Hongkongers are suffering as oil prices spike. There’s a better way to help them.
“Instead of using government funds to subsidise the continued reliance of outdated technology, wouldn’t it make sense to use government funds to subsidise people away from fossil fuels?” writes Basel Kirmani.
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Tiananmen vigils ‘always promoted love, responsibility,’ Hong Kong activist tells subversion trial
Chow Hang-tung, who led the now-defunct Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, testified that the vigils had the power to unify participants, rejecting the accusation that the gatherings stoked hatred against the ruling Chinese Communist Party.
Businessman and construction graft whistleblower Jason Poon released on bail after fraud arrest
Jason Poon wrote on Facebook on Friday that he was safe and sound, shortly after local media reported he had been released on bail from the Kowloon City Division Police Station.
Tai Po fire: Some survivors wary over resettlement plan after ‘ignored’ calls to rebuild on site
With on-site redevelopment ruled out, some Wang Fuk Court residents are sceptical of government flat buyouts, fearing they may get smaller units or face fresh mortgages for equivalent homes elsewhere. Surveyors, however, say the compensation is already generous.
In Pictures: Hong Kong protesters call for ceasefire ahead of Russia-Ukraine war’s 4th anniversary
Five members of activist group HK Anti-war Mobilization stood at the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade on Saturday, holding placards and shouting slogans condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “expansionist” war in Ukraine – before their protest was cut short by authorities.
‘Gov’t should bear greatest responsibility’: Tai Po fire survivors recall futile whistle-blowing attempts
Wang Fuk Court residents told HKFP that, about a year before the deadly blaze, they filed reports with various authorities about suspected fire hazards – from scaffolding nets and foam boards to construction workers smoking on site – but their efforts went nowhere.
In Pictures: As eviction looms, Hong Kong farmer battles erratic weather for perfect Lunar New Year blooms
Farmer Leung Yat-shun, 73, has faced not only challenges from extreme weather leading up to the traditional Chinese festival but also the impending acquisition of his farm in San Tin due to the Northern Metropolis development.
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Hongkongers are suffering as oil prices spike. There’s a better way to help them.
“Instead of using government funds to subsidise the continued reliance of outdated technology, wouldn’t it make sense to use government funds to subsidise people away from fossil fuels?” writes Basel Kirmani.
Clearer statistics the missing link in Hong Kong’s waste reduction
“The real solution lies at the source: preventing food from becoming waste in the first place. These at-source efforts are creative and cost-effective, but without meaningful statistics, we have no idea how much potential they have,” writes Steven Chan of The Green Earth.
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Hong Kong Originals: From border farms to industrial kitchens, bringing locally made radish cakes for Spring Festival
In time for Lunar New Year, Blue Drop Urban Kitchen, located in a Kwun Tong industrial building, was busy producing radish cakes with ingredients sourced from local farms.
Explainer: How national security judges sentenced Jimmy Lai, from health records to foreign collusion
Monday’s ruling reveals previously undisclosed medical records of the Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon. It also sheds light on why the court considers foreign collusion to be the most serious crime under the national security law.
Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 67
In the first month of 2026, the long-awaited national security trial of Tiananmen vigil activists and their historic group began. Meanwhile, in another landmark trial, pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai and eight co-defendants completed their mitigation pleas.
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