Irene Chan

China, Hong Kong

Writer and Producer at Uscreen

Reporter at Hong Kong Free Press

Articles

Film on HK journalist Ronson Chan withdrawn from overseas screenings

1 day ago | hongkongfp.com | Irene Chan

A documentary on Hong Kong journalist Ronson Chan has been withdrawn from screenings in Taiwan, Canada, the US, and the UK, citing “pressure on the interviewee.” The documentary, titled A Single Spark A Little Blaze, was scheduled to be screened overseas alongside 11 other short films to showcase this year’s Hong Kong Indie Short Film Award finalists. Taiwan-based independent filmmaking organisation Ying E Chi organised the film award and the screenings.
HK politicians, residents oppose NGO's plan to open homeless shelter

1 day ago | hongkongfp.com | Irene Chan

Hong Kong lawmakers, district councillors, and residents have opposed an NGO’s application to open a homeless shelter in Cheung Sha Wan, citing concerns such as “hygiene” and “security.”The opposition comes after ImpactHK, an NGO that helps and supports street sleepers in the city, applied to the Lands Department to lease government land to open and run a homeless shelter in Cheung Sha Wan.
3 independent publishers barred from participating in HK Book Fair

3 days ago | hongkongfp.com | Irene Chan

Three independent local publishers, including Bbluesky and Boundary Bookstore, have confirmed to HKFP that they have been barred from participating in this year’s Hong Kong Book Fair. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong Book Fair 2025 is scheduled to take place from July 16 to 22 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai.
Over 100 Ocean Empire staff owed money before sudden closure: Union

3 days ago | hongkongfp.com | Irene Chan

Restaurant chain Ocean Empire failed to pay over 100 workers before its sudden closure, with the Labour Department estimating that claims totalled around HK$15 million.
Hong Kong restaurant chain Ocean Empire shuts all outlets after 33 years in operation

6 days ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Irene Chan

Share Hong Kong restaurant chain Ocean Empire has announced the closure of all its branches, putting an end to its 33-year history. The company informed staff of the decision on Wednesday, saying the closure of its seven branches and the termination of all staff contracts would take immediate effect, local media reported .
HK restaurant chain Ocean Empire shuts all outlets

6 days ago | hongkongfp.com | Irene Chan

Hong Kong restaurant chain Ocean Empire has announced the closure of all its branches, putting an end to its 33-year history. The company informed staff of the decision on Wednesday, saying the closure of its seven branches and the termination of all staff contracts would take immediate effect, local media reported.
HK media Channel C says bank account frozen, offers patrons refund process

1 week ago | hongkongfp.com | Irene Chan

Local media outlet Channel C has announced that it cannot access its bank account and has offered a refund process for its paid members. “As our company’s bank account has been frozen, we are now trying to communicate with the police and hoping the account will be unblocked,” the independent media outlet said in a statement issued on Facebook on Tuesday evening.
Sotheby's Hong Kong postpones auction of jewels linked to Buddha remains

1 week ago | hongkongfp.com | Irene Chan

Auction house Sotheby’s has postponed a controversial auction of ancient jewels linked to Buddha’s remains after India demanded a halt to the sale, originally scheduled to take place in Hong Kong on Wednesday morning. The move comes days after India’s Ministry of Culture issued a statement, saying it “has issued a legal notice to Sotheby’s Hong Kong and Mr. Chris Peppé, the heirs of William Claxton Peppé, demanding the immediate halt of the auction” of the Piphrawa gems.
HK man, 22, arrested over allegedly 'seditious' online posts

2 weeks ago | hongkongfp.com | Irene Chan

Hong Kong national security police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man under Article 23, the city’s homegrown national security law, after he allegedly published online posts with “seditious intentions.”The man was arrested on Monday in the Kowloon district, the force said in a statement released Wednesday.
Sculpture with figures in yellow raincoats will not be reinstalled: HK gov't

2 weeks ago | hongkongfp.com | Irene Chan

An artwork by famed Taiwanese sculptor Ju Ming, which includes figures in yellow raincoats, will not be reinstalled at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre despite the completion of the restoration work, the government has said. Late Taiwanese artist Ju Ming’s sculpture “Lining Up” featured 10 figures standing in a line. Some wore black suits, two were in yellow raincoats, and one woman stood in pink holding a yellow umbrella.