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A HK political commentator has been remanded in custody after being charged with disclosing details of a nat. sec investigation, marking the first time police have brought a prosecution over this offence. In full: buff.ly/sWxkEX8
Political commentator remanded after charge over nat. sec probe
A HK political commentator has been remanded in custody after being charged with disclosing details of a nat. sec investigation, marking the first time police have brought a prosecution over this offence.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A HK political commentator has been remanded in custody after being charged with disclosing details of a nat. sec investigation, marking the first time police have brought a prosecution over this offence. In full: buff.ly/sWxkEX8
The death toll in the Wang Fuk Court blaze has risen to 160 after DNA tests found one additional fatality. In full: buff.ly/UWwdrfS
Tai Po fire death toll rises to 160 after DNA tests confirm 1 more casualty
The death toll in the Wang Fuk Court blaze has risen to 160 after DNA tests found one additional fatality.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The death toll in the Wang Fuk Court blaze has risen to 160 after DNA tests found one additional fatality. In full: buff.ly/UWwdrfS
Here's why HKFP is committed to remaining a human-powered newsroom in the AI era: https://hongkongfp.com/hkfp-powered-by-humans-not-ai/ Whilst others in the local news sector are experimenting, readers can be assured that none of HKFP’s news content has been – or will be – AI generated.
December 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Here's why HKFP is committed to remaining a human-powered newsroom in the AI era: https://hongkongfp.com/hkfp-powered-by-humans-not-ai/ Whilst others in the local news sector are experimenting, readers can be assured that none of HKFP’s news content has been – or will be – AI generated.
China executed a former executive of a top state-controlled asset management firm for corruption on Tuesday, state media reported. In full: buff.ly/r3j90JF
China executes former senior banker for taking $156m bribes
China executed a former executive of a top state-controlled asset management firm for corruption on Tuesday, state media reported.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
China executed a former executive of a top state-controlled asset management firm for corruption on Tuesday, state media reported. In full: buff.ly/r3j90JF
President Donald Trump said Monday he had reached an agreement with President Xi Jinping to allow US chip giant Nvidia to export advanced artificial intelligence chips to China. In full: buff.ly/8dNMdJh
President Trump says US will allow sale of Nvidia AI chips to China
President Donald Trump said Monday he had reached an agreement with President Xi Jinping to allow US chip giant Nvidia to export advanced artificial intelligence chips to China.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
President Donald Trump said Monday he had reached an agreement with President Xi Jinping to allow US chip giant Nvidia to export advanced artificial intelligence chips to China. In full: buff.ly/8dNMdJh
Scaffold nets have been removed from more than 200 premises across Hong Kong under a government order imposed after authorities found suspected forged safety certificates at two sites in the wake of the deadly Tai Po blaze. In full: buff.ly/3EeM136
227 buildings strip scaffold nets; Labour Dept. probes fraudulent safety papers
Scaffold nets have been removed from more than 200 premises across Hong Kong under a government order imposed after authorities found suspected forged safety certificates at two sites in the wake of the...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Scaffold nets have been removed from more than 200 premises across Hong Kong under a government order imposed after authorities found suspected forged safety certificates at two sites in the wake of the deadly Tai Po blaze. In full: buff.ly/3EeM136
Families of the Tai Po fire victims have started providing DNA samples to help identify their loved ones, as 31 people remain missing nearly two weeks after the deadly blaze. In full: buff.ly/FL8OlDA
Families of deadly Tai Po fire victims begin providing DNA samples
Families of the Tai Po fire victims have started providing DNA samples to help identify their loved ones, as 31 people remain missing nearly two weeks after the deadly blaze.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Families of the Tai Po fire victims have started providing DNA samples to help identify their loved ones, as 31 people remain missing nearly two weeks after the deadly blaze. In full: buff.ly/FL8OlDA
Many residents of Wang Fuk Court lost not only their homes but also people they knew – family, friends, neighbours. The trauma has taken an emotional toll on the survivors. In full: buff.ly/CB0ZqPt
HK's Tai Po blaze survivors grapple with psychological fallout
Many residents of Wang Fuk Court lost not only their homes but also people they knew – family, friends, neighbours. The trauma has taken an emotional toll on the survivors.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Many residents of Wang Fuk Court lost not only their homes but also people they knew – family, friends, neighbours. The trauma has taken an emotional toll on the survivors. In full: buff.ly/CB0ZqPt
A Beijing court said Monday it had ordered Malaysia Airlines to pay compensation to the families of 8 passengers from flight MH370, more than a decade after the plane disappeared. In full: buff.ly/ErTvOuL
Beijing court orders payout for MH370 flight families
A Beijing court said Monday it had ordered Malaysia Airlines to pay compensation to the families of 8 passengers from flight MH370, more than a decade after the plane disappeared.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A Beijing court said Monday it had ordered Malaysia Airlines to pay compensation to the families of 8 passengers from flight MH370, more than a decade after the plane disappeared. In full: buff.ly/ErTvOuL
1/ The November 26 blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po was among Hong Kong’s most deadly, and the city’s first No.5 alarm in 17 years. Full trusted coverage: buff.ly/iQPZDTM
December 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
1/ The November 26 blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po was among Hong Kong’s most deadly, and the city’s first No.5 alarm in 17 years. Full trusted coverage: buff.ly/iQPZDTM
Government social workers did not force Tai Po fire victims to vote in the "patriots only" legislative elections on Sunday, a top HK official has said. In full: buff.ly/LtMOUxA
Gov't social workers 'did not force' Tai Po fire victims to vote: HK's No. 2 official
Government social workers did not force Tai Po fire victims to vote in the "patriots only" legislative elections on Sunday, a top HK official has said.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Government social workers did not force Tai Po fire victims to vote in the "patriots only" legislative elections on Sunday, a top HK official has said. In full: buff.ly/LtMOUxA
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December 8, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Video: Despite being a fresh face in the legislature, Doreen Kong's visibility has rivalled even that of veteran lawmakers. HKFP speaks to the 55-year-old on being labelled "outspoken" & the state of civic society in Hong Kong today. In full: buff.ly/ofH9fG3 Video: Johnny Wan.
December 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Video: Despite being a fresh face in the legislature, Doreen Kong's visibility has rivalled even that of veteran lawmakers. HKFP speaks to the 55-year-old on being labelled "outspoken" & the state of civic society in Hong Kong today. In full: buff.ly/ofH9fG3 Video: Johnny Wan.
Sunday's "patriots only" Legislative Council (LegCo) elections returned 40 first-time lawmakers. In the directly elected geographical constituencies, which hold 20 of the 90 seats in LegCo, eight are newcomers.
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Graphic: HKFP.
In full: buff.ly/SBCMgRb
Graphic: HKFP.
December 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Sunday's "patriots only" Legislative Council (LegCo) elections returned 40 first-time lawmakers. In the directly elected geographical constituencies, which hold 20 of the 90 seats in LegCo, eight are newcomers.
In full: buff.ly/SBCMgRb
Graphic: HKFP.
In full: buff.ly/SBCMgRb
Graphic: HKFP.
Hong Kong has recorded over 40,000 invalid ballots - or 3.12% of all votes cast in the geographical constituencies - during Sunday's "patriots only" legislative elections, a new high since the 1997 Handover. In full: buff.ly/oPVat5v
3.12% invalid votes in 'all patriots' direct legislative polls, new high since 1997
Hong Kong has recorded over 40,000 invalid ballots - or 3.12% of all votes cast in the geographical constituencies - during Sunday's "patriots only" legislative elections, a new high since the 1997 Handover.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Hong Kong has recorded over 40,000 invalid ballots - or 3.12% of all votes cast in the geographical constituencies - during Sunday's "patriots only" legislative elections, a new high since the 1997 Handover. In full: buff.ly/oPVat5v
Tokyo has summoned Beijing's ambassador after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese jets, the latest incident in the row ignited after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments backing Taiwan. In full: buff.ly/t0FzVrG
Japan summons China envoy over fighter jet incident
Tokyo has summoned Beijing's ambassador after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese jets, the latest incident in the row ignited after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments backing Taiwan.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Tokyo has summoned Beijing's ambassador after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese jets, the latest incident in the row ignited after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments backing Taiwan. In full: buff.ly/t0FzVrG
A total of 40 of the 90 newly elected "all-patriots" lawmakers are first-time legislators, with retired Olympic fencing champion Vivian Kong being the youngest in the new legislature. In full: buff.ly/mE5Joj3
40 newcomers join Hong Kong's 'all-patriots' legislature, Olympic fencer Vivian Kong the youngest | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
A total of 40 of the 90 newly elected “all-patriots” lawmakers are first-time legislators, with retired Olympic fencing champion Vivian Kong being the youngest in the new legislature. Hong Kong’s...
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December 8, 2025 at 5:15 AM
A total of 40 of the 90 newly elected "all-patriots" lawmakers are first-time legislators, with retired Olympic fencing champion Vivian Kong being the youngest in the new legislature. In full: buff.ly/mE5Joj3
Volunteers and personnel from the government have removed flowers, messages and other tributes for victims of the Tai Po fire under the watch of police officers. In full: buff.ly/pYhWPuS
Tai Po fire: Police oversee overnight removal of memorial tributes
Volunteers and personnel from the government have removed flowers, messages and other tributes for victims of the Tai Po fire under the watch of police officers.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Volunteers and personnel from the government have removed flowers, messages and other tributes for victims of the Tai Po fire under the watch of police officers. In full: buff.ly/pYhWPuS
The turnout rate for Sunday's "patriots only" Legislative Council election stands at 31.9 per cent, slightly surpassing the record low of 30.2 per cent in the last poll in 2021.
In full: buff.ly/SBCMgRb
Graphic: HKFP.
In full: buff.ly/SBCMgRb
Graphic: HKFP.
December 8, 2025 at 4:30 AM
The turnout rate for Sunday's "patriots only" Legislative Council election stands at 31.9 per cent, slightly surpassing the record low of 30.2 per cent in the last poll in 2021.
In full: buff.ly/SBCMgRb
Graphic: HKFP.
In full: buff.ly/SBCMgRb
Graphic: HKFP.
The turnout rate for Sunday's "patriots only" Legislative Council election stands at 31.9 per cent, slightly surpassing the record low of 30.2 per cent in the last poll in 2021.
In full: buff.ly/SBCMgRb
Graphic: HKFP.
In full: buff.ly/SBCMgRb
Graphic: HKFP.
December 8, 2025 at 3:44 AM
The turnout rate for Sunday's "patriots only" Legislative Council election stands at 31.9 per cent, slightly surpassing the record low of 30.2 per cent in the last poll in 2021.
In full: buff.ly/SBCMgRb
Graphic: HKFP.
In full: buff.ly/SBCMgRb
Graphic: HKFP.
HKFP spoke with Hongkongers as Sunday's 2025 "patriots only" Legislative Elections took place following months of campaigning and in the wake of Tai Po's deadly fire. In full: buff.ly/SBCMgRb
December 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
HKFP spoke with Hongkongers as Sunday's 2025 "patriots only" Legislative Elections took place following months of campaigning and in the wake of Tai Po's deadly fire. In full: buff.ly/SBCMgRb
Provisional turnout for Sunday’s “patriots only” Legislative Council stands at 31.9 per cent – up 1.7 per cent on the 2021 turnout, though still the second-lowest on record. In full: hongkongfp.com/2025/12/07/h... Source: REO.
December 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Provisional turnout for Sunday’s “patriots only” Legislative Council stands at 31.9 per cent – up 1.7 per cent on the 2021 turnout, though still the second-lowest on record. In full: hongkongfp.com/2025/12/07/h... Source: REO.
Polling stations in the 2025 "patriots only" Legislative Council (LegCo) election closed at 11:30pm on Sunday, with turnout set to slightly exceed 2021 figures. In full: buff.ly/LRRP3Gd
Polls close in Hong Kong's 'patriots only' election
Polling stations in the 2025 "patriots only" Legislative Council (LegCo) election closed at 11:30pm on Sunday, with turnout set to slightly exceed 2021 figures.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Polling stations in the 2025 "patriots only" Legislative Council (LegCo) election closed at 11:30pm on Sunday, with turnout set to slightly exceed 2021 figures. In full: buff.ly/LRRP3Gd
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December 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Tai Po voters taking part in the "patriotic" legislative poll say they hope lawmakers will enact reforms after a deadly blaze killed 159 people. Though one survivor says he will not cast a ballot. In full: buff.ly/LubW79k
In Pictures: Voters hope lawmakers will enact reforms after deadly blaze, as survivor shuns 'patriots poll' | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Mr Law arrived in Tai Po early on Sunday morning to pray at a makeshift memorial near his home of more than 40 years that had been destroyed in a deadly blaze that claimed the lives of 159 residents....
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December 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Tai Po voters taking part in the "patriotic" legislative poll say they hope lawmakers will enact reforms after a deadly blaze killed 159 people. Though one survivor says he will not cast a ballot. In full: buff.ly/LubW79k