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'Minor damage' to corals at Sharp Island after site thronged by tourists: gov't

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 12h

Corals at Sharp Island suffered "minor damage" after tourists flocked to the snorkelling hotspot on China's National Day, a Hong Kong government official has said. In full: buff.ly/uRfdtvU

Corals at Sharp Island suffered "minor damage" after tourists flocked to the snorkelling hotspot on China's National Day, a Hong Kong government official has said.

Trio convicted of conspiracy over 2019-2020 bomb plots 'resented HK police'

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 13h

Three men convicted of a conspiracy charge over three bomb plots between 2019 and 2020 harboured “deep disappointment” with Hong Kong's police and authorities, a court has heard. In full: buff.ly/J2qIRcq

Three men convicted of a conspiracy charge over three bomb plots between 2019 and 2020 harboured “deep disappointment” with Hong Kong's police and authorities, a court has heard.

'No visible signs of abnormality' on tree whose branch fell on woman, gov't says

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 16h

The tree whose branch fell and injured a woman this week showed "no visible signs" of abnormality when it was inspected after Super Typhoon Ragasa hit Hong Kong, authorities have said. In full: buff.ly/CJi1cQx

The tree whose branch fell and injured a woman this week showed "no visible signs" of abnormality when it was inspected after Super Typhoon Ragasa hit Hong Kong, authorities have said.

NBA commissioner says 'tremendous interest' on return to China, as players arrive in Macau for pre-season games | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 17h

NBA commissioner Adam Silver told AFP on Thursday that there was "tremendous interest" as the league returns to China after six years. In full: buff.ly/3ZzXjc9

NBA commissioner Adam Silver told AFP on Thursday that there was “tremendous interest” as the league returns to China six years after being frozen out of the country. Star players and NBA executives...

Hong Kong youngsters arrested on drug charges more than doubled in first half of 2025 | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 17h

Authorities arrested 307 people under 21 on drug charges in the first half of 2025, more than double of the same period last year. In full: buff.ly/jzUMnsW

Hong Kong authorities arrested 307 people under 21 on drug charges in the first half of 2025, more than double of the same period last year. The Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau announced on...

Father of wanted activist has case to answer over handling 'absconder' funds, court hears

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 22h

There is sufficient evidence that the father of activist Anna Kwok attempted to handle funds linked to his daughter, a judge has ruled. In full: buff.ly/ykgmepr

There is sufficient evidence that the father of activist Anna Kwok attempted to handle funds linked to his daughter, a judge has ruled.

Elderly Hong Kong man granted bail after sedition arrest on China's National Day | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 1d

An elderly man has been released on police bail after he was arrested on China's National Day for allegedly acting with seditious intent. In full: buff.ly/Pfo3mJ5

An elderly Hong Kong man has been released on police bail after he was arrested on China’s National Day for allegedly acting with seditious intent. Police confirmed with HKFP on Thursday that an 89-year-old...

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 1d

3/ Bar Leone has won other awards before, including being named No. 1 on the list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars and No. 2 in the World’s 50 Best Bars last year. It was crowned the Best Bar in Asia again earlier this year.

Photo: Anan T., via Google Maps.

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 1d

2/ In a press release on Wednesday, the awards organiser said Bar Leone was built on the concept of "cocktails for the people" and pays tribute to the neighbourhood bars of Rome, where "locals gather for coffee, aperitivi, and casual conversation."

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 1d

1/ Bar Leone in Hong Kong has become the first bar in Asia to top the World's 50 Best Bars list since the rankings began in 2009, defeating venues in 29 cities.

The cocktail bar, located in Central, was opened in June 2023 by Italian bartender Lorenzo Antinori.

Tennis stars suffer, wilt and quit in 'brutal' China heat

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 1d

Spectators at the Shanghai Masters wafted fans and wore cool packs on their foreheads to counter the suffocating humidity. In full: buff.ly/LAeaDWo

Spectators at the Shanghai Masters wafted fans and wore cool packs on their foreheads to counter the suffocating humidity.

1.29m mainland Chinese visited HK in first 7 days of Golden Week holiday

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 1d

Over 1.29 million mainland Chinese tourists visited HK during the first 7 days of the National Day Golden Week holiday, an uptick of around 6% compared with the previous year. In full: buff.ly/k2gkqrS

Over 1.29 million mainland Chinese tourists visited HK during the first 7 days of the National Day Golden Week holiday, an uptick of around 6% compared with the previous year.

Hong Kong logs record number of 'very hot' October days | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 1d

Hong Kong logged its fourth "very hot day" this month on Wednesday, setting a record for the number of sweltering October days. In full: buff.ly/SfzzXA3

Hong Kong logged its fourth “very hot day” this month on Wednesday, setting a record for the number of sweltering October days, according to the city’s weather service. There were three October...

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 1d

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35,000 imported workers in HK as of late August, labour chief says

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 1d

Around 35,000 non-local workers had arrived in Hong Kong as of late August since the labour import scheme was launched in 2023, a minister has said. In full: buff.ly/wSFTEua

Around 35,000 non-local workers had arrived in Hong Kong as of late August since the labour import scheme was launched in 2023, a minister has said.

Man allegedly tried to handle 'absconder' funds met with fugitive daughter: witness

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 1d

A HK man accused of attempting to handle funds belonging to an "absconder" met with his activist daughter, wanted by national security police, earlier this year, a court has heard. In full: buff.ly/8j7jqTm

A HK man accused of attempting to handle funds belonging to an "absconder" met with his activist daughter, wanted by national security police, earlier this year, a court has heard.

HK court orders ex-protester who broke cop's finger to pay HK$150K in damages

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 2d

A HK court has ordered a former protester to pay a police officer more than HK$150,000 in damages for breaking the officer’s finger during a demonstration in 2019. In full: buff.ly/HXrGhFp

A HK court has ordered a former protester to pay a police officer more than HK$150,000 in damages for breaking the officer’s finger during a demonstration in 2019.

Top UK prosecutor blames gov't for dropped China spy case

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 2d

A high-profile case involving two men accused of spying for China was dropped because the UK government failed to provide evidence Beijing was a security threat, the chief prosecutor has said. In full: buff.ly/UmPUogU

A high-profile case involving two men accused of spying for China was dropped because the UK government failed to provide evidence Beijing was a security threat, the chief prosecutor has said.

Posts falsely claiming pets can receive a HK identity card go viral

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 2d

False claims that pets can receive a Hong Kong identity card have gained traction across social media. In full: buff.ly/CYcNRDB

False claims that pets can receive a Hong Kong identity card have gained traction across social media.

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HK bars 13 films from screening on nat. sec grounds since 2021 censorship law

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 2d

A total of 50 films have been required to be edited, and 13 titles have not been approved for screening on national security grounds since HK amended the Film Censorship Ordinance in 2021, according to authorities. In full: buff.ly/roPWvdO

A total of 50 films have been required to be edited, and 13 titles have not been approved for screening on national security grounds since HK amended the Film Censorship Ordinance in 2021, according to...

NBA back in China market after 6-year absence sparked by democracy tweet

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 2d

“Hongkongers should at least recognise the true face of Zionism, reject Israel’s propaganda, show solidarity with Palestine, boycott corporations that sponsor the Zionist project, and do our best to weaken the foundation for Israel’s continued genocide,” an activist said.

Photos: James Lee/HKFP.

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 2d

The NBA returns to the lucrative China market this week with two pre-season games following a six-year absence after a team official tweeted his support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. In full: buff.ly/Zm64Y9w

The NBA returns to the lucrative China market this week with two pre-season games following a six-year absence after a team official tweeted his support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.