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Japan scrambles fighter jets after China aircraft ‘violates’ airspace, ministry says
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/26/japan-scrambles-fighter-jets-after-china-aircraft-violates-airspace-ministry-says/
Chinese, Philippine ships collide near flashpoint shoal in disputed South China Sea
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/26/chinese-philippine-ships-collide-near-flashpoint-shoal-in-disputed-south-china-sea/
Hong Kong aims to ‘truly’ tackle city’s issue of subdivided flats in long run, leader John Lee says
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/26/hong-kong-aims-to-truly-tackle-citys-issue-of-subdivided-flats-in-long-run-leader-john-lee-says/
Philippines accuses China of firing flares at its South China Sea plane
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/25/philippines-accuses-china-of-firing-flares-at-its-south-china-sea-plane/
Explainer: How much do Hong Kong’s athletes and para-athletes earn?
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/24/explainer-how-much-do-hong-kongs-athletes-and-para-athletes-earn/
Taiwan’s leader Lai Ching-te urges unity on 66th anniversary of Chinese attack on Kinmen islands
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/23/taiwans-leader-lai-ching-te-urges-unity-on-66th-anniversary-of-chinese-attack-on-kinmen-islands/
Landlord set to appeal court’s dismissal of bid to evict elderly residents from Hong Kong’s Tai Hang Sai Estate
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/23/landlord-set-to-appeal-courts-dismissal-of-bid-to-evict-elderly-residents-from-hong-kongs-tai-hang-sai-estate/
Hong Kong urged to improve transparency after Bloomberg journalist Haze Fan denied visa without reason
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/23/hong-kong-urged-to-improve-transparency-after-bloomberg-journalist-haze-fan-denied-visa-without-reason/
Hong Kong man to enter plea under new security law over ‘seditious’ bus graffiti next month, as lawyer hints at ‘no trial’
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/22/hong-kong-man-to-enter-plea-under-new-security-law-over-seditious-bus-graffiti-next-month-as-lawyer-hints-at-no-trial/
Former democracy activist Tang Yuanjun charged in US with spying for China
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/22/former-democracy-activist-tang-yuanjun-charged-in-us-with-spying-for-china/
Hong Kong’s second largest public housing provider announces 10% rent rise amid fiscal woes
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/22/hong-kongs-second-largest-public-housing-provider-announces-10-rent-rise-amid-fiscal-woes/
Macau leader Ho Iat-seng will not seek second term, cites health reasons
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/22/macau-leader-ho-iat-seng-will-not-seek-second-term-cites-health-reasons/
In Pictures: Hong Kong leader hails Olympians ‘heroes,’ as athletes receive warm welcome on bus parade
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/21/in-pictures-hong-kong-leader-hails-olympians-heroes-as-athletes-receive-warm-welcome-on-bus-parade/
Detained activist Chow Hang-tung launches legal bid after 4 ‘anti-authority’ books kept from her by prison dept.
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/02/detained-activist-chow-hang-tung-launches-legal-bid-after-4-anti-authority-books-kept-from-her-by-prison-dept/
At least 30 dead after torrential rain in central China, dozens more missing
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/02/at-least-30-dead-after-torrential-rain-in-central-china-dozens-more-missing/
Hong Kong civil servant denied residency in Taiwan over ‘security risks’ suspended from job – reports
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/26/hong-kong-civil-servant-denied-residency-in-taiwan-over-security-risks-suspended-from-job-reports/
Warnings against ‘deviant’ premarital sex in place to ‘protect’ Hong Kong youth, education secretary says
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/26/warnings-against-deviant-premarital-sex-in-place-to-protect-hong-kong-youth-education-secretary-says/
China says will voice ‘serious concerns’ and ‘stern demands’ on Taiwan and security in upcoming US talks
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/25/china-says-will-voice-serious-concerns-and-stern-demands-on-taiwan-and-security-in-upcoming-us-talks/
Keeta delivery workers demand answers after some suspended from duties amid Hong Kong crackdown on illegal labour
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/25/delivery-giant-keeta-accused-of-wrongful-suspensions-amid-hong-kong-police-crackdown-on-illegal-labour/
Hong Kong activist ‘Grandpa Chan’ to plead not guilty over showing banners atop Lion Rock without permit
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/23/hong-kong-activist-grandpa-chan-to-plead-not-guilty-over-showing-banners-atop-lion-rock-without-permit/
Hong Kong civil servant loses legal challenge against decision to deny him Taiwan residency due to ‘security risks’
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/23/hong-kong-civil-servant-loses-legal-challenge-against-decision-to-deny-him-taiwan-residency-due-to-security-risks/
8 Taiwanese soldiers sentenced to up to 13 years in jail over spying for China
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/23/8-taiwanese-soldiers-sentenced-to-up-to-13-years-in-jail-over-spying-for-china/
Team tasked with regulating Hong Kong’s subdivided flats submits proposal for minimum living standards
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/23/team-tasked-with-regulating-hong-kongs-subdivided-flats-submits-proposal-for-minimum-living-standards/
Hong Kong seeks to recruit hospital nurses from Malaysia to ease ‘severe’ staffing shortage
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/22/hong-kong-seeks-to-recruit-hospital-nurses-from-malaysia-to-ease-severe-staffing-shortage/
Hong Kong jury unanimously finds Swedish businessman guilty of raping former domestic worker
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/22/hong-kong-jury-unanimously-finds-swedish-businessman-guilty-of-raping-former-domestic-worker/
Hong Kong corruption watchdog arrests 7 linked to listed company over suspected HK$120 million fraud
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/22/hong-kong-corruption-watchdog-arrests-7-linked-to-listed-company-over-suspected-hk120-million-fraud/
Panda-themed products could boost struggling restaurant sector, says industry veteran as receipts fall 2.1%
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/22/panda-themed-products-could-boost-struggling-restaurant-sector-says-industry-veteran-as-receipts-fall-2-1/
Hong Kong’s new ethnic minority care teams given HK$1.45 million gov’t funding annually
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/02/hong-kongs-new-ethnic-minority-care-teams-given-hk1-45-million-govt-funding-annually/
Number of registered voters in Hong Kong falls for 3rd consecutive year
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/02/number-of-registered-voters-in-hong-kong-falls-for-3rd-consecutive-year/
Referees who oversaw Olympic fencing final ‘professional,’ says Hong Kong’s Edgar Cheung after Italy protests his win
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/08/02/referees-who-oversaw-olympic-fencing-final-professional-says-hong-kongs-edgar-cheung-after-italy-protests-his-win/