6 hours ago Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai sought US support for protests but denies inciting hatred

Former media boss tells court he had capitalised on ‘anti-China sentiments’ during the pandemic to boost his US readership.

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10 hours ago No remote hearings for national security, criminal trials under Hong Kong bill

Courts (Remote Hearing) Bill, gazetted by the government on Friday, will have first reading early next month.

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10 hours ago Senior managers at Hong Kong public hospitals may be held responsible for blunders

Hospital Authority releases report by special committee established to review its operations following string of medical care mistakes.

Politics

11 hours ago Bomb plot aimed at forcing border closure during Covid, Hong Kong court hears

Smoke bomb detonated in hospital and two explosives placed on MTR train, court hears as trial of eight defendants begins.

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15 hours ago Man, 22, arrested in Hong Kong for alleged possession of key ingredient in drug ‘space oil’

Police say suspected etomidate powder found is enough to produce 4,000 cartridges of “space oil” valued at HK$1.2 million.

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15 hours ago Hong Kong police arrest 6, seize HK$2.4 million of drug ‘space oil’ products, raw materials

Suspects, including family of four, were arrested in three separate operations conducted within 24 hours, police say.

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15 hours ago Hong Kong customs seizes HK$32 million of bird’s nests in largest land haul

Truck stopped at Lok Ma Chau crossing and inspected after X-ray shows boxes of delicacy hidden among video game consoles.

Economics

18 hours ago Panda Watch: how can Hong Kong cash in on panda economy as cubs reach milestone?

Park will mark cubs’ milestone with series of celebrations on Saturday, while father Le Le will make his first public appearance in months.

Economics

19 hours ago Jimmy Lai trial: no seditious intent or ‘hate’ in Hong Kong reports, he says

Lai denies inciting hatred against authorities through three commentaries he wrote for Apple Daily.

Politics

19 hours ago Jimmy Lai regrets praising protester wishing death on Hong Kong police

Ex-media boss agrees with lawyer he should apologise over ‘cheap utterance’ that commended young protester who cursed officers.

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