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About Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong Free Press is a non-profit news outlet that provides news in English, focusing on both local and national issues. Our mission is to establish ourselves as the most independent and trustworthy English-language news source in Greater China. We strive to highlight the perspectives of those who are often unheard, rather than those in positions of power. Our platform serves as a watchdog to protect Hong Kong’s fundamental values and freedoms. The HKFP team is dedicated to delivering accurate news, free from fear, favoritism, or outside influence.

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Film on HK journalist Ronson Chan withdrawn from overseas screenings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A documentary on Hong Kong journalist Ronson Chan has been withdrawn from screenings in Taiwan, Canada, the US, and the UK, citing “pressure on the interviewee.”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.
Taxi sector demands HK gov't regulate ride-hailing services

5 days ago | hongkongfp.com | Hillary Leung

Representatives of the taxi sector have demanded that the Hong Kong government regulate online ride-hailing services, saying their livelihoods are at stake. Taxi owners and drivers gathered outside the West Kowloon Government Offices on Friday morning, holding up signs in Chinese reading “Ride-hailing apps are bullies; taxi drivers are awaiting their doom.” They also submitted a petition to Chief Executive John Lee, demanding action.
Ex-NZ Supreme Court judge set to join HK's top court

6 days ago | hongkongfp.com | Hillary Leung

A former New Zealand Supreme Court judge is set to join Hong Kong’s top court following a slew of foreign judges’ departures over the past year, with some citing political reasons. William Young will serve as a judge at Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal (CFA) after he receives the Legislative Council’s endorsement, the government said on Thursday. The approval of the legislature is part of the standard procedure for appointing foreign judges to the top court.
Mainland Chinese student jailed for faking credentials to study at HKU

6 days ago | hongkongfp.com | Hillary Leung

A mainland Chinese student who pleaded guilty to offences related to using fake Ivy League qualifications to gain admission to the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has been jailed for nearly eight months. Li Sixuan appeared at the Sha Tin Magistrates’ Court on Thursday morning to hear her sentence. She pleaded guilty last month to obtaining services by deception and possessing a false instrument.
HK restaurant chain Ocean Empire shuts all outlets

1 week 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 police take in relatives of wanted activist Joe Tay for questioning

1 week ago | hongkongfp.com | Hillary Leung

Hong Kong police have taken in relatives of activist Joe Tay, who has a HK$1 million bounty on his head for alleged national security violations. Tay’s cousin and the cousin’s wife were brought from their home in Fo Tan to a police station on Thursday morning, according to local media. They were reportedly asked to assist in an investigation relating to Tay. HKFP has reached out to the police for comment.
Sales for HK's Cinema Day begin with tickets priced at HK$30

1 week ago | hongkongfp.com | Hillary Leung

Sales for Hong Kong’s annual Cinema Day have begun, with tickets at theatres across the city up for grabs for HK$30. Organised by the Hong Kong Theatres Association, Cinema Day will take place on Saturday. Ticketing started at the box offices and online at noon on Wednesday. By 5pm, tickets were still readily available at most theatres, according to the ticketing websites of major cinema chains MCL, Emperor Cinemas, and Broadway Circuit.