Tom Grundy
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Director, Founder, Firefighter at @hongkongfp.com - Non-profit, 100% independent impartial #HongKong news since 2015. Views own. Not leaving. #PressingOn Previously: https://x.com/tomgrundy
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2/ ...Adolescents instead confide in AI chatbots for instant emotional support.
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“Responsible tourism has some stakeholders: local tour operators who need sustainable income, tourists who want to maximise their visits, & nature that wants to maintain a liveable ecosystem. Coming up with a solution should optimise for all 3...” - Basel Kirmani. hongkongfp.com/2025/10/11/s...
Sharp Island overrun shows need for balanced eco-tourism
"Responsible tourism has some stakeholders: local tour operators who need sustainable income, tourists who want to maximise their visits, and nature that wants to maintain a liveable ecosystem. Coming...
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Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan
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Signed by 20 countries including Germany, the UK, Australia and the Netherlands
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Hosting journalism students from CityU, HKU, HKBU and CUHK this Autumn at @hongkongfp.com

Thanks to CUHK students today for your questions!
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2/ This accommodation for tourists is the opposite of Japan's approach - they installed barriers to calm the crowds at a Mount Fuji Instagram spot, though later removed them...
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1/ HKFP Exclusive: The Hong Kong government has spent HK$450,000 in taxpayer’s money to widen a pavement in Kennedy Town that has emerged as a popular photo spot for mainland Chinese tourists in recent years. hongkongfp.com/2025/10/02/e...
Gov't spends HK$450K to widen footpath at Kennedy Town tourist photo spot
The Hong Kong government has spent HK$450,000 in taxpayer's money to widen a pavement at a popular photo-taking spot in Kennedy Town.
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5/ Most of the traditional opposition are now in jail, have quit politics, or are in self-exile.

The "patriots only" chamber has only voted down one bill - one which would have given limited recognition to same-sex couples.
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1/ Legislative Council President Andrew Leung has said he will not run for another term in the “patriots only” election in December. hongkongfp.com/2025/09/30/l...
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Super Typhoon #Ragasa: The coastal communities of Heng Fa Tsuen and South Horizons have already seen churning seas as the T8 storm signal is hoisted. Hongkongers have been warned to stay away from shorelines. Full coverage: hongkongfp.com/typhoon-raga...
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2/ We media should be consistently building reminders into coverage.
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1/ Thanks for spotting, Basel!

This kind of weather isn't normal, it's a warning sign.
As much as typhoons can mean a fun day off in Hong Kong, they can be lethal elsewhere and their increasing intensity/frequency is linked to the #climatecrisis.
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2/ In our series “Hong Kong Originals,” @hongkongfp.com documents the craftsmanship and spirit behind goods that are still proudly Made in Hong Kong:
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1/ HK Timberbank is a social enterprise that gives #HongKong’s trees a second life by turning them into furniture. Timberbank’s site in a remote corner of Yuen Long is currently home to over 200 tonnes of timber, with a significant portion salvaged after typhoons.

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HK Timberbank gives typhoon trees new life as sustainable bespoke furniture
"In Hong Kong, furniture makers import wood, most commonly from America or Indonesia," said Ricci Wong, founder of HK Timberbank. "But actually, there is a lot of wood from Hong Kong that can be used....
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There is no world in which it is normal for the president to publicly call upon his attorney general to hurry up and prosecute his political foes. It’s like the Watergate tapes but posted on social media. Let’s get a grip on what’s happening here.
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Update on the fella apparently lost on Lamma for four days... hongkongfp.com/2025/09/17/m...
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#LIVE: Chief Executive John Lee is delivering his fourth Policy Address at the Legislative Council - stay tuned to @HKFP for updates. hongkongfp.com/hong-kong-po...