China’s Consumer Prices Rise on Iran War Oil Squeeze
China’s consumer price index rose 1.2% year‑on‑year in April, spurred by higher international crude prices and a pre‑May‑Day travel surge. Domestic gas prices surged 19.3% on the same basis, while the producer price index jumped 2.8% YoY, the fastest rise since July 2022. Despite these gains, inflation remains below the government’s 2% target and analysts warn that overcapacity and sluggish demand keep deflation risks alive.
Malaysia Airlines Flight Bursts Tyre at Hong Kong Airport; No Injuries Reported
On May 11, 2026, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH79 aborted take‑off at Hong Kong International Airport after a tyre burst during deceleration, veering onto a taxiway. The aircraft was safely stopped and towed, with no injuries reported among passengers or crew....
Hong Kong Urged to Step up Rodent Checks Despite No Local Residents on Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Joseph Tsang urged Hong Kong's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department to intensify rodent monitoring after a hantavirus outbreak on the Atlantic‑bound cruise MV Hondius. The Centre for Health Protection confirmed that no Hong Kong residents were...
2 UK-Chinese Dual Nationals Convicted of Spying on Hong Kong Dissidents
A London jury convicted retired Hong Kong police superintendent Bill Yuen and former UK Border Force officer Peter Wai of assisting Chinese intelligence by surveilling Hong Kong dissidents on British soil. The duo, both dual Chinese‑British nationals, were found guilty...
Hong Kong Restaurants Can Apply for Dog-Friendly Permits From May 18
Hong Kong’s Food and Environmental Hygiene Department will accept applications from May 18 to June 8 for dog‑friendly licences, allowing restaurants larger than 20 square metres to admit pets. The first batch of permits is slated for approval in mid‑June, with dogs permitted...
Beijing to Play ‘Greater Role’ in Ending Mideast Fighting, Chinese FM Says
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Iran’s Abbas Araghchi that Beijing will assume a greater role in ending the Middle East fighting, emphasizing support for peace talks and a swift cease‑fire. The statement came as China, a major buyer of...
Rubio Warns Against ‘Destabilizing’ Acts on Taiwan Before Trump’s China Visit
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned against any destabilizing actions around Taiwan ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to China, emphasizing that both Washington and Beijing share an interest in regional stability. He also urged Beijing to pressure...
Taiwan Leader Makes Delayed Visit to Eswatini After China Objections
Taiwanese President Lai Ching‑te finally arrived in Eswatini after a delayed April trip was scrapped when Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar withdrew overflight permissions under pressure from Beijing. The visit, now the first foreign trip for Lai since taking office, underscores...
Press Freedom Day 2026: 25 Reasons to Support HKFP’s Independent Newsroom
On World Press Freedom Day 2026, Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) launched a fundraising drive, highlighting 25 reasons to support its independent newsroom. The outlet added roughly 300 new members after a summer funding relaunch, rolled out revamped apps, a...
China Urges US to Preserve ‘Stability’ in Ties, Warns Taiwan Is ‘Risk Point’
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the United States to preserve the "hard‑won stability" in China‑U.S. relations during a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, warning that Taiwan remains the biggest risk point. The conversation also touched on the...
Urban Renewal Authority Did Not Consider Bid-Rigging Risks at Wang Fuk Court, Fire Inquiry Hears
The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) admitted it did not assess bid‑rigging risks when overseeing the renovation tender for Wang Fuk Court, the Tai Po public housing estate devastated by a November fire that killed 168 people. Will Power Architects was hired for a...
Hongkongers Now Face Fines, Jail Time if Caught Carrying Vapes in Public
Hong Kong will enforce a new public‑place ban on alternative smoking products starting 30 April 2026. Carrying more than five vape pods or 100 heat sticks in public can result in up to six months imprisonment and a HK$50,000 (≈US$6,400) fine, while...
Diesel, LPG Subsidies for Hong Kong Public, Commercial Vehicles Amid Fuel Price Hikes
Hong Kong announced temporary subsidies for diesel and LPG to offset sharp fuel price increases linked to the Middle East conflict. The diesel subsidy of HK$3 per litre (about $0.38) will run for two months, costing roughly HK$1.8 billion ($230 million). A...
Hong Kong Disneyland Records 36% Drop in Profit Despite Higher Hotel Occupancy, Guest Spending
Hong Kong Disneyland reported a 36% drop in net profit for the 2024‑25 fiscal year, earning HK$536 million (≈$69 million) versus HK$838 million (≈$107 million) a year earlier. Attendance slipped slightly to 7.5 million visitors, but hotel occupancy improved to 80% and per‑guest spending rose...
Hong Kong Anti-Graft Watchdog Charges 2 Men for Inciting Election Boycott, Blank Votes in ‘Patriots only’ Legislative Polls
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in Hong Kong has charged two men, both security guards, for using social media to urge a boycott and to cast blank ballots in the 2025 “patriots only” Legislative Council election. One defendant is...