Hong Kong will distribute mainland books to schools to promote patriotism
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Hong Kong will distribute mainland books to schools to promote patriotism
All schools in Hong Kong will be given a 48-volume box set of mainland-produced picture books entitled “My Home is in China” in an attempt to foster a sense of patriotism in students, H…
Hong Kong’s political future to be mapped out in Beijing next week
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/03/23/china-standing-committee-meets-to-decide-details-for-hong-kong-electoral-overhaul/
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Hong Kong's political future to be mapped out in Beijing next week | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
The political future of Hong Kong will be mapped out early next week when a high-powered committee of China’s top legislative body meets to decide the details of a controversial overhaul of the city’s electoral system. The National People’s Congress Standing…
Hong Kong court denies bail to ex-lawmaker charged under national security law
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Hong Kong court denies bail to ex-lawmaker charged under national security law | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
A former Hong Kong lawmaker accused of ”subversion” under the Beijing-imposed national security law has been denied bail by the city’s High Court. Democratic politician, Andrew Wan – who is one of a group of 47 people charged under the controversial new provisions…
Covid-19: Hong Kong records 4 new local cases as gov’t considers fourth vaccine option
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Covid-19: Hong Kong records 4 new local cases as gov’t considers fourth vaccine option
Hong Kong recorded a total of 12 confirmed coronavirus cases on Tuesday – only four of which were locally transmitted. The latest data came after the city’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam r…
BREAKING: BioNTech Covid shots halted across Hong Kong as Macau halts jabs over defective packaging
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/03/24/breaking-biontech-covid-shots-halted-across-hong-kong-as-macau-halts-jabs-over-defective-packaging/
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Hong Kong halts BioNTech Covid shots over defective packaging found in one batch; no safety issue gov’t says
Covid-19 BioNTech community vaccination centres across Hong Kong suspended services on Wednesday morning after the government received a written notice from the vaccine’s supplier Fosun saying that a batch – numbered 210102 – had defective lids. The issue…
Hong Kong police charge activist Andy Li under security law after release from Chinese prison
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/03/24/hong-kong-police-charge-activist-andy-li-under-security-law-after-release-from-chinese-prison/
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Hong Kong police charge activist Andy Li under security law after release from Chinese prison
Hong Kong activist Andy Li, who was released from Chinese prison on Monday after serving seven months for an “illegal border crossing,” has been officially charged under the national se…
Covid-19: BioNTech jabs to remain on hold in Hong Kong amid probe into defective packaging
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/03/24/covid-19-biontech-jabs-to-remain-on-hold-in-hong-kong-amid-probe-into-defective-packaging/
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Covid-19: BioNTech jabs to remain on hold in Hong Kong amid probe into defective packaging | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong’s roll-out of the Covid-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be suspended “until further notice” as it awaits the outcome of an investigation by its manufacturers and distributors into faulty packaging of one batch of doses, city health officials said…
Hong Kong RTHK freelancer Bao Choy faces trial over Yuen Long documentary
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/03/25/hong-kong-rthk-freelancer-bao-choy-faces-trial-over-yuen-long-documentary/
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Hong Kong RTHK freelancer Bao Choy faces trial over Yuen Long documentary | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong producer Bao Choy faced trial on Wednesday for allegedly violating the Road Traffic Ordinance in seeking to obtain vehicle licence plate information for a documentary which questioned the police response to the 2019 Yuen Long mob attacks. The prosecution…
Two more deaths, another nine temporary facial paralysis cases after Covid vaccinations
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Two more deaths, another nine temporary facial paralysis cases after Covid vaccinations
Two more Hong Kong people have died and another nine have suffered temporary facial paralysis after receiving Covid-19 vaccines, an expert panel has reported. The latest deaths mean 10 people have …
Hong Kong sees 9 new Covid cases on Thurs; no cases of unknown origin for first time since last Nov
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Hong Kong sees 9 new Covid cases on Thurs; no cases of unknown origin for first time since last Nov | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong announced nine new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday – five of them imported and the remainder linked to known cases. It marks the first time since last November that the city has seen no new daily cases of unknown origin. The imported cases were connected…
Family do not know whereabouts of activist charged under security law – concern group
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/03/25/family-do-not-know-whereabouts-of-activist-charged-under-security-law-concern-group/
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Family do not know whereabouts of activist charged under security law - concern group | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Family members of Hong Kong activist Andy Li say they cannot locate him after he was charged under the national security law this week, according to a concern group on Thursday. The Save 12 HK Youths group said Li’s family could not find out where the 30…
Singapore blogger ordered to pay US$100,000 for defaming Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong with Facebook link
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Singapore blogger ordered to pay US$100,000 for defaming Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong with Facebook link | Hong Kong Free Press…
A Singaporean blogger was ordered Wednesday to pay almost $100,000 in damages for defaming the prime minister by sharing an article on Facebook linking the leader to a corruption scandal. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had accused Leong Sze Hian of spreading…
Hong Kong legislature tightens curbs on unruly members even though there are none left
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Hong Kong legislature tightens curbs on unruly members even though there are none left | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (LegCo) on Thursday approved new rules allowing “grossly disorderly” members to be suspended from meetings for at least a week, even though the chamber is almost entirely composed of pro-government lawmakers after the opposition…
Hong Kong Cantopop singer Eason Chan cuts ties with Adidas after brands reject Xinjiang ‘forced labour’
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/03/25/hong-kong-cantopop-singer-eason-chan-cuts-ties-with-adidas-after-brands-reject-forced-labour/
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Hong Kong Cantopop singer Eason Chan cuts ties with Adidas after brands reject Xinjiang ‘forced labour’
Hong Kong Cantopop star Eason Chan has cut ties with Adidas after a group of clothing brands rejected cotton produced in China’s Xinjiang amid claims of forced labour. The award-winning 46-year-old singer announced on Weibo on Thursday that he and his firm…
Survey finds declining confidence in Hong Kong’s democracy, rule of law and stability amid promise of ‘patriots’ ruling city
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/03/26/survey-finds-declining-confidence-in-hong-kongs-democracy-rule-of-law-and-stability-amid-promise-of-patriots-ruling-city/
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Survey finds declining confidence in Hong Kong's democracy, rule of law and stability amid promise of 'patriots' ruling city |…
Public confidence in the state of Hong Kong’s democracy, rule of law and stability have fallen significantly in the past month, according to the latest findings of the Hong Kong Public Opinion Poll released Tuesday. The survey was conducted in early March…
Hugo Boss tells Chinese customers it will continue to purchase Xinjiang cotton, months after telling US news outlet it has never used it
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Hugo Boss tells Chinese customers it will continue to purchase Xinjiang cotton, whilst own website says it has never used it
German luxury fashion house Hugo Boss has told its Chinese customers that it will continue to “purchase and support” Xinjiang cotton, despite its website saying it has never used it. Update: Hugo Boss statement on Xinjiang cotton was ‘unauthorised,’ brand…
First meeting of Hong Kong election overhaul committee told it cannot change Beijing’s blueprint
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First meeting of Hong Kong election overhaul committee told it cannot change Beijing's blueprint | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong lawmakers met for the first time on Friday morning to form a Legislative Council subcommittee that will discuss the city’s electoral overhaul and expedite the necessary changes to local laws after Beijing hands down its detailed plan next week.…
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Soccer team Fall River Marksman links up with HKFP for a new kit design – available to pre-order now, profits support our newsroom. http://bit.ly/HKFPFootball The link up with Hong Kong Free Press was conceived in 2021 under the banner “Divided by oceans, united by football, bound through culture.”
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FRMFC President Andre’ P. Ruette: “In a sign of our support of a free and open press for the people along with our respect to yourselves and the people of Hong Kong, we’ve chosen to donate all of our profits from our jersey sales to yourselves at the Hong Kong Free Press. During these interesting and turbulent times of ours, the need for fair and independent journalism has never been more important, so we’re honoured and proud to help support your independent agency and we hope we can bring more eyes and ears to yourselves & the people of Hong Kong.”
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FRMFC President Andre’ P. Ruette: “In a sign of our support of a free and open press for the people along with our respect to yourselves and the people of Hong Kong, we’ve chosen to donate all of our profits from our jersey sales to yourselves at the Hong Kong Free Press. During these interesting and turbulent times of ours, the need for fair and independent journalism has never been more important, so we’re honoured and proud to help support your independent agency and we hope we can bring more eyes and ears to yourselves & the people of Hong Kong.”
Hong Kong court rules ‘joint enterprise’ doctrine can be used in cases of riot and unlawful assembly
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Hong Kong court rules 'joint enterprise' doctrine can be used in cases of riot and unlawful assembly | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Defendants who come before the courts in Hong Kong facing rioting and unlawful assembly charges may still be convicted – even if they were not present at the scene of protest. The Court of Appeal on Thursday upheld the right of the Department of Justice (DoJ)…
Soccer team links up with HKFP for new kit design – pre-order available now, profits support our newsroom
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Soccer team links up with HKFP for new kit design – pre-order available now, profits support our newsroom
The Fall River Marksmen Football Club are promoting Hong Kong Free Press with their new kit design. Available now for US$50 via their website. Based in Fall River, Massachusetts and founded almost …
Covid-19: School classes to resume after Easter, questions over gov’t disposal of BioNTech jabs
https://hongkongfp.com/2021/03/26/covid-19-school-classes-to-resume-after-easter-questions-over-govt-disposal-of-biontech-jabs/
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Covid-19: School classes to resume after Easter, questions over gov’t disposal of BioNTech jabs
All Hong Kong schools will gradually resume face-to-face classes after the Easter break early next month, the Education Bureau announced on Friday. The resumption will begin with half-day arrangeme…