Black fungi and snow fungi are common edible fungi that are rich in nutrients. The Consumer Council of Hong Kong tested 28 samples of pre-packaged dried edible fungus, including black fungus, white back fungus, and snow fungus, and found that at least one pesticide was detected in 12 samples, with metal contaminants detected in all…
Hong Kong Government Adds National Security Law Clause to Land Sales and Leases
An extra clause of the National Security Law was included in the land sales and lease contracts by the Lands Department of Hong Kong. The terms explicitly state that the Hong Kong government holds the right to disqualify any bidding on national security grounds and terminate any short-term lease concerning national security. The Lands Department…
Hong Kong 47 Trial: Prosecution’s Opening Statements Riddled With Errors
A group of 47 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists arrested in January 2021 and charged with”conspiracy to subvert state power” for their alleged involvement in organizing and participating in an unofficial primary election are on trial. The third day of the trial resumed for 16 defendants who pleaded not guilty at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court…
Hong Kong 47 Trial: Prosecution Shows Undercover Video
The trial of 47 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong’s primary election case began on Feb. 6, and all were charged with “conspiracy to subvert state power” under the National Security Law for holding an unofficial primary election. In setting its case, the prosecution played a secretly filmed video of a primary election coordination meeting, causing gasps…
Hong Kong Chief Executive Shows Interest in Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Project
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said that Hong Kong can play a crucial role in providing funds for the NEOM project, a smart city being built in the northwest of Saudi Arabia. The NEOM project has been accused of human rights violations and being a city of surveillance. In 2022, three former indigenous…
‘Crouching Tiger’ Star Chow Yun-Fat Completes 10km Marathon in Little Over an Hour
The Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon was held on Feb. 12 and closed its curtains at Hong Kong Victoria Park. 67-year-old movie superstar Chow Yun-fat also joined the race for the first time with a jaw-dropping result. Chow participated in the 10km category starting at 7:03 a.m., he reached the finishing line in 1 hour,…
‘We Will Uphold Moral and Historic Commitment to Hongkongers,’ Said UK Home Office
The British Home Office recently announced that since the launch of the British National (Overseas) (BNO) visa scheme in 2020, more than 140,000 Hongkongers have been able to live and work in the UK. Robert Jenrick, British Home Office Minister, praised the Hongkongers who migrated to Britain for contributing to the local community and economy,…
Hong Kong Plummets in Liveability Ranking for Expatriates
Hong Kong’s liveability ranking fell 15 places to 92nd in the world last year, mainly due to the impact of COVID restrictions and changes in the political environment, according to the latest survey published by ECA International. Hong Kong also lags behind most major cities, such as Taipei, Tokyo, Sydney, London, Vancouver, and San Francisco,…
Canada Extends and Expands Special Work Permit Program For Hongkongers
The Canadian Government extended the deadline for Hongkongers applying for the “Lifeboat Scheme” to 2025 and expanded eligibility to Hongkongers who have graduated within the past 10 years from a post-secondary learning institution in Canada or abroad. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced on Feb. 6 that Canada is extending and expanding…
Hong Kong Falun Dafa Practitioner Acquitted For Displaying Information Posters
A Falun Gong practitioner, who defended herself in court, has been acquitted for displaying information posters at a flyover near Sheung Shui Station, Hong Kong. In 2021, local authorities issued Tsang Hau Sim a ticket for “displaying posters on government land without permission” for her displays that showed information on the prosecution of Falun Gong by…
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