(From left) Hong Kong Police Senior Inspector Chan Yi-hang, Chief Inspector Yam Suet-ying, Chief Inspector Tang Hoi-tung and Senior Inspector Yuen Ming-lok. Photo: May Tse
Law and Crime
Lai says no ‘serious violence’ at storming of Hong Kong Legco – as it happened
Former media boss also rejects claims from ex-Apple Daily staff over grip on editorial direction, creation of sanctions list targeting Hongkongers.
21 Nov 2024 - 9:41PM
Law and Crime
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits donating to groups but denies having agenda
Former media boss goes into witness box for the first time and gives 6½ hours of testimony in his high-profile national security trial.
21 Nov 2024 - 1:06AM
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong government condemns red paint attack at headquarters
Glass bottle filled with red paint hurled from footbridge at headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty, as authorities vow to pursue offender.
20 Nov 2024 - 11:13PM
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50 Hongkongers lose HK$2.83 million in a week from ‘compensated dating’ scams
Police warn over fraudsters posing as attractive dates online, with victims told to pay deposit for service that promises companionship or sex.
20 Nov 2024 - 3:43PM
Police say fraudsters asked their targets out on dates after initiating contact. Photo: Shutterstock
Law and Crime
Lai wanted Trump to stop Hong Kong security law with ‘call to Xi’ – as it happened
Former media boss takes stand for first time in national security trial, outlining ties with US officials past and present as well as ex-Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen.
21 Nov 2024 - 10:25AM
Law and Crime
45 Hong Kong activists jailed for 4 to 10 years over plot to topple government
Former legal scholar and ‘mastermind’ Benny Tai receives 10-year prison term.
20 Nov 2024 - 12:18AM
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Hong Kong 47: when will jailed activists in security trial be released?
Claudia Mo among four set to be released in six months, after spending nearly four years in custody, but others still face years behind bars.
19 Nov 2024 - 11:31PM
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