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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 6h

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

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

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.

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 7h

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

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

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.

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 7h

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

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

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

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 8h

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 10h

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

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

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...

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 11h

“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 · 11h

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

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

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.

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 11h

The activists began at the Kowloon Mosque in Tsim Sha Tsui and marched along Nathan Road, one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares, before arriving at the harbourfront, shouting slogans such as “Free, free Palestine” and “From Ukraine to Palestine, occupation is a crime.”

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 11h

A group of Hong Kong activists marched in Tsim Sha Tsui on Tuesday to condemn Israel’s war on Gaza and to call for a ceasefire, marking two years since the latest conflict in the Palestinian territory began.

In full: buff.ly/9AMvHLf

Photos: James Lee/HKFP.

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 11h

A group of HK activists marched in Tsim Sha Tsui on Tuesday to condemn Israel’s war on Gaza and to call for a ceasefire. In full: buff.ly/ld2H0dL

Pro-Palestine HK demo urges ceasefire, condemns Israel's war on Gaza

A group of HK activists marched in Tsim Sha Tsui on Tuesday to condemn Israel’s war on Gaza and to call for a ceasefire.

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Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hongkongfp.com · 15h

UN experts have expressed alarm after self-exiled lawyer Kevin Yam was barred from practising as a solicitor in Hong Kong. In full: buff.ly/UV9Iwl0

UN rights experts condemn move to bar lawyer-activist Kevin Yam from practising in Hong Kong | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

UN experts have expressed alarm after self-exiled lawyer Kevin Yam was barred from practising as a solicitor in Hong Kong. Australia-based Yam was barred by the Law Society in September following a ruling...

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

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

HKFP has revived its decade-old deer mascot - to “call a horse a deer” (指鹿為馬) refers to the distortion of facts and the misrepresentation of truth: https://hongkongfp.com/deer/ To receive an exclusive HKFP plush deer keyring, sign up as a HK$150+ monthly donor as a member today.

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

China's premier will pay an official visit to North Korea this week, Beijing said Tuesday, announcing the high-level diplomatic engagement to the isolated nuclear state. In full: buff.ly/XrdBEkj

Chinese Premier Li Qiang to visit North Korea this week

China's premier will pay an official visit to North Korea this week, Beijing said Tuesday, announcing the high-level diplomatic engagement to the isolated nuclear state.

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

With tears rolling down his cheeks, detained Chinese political exile Zhou Junyi struggles to make his voice heard over dozens of families visiting Bangkok's main immigration detention centre. In full: buff.ly/L2q3F1p

China exiles in Thailand lose hope, fearing Beijing's long reach | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

With tears rolling down his cheeks, detained Chinese political exile Zhou Junyi struggles to make his voice heard over dozens of families visiting Bangkok’s main immigration detention centre. Zhou’s...

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

Waving a fire dragon adorned with burning incense sticks, volunteers pump up the festival atmosphere in Hong Kong ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival in the city's Tai Hang neighbourhood. The ritual is said to have originated in the 1800s to ward off the plague. Video: AFP.

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

The Mid-Autumn Festival Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance involves 300 performers and 12,000 incense sticks. Thousands witnessed the iconic spectacle on Monday night, with drum acts and martial arts also on display. Photos: HKTB.

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

HKFP is recognised for its credible, accurate and independent journalism - see our Ethics Code: https://hongkongfp.com/ethics Our newsroom gained hallmarks from the Trust Project & Journalism Trust Initiative, following external audits of its editorial practices, proving our commitment to quality.

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

The HK government's move to lower the price threshold for property purchases under an investment immigration scheme will not affect the local housing market, the city's treasury chief has said. In full: buff.ly/Kfm7Ynd

Lower residential price threshold for immigration scheme 'won't affect market'

The HK government's move to lower the price threshold for property purchases under an investment immigration scheme will not affect the local housing market, the city's treasury chief has said.

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

At least seven people were injured in a five-vehicle collision in Kowloon, which ended in the arrest of a driver on suspicion of drug trafficking. In full: buff.ly/zma4ppP

5-vehicle crash leaves 7 injured, driver arrested for suspected drug trafficking

At least seven people were injured in a five-vehicle collision in Kowloon, which ended in the arrest of a driver on suspicion of drug trafficking.

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

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

Youth-focused SLAP, a community space and nightclub in Mong Kok, is closing this month less than a year after it opened. In full: buff.ly/Tc1dvqQ

Hong Kong nightclub SLAP to close less than a year after opening

Youth-focused SLAP, a community space and nightclub in Mong Kok, is closing this month less than a year after it opened.

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

HK will begin accepting nominations on October 24 to fill 90 seats on the Legislative Council for the December elections - the second polls held after Beijing overhauled the city’s electoral system. In full: buff.ly/Aimp3rA

HK: Nomination period for 'patriots only' LegCo elections to start on Oct 24

HK will begin accepting nominations on October 24 to fill 90 seats on the Legislative Council for the December elections - the second polls held after Beijing overhauled the city’s electoral system.

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

HK police have detained a homeless man suspected of carrying out a knife attack that left two people critically injured, following a manhunt lasting for over 24 hours. In full: buff.ly/ufFXunc

HK police arrest knife attack suspect after more than a day on the run

HK police have detained a homeless man suspected of carrying out a knife attack that left two people critically injured, following a manhunt lasting for over 24 hours.

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

Hong Kong has vowed to review crowd management measures at popular country parks. It comes after a UNESCO Global Geopark island in Sai Kung was flooded with tourists. In full: buff.ly/rolsm8F

HK to carry out patrols on Sharp Island for rest of Golden Week

Hong Kong has vowed to review crowd management measures at popular country parks. It comes after a UNESCO Global Geopark island in Sai Kung was flooded with tourists.

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