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In a written judicial review application seen by the Post, Henry Edward Tse’s lawyers argued that the Immigration Department’s new regulations regarding the alteration of identity cards’ gender category remained legally flawed. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong transgender activist mounts new legal challenge over ID card rules

Henry Edward Tse seeks to challenge allegedly unlawful requirements for transgender residents using their preferred gender on ID cards.

Henderson Land

Lee Shau-kee funeral: family ‘could not bear to say goodbye’ to Hong Kong tycoon

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong authorities to audit MTR Corp after 2 engineering train glitches

Hong Kong weather

Hongkongers warned to brace for heavy showers, thunderstorms

But sunny periods expected in next couple of days with hot weather and isolated showers, Observatory says.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected in Hong Kong on Monday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police asked to investigate after flat catches fire twice in 2 days

‘Suspicious’ people were captured on CCTV inside flat at Wah Shun House, Fire Services Department says.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Amid Hong Kong’s focus on tourist numbers, have we forgotten our workers?

Marches for workers’ rights may be a thing of the past but serious issues remain, from imported labour to sexual harassment and construction safety.

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Marathons

Editorial | Fresh ideas can better marathon experience

With the Kai Tak Sports Park open, a new route with a new finish line are among the options that can and should be considered for Hong Kong’s premier running festival.

Thousands of competitors take to the streets in the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. Photo: Handout
Good Schools Guide

Are Hong Kong’s tiger parents harming their children’s futures?

To lessen the long-term impacts of strict parenting, experts advocate healthier relationships between parents and children.

Hong Kong economy

Cantopop star Nicholas Tse ends run of shows at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

City leader John Lee invited to final concert on Sunday night, source says.

Hong Kong entertainment

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In takes top prize at Hong Kong Film Awards

Best actor and actress awards go to Sean Lau and Michelle Wai.

Cast and crew members of Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In celebrate the best film win. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong banks urged to use government platform to combat deepfake applications

Experts say inability of banks to verify data during application process and reliance on photos has left them vulnerable to scammers.

Hong Kong banks need to introduce more criteria to confirm applicants’ identities, experts have said. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong

Vigil for Hong Kong’s Lee Shau-kee: political heavyweights, residents pay respects

Henderson Land founder remembered in vigil service before funeral on Monday, as industry praises legacy that will ‘guide future generations’.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Why are Hong Kong’s elderly slow to accept subsidised mainland care home spaces?

City’s ageing population prompts government to introduce raft of measures to encourage more elderly residents to move across the border.

Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong schools must combat the roots of toxic masculinity

Readers discuss teaching children how to regulate their own emotions, evaluating the feasibility of smaller classes, and a beloved Hong Kong flower.

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in the series Adolescence. Photo: Netflix
Hong Kong transport

Fault causes over 6 hours of service disruptions on Hong Kong’s East Rail line

MTR Corp says normal operations resumed after emergency repairs completed and engineer’s train cleared from tracks between Sha Tin and Fo Tan.

Trains carrying passengers had been forced to run on a single track between two stops. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong could reward those behind 700 tip-offs leading to reclaimed flats

Each report could lead to an award of up to HK$3,000 for useful information under incentive scheme.

Road safety in Hong Kong

Editorial | Stiffer fines on unsafe driving are necessary

Given the role of behaviour such as speeding in road deaths and injuries, there can be little argument with an overdue rise in fines.

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Pope Francis

World bids farewell to ‘pope of the people’, with funeral featuring Mandarin

Live broadcast of service also watched by faithful gathered at cathedral in Hong Kong.

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World leaders watch as the coffin of Pope Francis passes at his funeral at the Vatican on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | How the coming new anti-smoking measures in Hong Kong will affect you

Government reveals more details on eight of 10 tobacco control measures in amended bill, including coming ban on alternative smoking products.

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Accidents and personal safety

2 injured by piece of bamboo that fell from scaffolding in Hong Kong

One man struck on forehead and left bleeding, while another reported chest pains.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s new tobacco control measures won’t affect tourists: official

Deputy Secretary for Health Eddie Lee says authorities have already taken tourists’ needs into account when drafting new measures.

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Hong Kong is clamping down on tobacco products in a bid to curb the city’s smoking rate. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong urged to tighten regulation of counsellors following misconduct case

Experts call on authorities to set up statutory registration system and grant legal exemptions to professional organisations to publicly address wrongdoings.

Experts have urged authorities to set up a statutory registration system and grant legal exemptions to professional organisations. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong

Meet the young women leaping to prominence in Hong Kong’s lion dance scene

The Kwok’s Girls of Kwok’s Kung Fu and Dragon Lion Dance Team are breaking gender barriers and bringing new energy to a traditional art form.

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Hong Kong tourism

Editorial | Smooth travel begins with fair insurance

Hong Kong watchdog finds policies offering fewer benefits to old and young although they are paying the same as others.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority brings in experts to help curb medical blunders

Head of city’s public hospitals vows to strengthen public communication over mistakes as part of measures introduced after performance review.

The Hospital Authority has trained a group of doctors to take on spokesperson roles to improve transparency and help build public trust. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong tourism

‘Super March’ tourism campaign paints ‘promising’ picture for Hong Kong economy

Top business insights provider also says Art Basel brought in wealthiest visitors under drive at average monthly income of about HK$44,000.

Revellers pack Kai Tak Stadium’s South Stand on the second day of Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Tenant of Hong Kong’s only private low-rent residence loses resettlement bid

86-year-old Leung Ah-duen has sought to challenge her landlord’s decision to limit rehousing help at Tai Hang Sai Estate.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong to jail, fine those possessing, using vapes in public from April 2026

Smoking will also be prohibited while residents queue at arts and sports facilities, clinics and other places from next year, according to bill.

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