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Stand News closes, content deleted following arrests and police raid; Chief Sec. slams ‘evil elements’

Assets totalling HK$61 million have been frozen by the authorities as the website disappears from the internet.

by Hong Kong Free Press 23:11, 29 December 202101:12, 30 December 2021

Next-gen student athletes inspired by Team Hong Kong’s spectacular triumphs in 2021

Hong Kong’s Olympic success at Tokyo 2020 has only added oil to the ambitions of HKUST’s Pedrey Ng and Chun Hei Chan.

by Hong Kong Free Press 16:59, 29 December 202117:15, 29 December 2021

Video: Hong Kong Stand News editor released after questioning, police haul computers from newsroom

Police have confiscated computers and taken away boxes of material from the Stand News offices, as features disappear from the website.

by Selina Cheng 15:06, 29 December 202115:35, 29 December 2021

Over 200 Hong Kong national security police raid Stand News newsroom, 6 arrested inc. acting editor

Deputy assignment editor Ronson Chan – who also chairs the Hong Kong Journalists Association – and former editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen were among those apprehended.

by Hong Kong Free Press 10:01, 29 December 202115:35, 29 December 2021

Hong Kong top Google searches: Anson Lo, consumption vouchers, Siobhan Haughey

HKFP Year in Review: What were Hongkongers Googling?

Three out of the top five news headlines were related to the Covid-19 epidemic, with vaccine bookings – which Hong Kong rolled out in February – being the most searched for, according to Google’s annual trends data.

by Hillary Leung 09:00, 29 December 202118:29, 24 December 2021

Over 60,000 vacancies at Hong Kong public primary and secondary schools, latest data shows

Good Hope School had the highest number of early exits, with 165 students leaving during the last school year. St. Joseph’s School recorded 12.7 per cent of its students dropping out.

by HKFP Fast News 08:00, 29 December 202118:58, 24 December 2021

Covid-19: Hong Kong gov’t urged to mandate vaccination in schools and workplaces, prepare for reopening

The experts said “zero Covid” strategies in Hong Kong were only “transitional,” and it would be difficult for the city to maintain its state of being infection-free without affecting the city’s status and the mental health of its people.

by Kelly Ho 00:01, 29 December 202120:43, 28 December 2021

China slams US after space station’s ‘close encounters’ with Elon Musk’s satellites

“The US… ignores its obligations under international treaties, posing a serious threat to the lives and safety of astronauts,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said.

by AFP 00:00, 29 December 202115:34, 29 December 2021

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14:18, 28 December 202114:19, 28 December 2021

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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and ex-Apple Daily journalists face additional charge over ‘seditious publications’

14:16, 28 December 202116:43, 28 December 2021

Something to cheer after a dismal 2021? The Hongkongers who shunned the ‘patriots’ polls

14:00, 28 December 202114:15, 28 December 2021

Chinese web users blast Musk over space station near-misses

13:50, 28 December 202114:16, 28 December 2021

In Pictures: Hong Kong’s Plumber King taps the local street art market

19:00, 27 December 202119:02, 27 December 2021

Opinion - Suzanne Pepper Legislative Council election 2021

An introduction to mainland-style democracy – Hong Kong’s first election under national security rules

18:45, 27 December 202119:02, 27 December 2021

Opinion

China is a democracy? Pull the other leg

“Just because all dogs have four legs it does not follow that all animals with four legs are dogs. Achieving peace, prosperity and development while avoiding viciousness is praiseworthy, but does not demonstrate democracy,” writes Tim Hamlett.

by Tim Hamlett

The Party’s picks: Hong Kong’s new-look legislature lacks deep roots in the community

“District council members, whether pan-dems or pro-establishment, established offices in the community and liaised with the public, solving problems, making representations to government, and linking the authorities to the community. This is an incredibly valuable function, that our new political system has shredded,” writes John Burns.

by John Burns

November tragedies highlight shameful inner flaws in Taiwan

Taiwan’s status as a human rights haven marred by November tragedies

‘Patriots’ election: Why did the Hong Kong government set itself up to be snubbed?

International Migrants Day: It’s time to care for those who care for us

Opinion - Tim Hamlett - Carrie Lam election turnout feature

Voter turnout turns out not to matter after all?

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Who is Tik Chi-yuen? Meet Hong Kong’s only non-establishment lawmaker

Tik says he likes the “darkness and politics” behind Batman, whose memorabilia fill his office. But his own politics over the years have been complex.

by Hillary Leung 10:00, 26 December 202118:18, 26 December 2021

‘Statues tell stories, but so does removing them’: Hong Kong’s 48-hour campus crackdown on the memory of the Tiananmen Massacre

“[T]he Goddess of Democracy had blended into the lives of CUHK people… it is our collective memory,” said ex-student leader Owen Au. HKFP speaks to students, academics and the sculptor behind the now-removed Tiananmen statue.

10:42, 25 December 202111:10, 25 December 2021

Hong Kong ‘patriots’ poll: Candidates blame ‘insufficient’ gov’t promo and free transport as city on track for lowest turnout

“We saw that the polling atmosphere was not very strong… the polling stations had very few people lining up,” Chan Hok-fung, vice-chair of the DAB party, said.

22:14, 19 December 202122:49, 19 December 2021

exclusive interviews

Interview: Nixie Lam stands firm for ‘One Country’ in Hong Kong’s first ‘patriots-only’ election

16:12, 17 December 202110:40, 19 December 2021

Interview- the electrician praised by Beijing running in the election

Interview: the electrician who sparked Beijing’s interest in Hong Kong’s ‘all patriots’ election

17:02, 15 December 202117:04, 15 December 2021

Interview: Adrian Lau – a self-proclaimed Hong Kong democrat and his lonely race for the legislature

16:55, 12 December 202118:35, 12 December 2021

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Hong Kong ‘patriots’ election: Candidates make urgent appeals for voters, as Chief Exec. Lam says she’s not responsible for turnout

By Hillary Leung, Kelly Ho, Peter Lee, Candice Chau, Selina Cheng Candidates running for Hong Kong’s “all patriots” election on Sunday have begun making urgent appeals for voters as polls recorded a 18.77 per cent voter turnout as of 3:30pm. With 839,563 eligible voters having cast their ballot, it makes for the lowest turnout rate…

by Hong Kong Free Press 19:32, 19 December 202119:34, 19 December 2021

Four legco candidates see mysterious followers growth

Hong Kong ‘patriots’ election: 4 candidates see mysterious surge in Facebook followers

Four pro-establishment candidates in Hong Kong’s “all patriots” election on Sunday have seen a single surge in their Facebook followers within a short time during the campaign period, with increases ranging between 1,000 and 11,000, according to data analysed by HKFP. Meanwhile, an overwhelming number of user interactions on posts from one candidate were from…

by Selina Cheng 16:00, 18 December 202112:09, 18 December 2021

Explainer: Who is approved to face the public vote in Hong Kong’s first ‘patriots only’ election?

In March, 2021, Beijing passed legislation to ensure “patriots” govern Hong Kong ahead of the 2021 Legislative Council polls on December 19. The move reduced democratic representation in the legislature, tightened control of elections and introduced a pro-Beijing vetting panel to select candidates. The Hong Kong government said the overhaul would ensure the city’s stability…

by Hong Kong Free Press 10:00, 11 December 202111:16, 19 December 2021

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