LONDON — A former U.K. border official and a retired Hong Kong police officer were given prison sentences on Thursday for spying on dissidents and critics of Beijing in Britain. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Border Force officer Peter Wai and Bill Yuen, a former…
A Hong Kong court has jailed a man for 14 years for his role in an “evil” bomb plot against the authorities during and after the 2019 anti-government protests. The High Court on Thursday convicted Cheung Lai-ming of four charges after he pleaded guilty to making explosives at his public rental flat in Wong Tai…
Hong Kong’s Housing Authority will roll out two schemes in September to promote more efficient use of subsidised homes by allowing owners to lease properties without paying a premium and encouraging elderly owners to swap properties for a smaller or remote flat. The two initiatives received the green light from the subsidised housing committee of…
HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the 2026 Hong Kong International Auto Expo, GAC officially unveiled the “Hong Kong ACTION 2.0” plan upgrade. Under the theme “All New GAC, Going Global,” GAC showcased its systematic advancements across energy services, digital ecosystems, and intelligent mobility. Wei Haigang, President of GAC International, emphasized that GAC is…
HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 18, the Hong Kong International Auto Expo officially opened. Embracing the theme “All New GAC, Going Global”, GAC Group made a powerful impression with an all-star lineup across its three major brands GAC, AION, and HYPTEC. At the event, GAC officially announced the strategic upgrade of its…
HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 18, 2026, the International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) officially kicked off at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. As a global leader in new energy commercial vehicles, Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (Geely Farizon) returned for its second consecutive year with a full product…
HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 18, the Hong Kong International Auto Expo officially opened. Embracing the theme “All New GAC, Going Global”, GAC Group made a powerful impression with an all-star lineup across its three major brands GAC, AION, and HYPTEC. At the event, GAC officially announced the strategic upgrade of its…
Hong Kong property tycoon Gordon Wu Ying-sheung has said he is “very optimistic about the future of China” due to its “stability” as he received the Game Changer Award from the Asia Society for his contributions to the country’s development. At a fireside chat on Thursday after receiving the award from the city leader, the…
Nio showcased the Firefly EV at the 2026 Hong Kong Auto Show. Credit: Firefly Firefly, Nio’s first right-hand drive model, was showcased at the ongoing Hong Kong Auto Show. Nio is expected to adopt an asset-light distributor model to sell cars in the Hong Kong market. The right-hand drive version of Firefly, the boutique compact…
Two men linked to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London found guilty of spying on activists were sentenced to up to 10 years in jail on Thursday. Bill Yuen Chung-biu, 65, an office manager at the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO), was sentenced to eight years in prison for assisting…