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Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai and eight co-defendants will be sentenced “as soon as practicable,” one of the judges presiding over the landmark national security case has said, as the mitigation hearing came to a close. In full: buff.ly/E3R3LQy
Jimmy Lai trial: HK court to hand down sentences ‘as soon as practicable’
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai and eight co-defendants will be sentenced “as soon as practicable,” one of the judges presiding over the landmark national security case has said, as the mitigation...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai and eight co-defendants will be sentenced “as soon as practicable,” one of the judges presiding over the landmark national security case has said, as the mitigation hearing came to a close. In full: buff.ly/E3R3LQy
David Webb, a Hong Kong activist investor who campaigned for market transparency and democratic accountability, died on Tuesday aged 60, according to a statement posted on his social media. In full: buff.ly/1WFZY7N
Hong Kong shareholder activist David Webb dies aged 60 | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
By Holmes Chan David Webb, a Hong Kong activist investor who campaigned for market transparency and democratic accountability, died on Tuesday aged 60, according to a statement posted on his social media....
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January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
David Webb, a Hong Kong activist investor who campaigned for market transparency and democratic accountability, died on Tuesday aged 60, according to a statement posted on his social media. In full: buff.ly/1WFZY7N
Shareholder activist David Webb has died 60.
"It is with great sadness that we share that David M. Webb MBE passed away peacefully in Hong Kong on Tuesday January 13th, 2026 from metastatic prostate cancer," according to a tweet on his profile on Tuesday.
"It is with great sadness that we share that David M. Webb MBE passed away peacefully in Hong Kong on Tuesday January 13th, 2026 from metastatic prostate cancer," according to a tweet on his profile on Tuesday.
January 13, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Shareholder activist David Webb has died 60.
"It is with great sadness that we share that David M. Webb MBE passed away peacefully in Hong Kong on Tuesday January 13th, 2026 from metastatic prostate cancer," according to a tweet on his profile on Tuesday.
"It is with great sadness that we share that David M. Webb MBE passed away peacefully in Hong Kong on Tuesday January 13th, 2026 from metastatic prostate cancer," according to a tweet on his profile on Tuesday.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to take Greenland by force from NATO ally Denmark in order to keep the Arctic island from Beijing's hands. In full: buff.ly/P8fXuJ9
Is China a threat to Greenland as Trump argues? | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to take Greenland by force from NATO ally Denmark in order to keep the Arctic island from Beijing’s hands. But analysts suggested China is a small...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:15 PM
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to take Greenland by force from NATO ally Denmark in order to keep the Arctic island from Beijing's hands. In full: buff.ly/P8fXuJ9
Chow Hang-tung has lost her legal challenge of the Correctional Services Department's rules, which requires female inmates to wear trousers in the summer. In full: buff.ly/3n6CY1C
Detained Hong Kong activist Chow Hang-tung loses legal challenge of no-shorts rule for female inmates | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong activist Chow Hang-tung has lost her legal challenge of the Correctional Services Department (CSD)’s rules, which requires female inmates to wear trousers in the summer while men may wear...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Chow Hang-tung has lost her legal challenge of the Correctional Services Department's rules, which requires female inmates to wear trousers in the summer. In full: buff.ly/3n6CY1C
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January 13, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Here's why HKFP is committed to remaining a human-powered newsroom in the AI era: https://hongkongfp.com/hkfp-powered-by-humans-not-ai/ Whilst others in the local news sector are experimenting, readers can be assured that none of HKFP’s news content has been – or will be – AI generated.
All 12 months in 2025 were “warmer than usual” in Hong Kong as the city logged its sixth hottest year since records began in 1884, the Observatory has said. In full: buff.ly/I9AEu49
2025 is Hong Kong's 6th hottest year, Observatory says
All 12 months in 2025 were “warmer than usual” in Hong Kong as the city logged its sixth hottest year since records began in 1884, the Observatory has said.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
All 12 months in 2025 were “warmer than usual” in Hong Kong as the city logged its sixth hottest year since records began in 1884, the Observatory has said. In full: buff.ly/I9AEu49
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January 13, 2026 at 6:42 AM
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Hong Kong courts may see a death inquest into the fatal Tai Po fire that killed at least 161 people in November, police have said. In full: buff.ly/Z9fpGaN
Tai Po fire: Potential death inquest to probe HK tragedy that killed 161
Hong Kong courts may see a death inquest into the fatal Tai Po fire that killed at least 161 people in November, police have said.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Hong Kong courts may see a death inquest into the fatal Tai Po fire that killed at least 161 people in November, police have said. In full: buff.ly/Z9fpGaN
HK politician Chan Kin-por has suspended his duties in three public positions to focus on an independent committee reviewing the causes of the fatal Tai Po fire. In full: buff.ly/uA6dSRR
HK fire: Politician suspends 3 public roles to focus on review committee
HK politician Chan Kin-por has suspended his duties in three public positions to focus on an independent committee reviewing the causes of the fatal Tai Po fire.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:30 AM
HK politician Chan Kin-por has suspended his duties in three public positions to focus on an independent committee reviewing the causes of the fatal Tai Po fire. In full: buff.ly/uA6dSRR
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung for talks on Tuesday aimed at demonstrating their cordial ties as Beijing pressures Tokyo over its stance on Taiwan. In full: buff.ly/kWTuYQ3
Japan, South Korea leaders meet as China flexes muscles
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung for talks on Tuesday aimed at demonstrating their cordial ties as Beijing pressures Tokyo over its stance on Taiwan.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung for talks on Tuesday aimed at demonstrating their cordial ties as Beijing pressures Tokyo over its stance on Taiwan. In full: buff.ly/kWTuYQ3
HK's government-funded broadcaster has stopped publishing all of its podcasts, with dozens of shows - in English and Cantonese - grinding to a halt on its self-hosted Podcast One platform. In full: buff.ly/xaex3ux
Hong Kong's gov't-funded broadcaster RTHK axes all podcasts
HK's government-funded broadcaster has stopped publishing all of its podcasts, with dozens of shows - in English and Cantonese - grinding to a halt on its self-hosted Podcast One platform.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
HK's government-funded broadcaster has stopped publishing all of its podcasts, with dozens of shows - in English and Cantonese - grinding to a halt on its self-hosted Podcast One platform. In full: buff.ly/xaex3ux
The European Union on Monday offered China an alternative to tariffs in a bitter trade dispute over the bloc's hefty duties on Chinese-made electric cars. In full: buff.ly/nBWSicz
EU offers China alternative to tariffs in electric vehicles dispute
The European Union on Monday offered China an alternative to tariffs in a bitter trade dispute over the bloc's hefty duties on Chinese-made electric cars.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The European Union on Monday offered China an alternative to tariffs in a bitter trade dispute over the bloc's hefty duties on Chinese-made electric cars. In full: buff.ly/nBWSicz
The Hong Kong men's foil team struck gold at the Fencing World Cup in Paris, beating the United States 45-38 from behind in the final.
Photo: Fencing Association of Hong Kong, China
Photo: Fencing Association of Hong Kong, China
January 12, 2026 at 1:13 PM
The Hong Kong men's foil team struck gold at the Fencing World Cup in Paris, beating the United States 45-38 from behind in the final.
Photo: Fencing Association of Hong Kong, China
Photo: Fencing Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong authorities plan to release the names of the 161 people killed in the city’s deadliest fire in nearly eight decades, local media have reported. In full: buff.ly/okYdNrF
Hong Kong gov't to publish names of 161 Tai Po fire victims
Hong Kong authorities plan to release the names of the 161 people killed in the city’s deadliest fire in nearly eight decades, local media have reported.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Hong Kong authorities plan to release the names of the 161 people killed in the city’s deadliest fire in nearly eight decades, local media have reported. In full: buff.ly/okYdNrF
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is in his "advanced years" and suffers from hypertension, diabetes and other ailments, his barrister has told the court during a mitigation hearing. In full: buff.ly/Yzg30GQ
Jimmy Lai in 'advanced years' with multiple health problems: lawyer says
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is in his "advanced years" and suffers from hypertension, diabetes and other ailments, his barrister has told the court during a mitigation hearing.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is in his "advanced years" and suffers from hypertension, diabetes and other ailments, his barrister has told the court during a mitigation hearing. In full: buff.ly/Yzg30GQ
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January 12, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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A Japanese research vessel on Monday began a historic voyage to attempt to dig deep-sea rare earths at a depth of 6,000 metres to curb dependence on China. In full: buff.ly/gabfLnK
Japan vessel aims to dig deep-sea rare earths to reduce China dependence
A Japanese research vessel on Monday began a historic voyage to attempt to dig deep-sea rare earths at a depth of 6,000 metres to curb dependence on China.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A Japanese research vessel on Monday began a historic voyage to attempt to dig deep-sea rare earths at a depth of 6,000 metres to curb dependence on China. In full: buff.ly/gabfLnK
A Hong Kong activist and a paralegal have asked for a 50% sentencing reduction for their collusion charges in a landmark national security case involving media mogul Jimmy Lai. In full: buff.ly/t5Ka9Te
Paralegal, activist ask for 50% sentence cut in Jimmy Lai collusion case
A Hong Kong activist and a paralegal have asked for a 50% sentencing reduction for their collusion charges in a landmark national security case involving media mogul Jimmy Lai.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
A Hong Kong activist and a paralegal have asked for a 50% sentencing reduction for their collusion charges in a landmark national security case involving media mogul Jimmy Lai. In full: buff.ly/t5Ka9Te
Hong Kong movie theatre chain Emperor Cinemas has announced the closure of its Ma On Shan branch amid a wider box office slump that has plagued the city's movie industry for years. In full: buff.ly/7bB63u7
Emperor Cinemas shuts Ma On Shan branch amid box office slump in HK
Hong Kong movie theatre chain Emperor Cinemas has announced the closure of its Ma On Shan branch amid a wider box office slump that has plagued the city's movie industry for years.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Hong Kong movie theatre chain Emperor Cinemas has announced the closure of its Ma On Shan branch amid a wider box office slump that has plagued the city's movie industry for years. In full: buff.ly/7bB63u7
Court watchers queueing to observe jailed pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai’s mitigation hearing have told HKFP that they were required to register their ID cards with the police before entering the courtroom. In full: buff.ly/RDVmDq3
Court watchers at Jimmy Lai mitigation hearing must register ID cards with cops
Court watchers queueing to observe jailed pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai’s mitigation hearing have told HKFP that they were required to register their ID cards with the police before entering the...
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January 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Court watchers queueing to observe jailed pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai’s mitigation hearing have told HKFP that they were required to register their ID cards with the police before entering the courtroom. In full: buff.ly/RDVmDq3
The wife of Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, Teresa, arrived at the West Kowloon Law Courts Building for the Apple Daily founder's mitigation hearing on Monday.
In full: buff.ly/Hqk7gEj Photos: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
In full: buff.ly/Hqk7gEj Photos: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
January 12, 2026 at 2:03 AM
The wife of Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, Teresa, arrived at the West Kowloon Law Courts Building for the Apple Daily founder's mitigation hearing on Monday.
In full: buff.ly/Hqk7gEj Photos: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
In full: buff.ly/Hqk7gEj Photos: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Journalists, armed police and court-watchers have gathered ahead of Monday's Jimmy Lai mitigation hearing at West Kowloon Law Courts. In a first, court-watchers have been separated from the media with a new police cordon line and told to register their ID cards with police.
Photos: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Photos: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
January 12, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Journalists, armed police and court-watchers have gathered ahead of Monday's Jimmy Lai mitigation hearing at West Kowloon Law Courts. In a first, court-watchers have been separated from the media with a new police cordon line and told to register their ID cards with police.
Photos: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Photos: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 78, and eight other defendants are attending a mitigation hearing at Hong Kong's West Kowloon Law Courts. In full: buff.ly/13tLMEu
LIVE: Jimmy Lai mitigation hearing - updates as tycoon in court
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 78, and eight other defendants are attending a mitigation hearing at Hong Kong's West Kowloon Law Courts.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 78, and eight other defendants are attending a mitigation hearing at Hong Kong's West Kowloon Law Courts. In full: buff.ly/13tLMEu
A Hong Kong court will hear on Monday a mitigation hearing for pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai and eight other defendants in a landmark national security case. In full: buff.ly/M24Ozp4
HK court to hear mitigation hearing for tycoon Jimmy Lai, 8 defendants
A Hong Kong court will hear on Monday a mitigation hearing for pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai and eight other defendants in a landmark national security case.
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January 11, 2026 at 11:30 PM
A Hong Kong court will hear on Monday a mitigation hearing for pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai and eight other defendants in a landmark national security case. In full: buff.ly/M24Ozp4