Category: HK Current Affairs

Pro-CCP Attackers Sentenced to 9 and 15 Weeks in Prison for Sabotaging Falun Gong Sites/Attacking Falun Gong in Hong Kong

Hong Kong pro-CCP attackers Hu Aimin and Chow Wing-lam were charged with two counts of criminal sabotage on Falun Gong’s “truth-clarification” sites in 2021. Magistrate Frances Leung Nga-yan of the Kowloon City Magistrates’ Court ruled on April 21 that the two were found guilty. Hu Aimin was sentenced to 15 weeks imprisonment, and Chow Wing-lam,…


Pro-CCP Attackers Sentenced to 9 and 15 Weeks in Prison for Sabotaging Falun Gong Sites in Hong Kong

Hong Kong pro-CCP attackers Hu Aimin and Chow Wing-lam were charged with two counts of criminal sabotage on Falun Gong’s “truth-clarification” sites in 2021. Magistrate Frances Leung Nga-yan of the Kowloon City Magistrates’ Court ruled on April 21 that the two were found guilty. Hu Aimin was sentenced to 15 weeks imprisonment, and Chow Wing-lam,…


Pro-CCP Attackers Sentenced to 9 and 15 Weeks in Prison for Destroying Falun Gong Sites in Hong Kong

Hong Kong pro-CCP attackers Hu Aimin and Chow Wing-lam were charged with two counts of criminal sabotage on Falun Gong’s “truth-clarification” sites in 2021. Magistrate Frances Leung Nga-yan of the Kowloon City Magistrates’ Court ruled on April 21 that the two were found guilty. Hu Aimin was sentenced to 15 weeks imprisonment, and Chow Wing-lam,…


Alibaba Tycoon Jack Ma Becomes Honorary Professor at the University of Hong Kong

The School of Economics and Management of the University of Hong Kong website shows that Jack Ma is an “honorary professor” of the college. The introduction mentions that Jack Ma graduated from Hangzhou Normal University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in English literature. Ma has been awarded honorary doctorates by many universities around the world,…


Hongkongers Protest in UK for Withheld Pension, as Treasury Secretary Makes First Visit Since National Security Law Enforced

On April 17, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Christopher Hui Ching-yu, attended the Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Hui is the first chief-ranking official who visited the UK since former Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah visited during the Hong Kong anti-extradition protests in 2019. Hui is…


A Hong Kong 13-Year-Old Boy Adds HK$90,000 in Top-Ups for Video Games in 20 Days

Online gaming has become a popular all-day leisure activity, with many players willing to spend money to boost their character and improve their gaming experience. However, children and adolescents, who are still developing their mental and self-control skills, can quickly become addicted to these games, leading to “topping up” money endlessly. The Consumer Council recently…


Hongkongers Leaving Under BNO Visa Scheme Have Their MPF Pension Withheld

In January 2021, the British government launched the BNO “Leave to Remain” visa scheme. Since then, more than 100,000 Hong Kong people have emigrated to the UK. Some British Hong Kong residents pointed out that they cannot withdraw their MPF (Mandatory Provident Fund) savings in Hong Kong, which has attracted much attention. Recently, some organizations…


Energy-Saving Air Conditioners and How You Can Save Money on Electricity

Have you already started running your air-conditioning to tackle the increasingly humid heat? According to Hong Kong Energy End-Use Data of the Electrical and Mechanical Service Department of Hong Kong (EMSD), nearly 40 percent of the total residential electricity consumption in 2020 was used for air conditioning. Therefore, choosing an air conditioner with high energy…


Hongkongers Hold 22 ‘Silent Stand With Hong Kong’ Global Events in Solidarity With the HK47 Trial Defendants

In response to the Hong Kong government’s National Security Education Day For All, many discerning Hongkongers from cities all over the world acted in solidarity with the arrested 47 democratic figures charged under the National Security Law. The 47 defendants were accused of conspiring to subvert the state power by taking part in the Hong…


Hong Kong: Over 70% of Dried Goji Berries Carry Pesticides

Over the past few years, numerous readily available dried goji berry snacks have hit the market. A recent test conducted by the Hong Kong Consumer Council on 27 samples of dried goji berries revealed that all of them contained various types of heavy metals. More than 70 percent of the samples were also found to…