Former Hong Kong lawmaker Claudia Mo Man-ching broke her silence after finishing a jail sentence handed down to her for a subversion charge, sharing how she managed to ward off loneliness and boredom during her “Kafka-esque” life behind bars. Mo, who was released earlier this week alongside three former legislators, also said on Friday that…
A former Hong Kong district councillor has pleaded not guilty over his alleged involvement in a fraud syndicate that cheated nine people out of HK$740,000 (US$95,400), and will remain on remand after nearly two years in custody as his trial continues. Wong Chun-yeung, 30, a former Islands district councillor from the opposition camp, on Friday…
Hong Kong police have arrested a 54-year-old man who allegedly punched a taxi driver, forcing the latter to stop his vehicle midway through the ride. The force said it received a call for help from a 64-year-old cabby at 11.47pm on Thursday, with the driver saying he had been punched by a passenger during a…
Marathon swimmer Ryan Leung Chun-hay, who works in the property sector, is the only Hongkonger to ever swim across the North Channel between Northern Ireland and Scotland. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I enjoy simple, traditional Hong Kong comfort food – such as steamed or scrambled eggs with shrimp. When I was in high school,…
Calls are mounting for mainland Chinese drivers to be required to sit tests in Hong Kong to get their driving qualifications recognised in the city, with official figures recording a sharp rise in applications for local licences in recent years. Data prepared by the Transport Department for legislators showed that the number of direct issue…
2nd May 2025 – (Hong Kong) Nearly 884,000 cross-border trips were recorded in Hong Kong as of 9pm yesterday, the first day of the May Day holiday. Inbound trips exceeded 462,000, with mainland Chinese visitors accounting for over 213,000 of those arrivals. The Lo Wu Control Point saw the highest number…
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong held its Annual General Meeting recently at The Do – WLAB, welcoming members and celebrating achievements within the Swedish business community. During the meeting, Guru Bala, Country CEO of Securitas, and Shan Wu, General Manager of AstraZeneca Hong Kong, were elected as new board directors. Thomas Ekberg,…
POTTSVILLE — Pottsville Police is asking for the public’s help to identify the person who robbed Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant, 118 E. Norwegian St. City police investigated a robbery Tuesday at the restaurant where an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the register, police said. A person who may be a suspect appears on…
The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra Women’s Guild is presenting Let’s Celebrate Ageless Style fashion show luncheon at 11 a.m. May 15 at the Kankakee Country Club. Fashions will be provided by local businesses, including Emily Sifrit Designs, Emma’s Elegance and Dress Well Boutique. In addition to the fashion show, several vendors will be displaying their…
Hong Kong’s signature street food such as egg waffles and fish balls, as well as restaurants with local characteristics, are among popular dining choices for mainland Chinese tourists visiting the city at the start of the Labour Day “golden week” holiday on Thursday. Mainland visitors were seen queuing at traditional noodle shops, the city’s iconic…