Hong Kong protests

Ex-head of Hong Kong journalist union jailed 5 days for obstructing police

Journalist Ronson Chan wears a black shirt that reads “Free Press” speaks to reporters at Hong Kong’s High Court.

Hong Kong LGBTQ carnival axed again, citing venue withdrawal

Hong Kong’s legislature voted down a Bill that would have granted limited rights to same-sex couples in September.

Trump vows to discuss case of imprisoned HK activist Jimmy Lai with Xi

Family and supporters of Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai are hoping US President Donald Trump can secure his release.

Field Notes from Hong Kong

Free-to-air events, swanky stadium: What HK’s sports push is really about

Singapore team celebrating at the Kai Tak Stadium after beating Hong Kong 2-1 at Asian Cup qualifiers Group C match on Nov 18, 2025.

China hails HK tycoon Jimmy Lai’s 20-year jail term in national security case as West denounces it

Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was led into a police van as he headed to court to be charged under the territory's controversial new national security law in Hong Kong on Dec 12, 2020.

How Jimmy Lai’s case reflects Hong Kong’s shrinking press freedoms

Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on Feb 9 after being found guilty of foreign collusion under the city’s national security law, as well as seditious publication.

Hong Kong students dissolve pro-democracy group under ‘severe’ pressure

The Hong Kong Federation of Students played a leading role in mobilising the Chinese city’s student community to participate in social movements.

Family voices new alarm for Hong Kong’s jailed Jimmy Lai

Lai has been kept in solitary confinement without air conditioning, his children Claire and Sebastien said.

News analysis

People versus power? Hong Kong’s fire fallout risks reopening societal divide

mfsplit - The burnt buildings and the sole unburnt one (far left) of Wang Fuk Court housing estate, site of the deadly blaze in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on Dec 2, 2025.

CREDIT: COURTESY OF BENJAMIN THAM

Hong Kong arrests 13 for apartment tower fire as death toll rises to 151

Firefighters gather next to bamboo scaffolding debris at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

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